the most beautiful villages in Liguria

Camogli is a picturesque seaside village located in Liguria. , is also called "the city of a thousand white sailing ships". to make this village so picturesque are certainly the brightly colored buildings which, together with the boats, create an atmosphere of other times. Being a village near the sea, it enjoys an airy climate, and therefore it is pleasant to take the time to stroll through the streets of the village. Walking in the historic center of Camogli, you will be able to see the small square of the Dry Ladies. An important historical building, the Dragonara Castle , which is located precisely in via Isola. It was built as a defensive structure, located at the highest point .. inside you can admire the Tyrrhenian Aquarium which houses animal and plant species from the Tyrrhenian Sea. In the castle, you will find exhibits and exhibitions of all kinds.

For lovers of marine depth, diving will be a must to see "the Christ of the abyss" live. It is a bronze statue, placed at a depth of 17 meters. You can also admire the numerous sea caves, the most famous the shrimp cave, on whose seabed you can observe the numerous corals, lobsters, shrimps and crabs. The Bay of s. Fruttuoso di Capodimonte, which houses an abbey dating back to the year one thousand, built by setting it in the recess of the coast of Monte di Portofino. It can only be reached on foot, in addition to the abbey you can see the Torre dei Doria and some typical fishermen's houses. In the historic center there are ancient churches, including the Minor Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, built in Ionic style, and the Millenary church, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

For lovers of hiking in the countryside, behind the village, you can go through the hills on foot or by mountain bike, you can follow the paths that connect Camogli to Ruta, thus reaching the small village of Punta Chiappa, which takes its name from a rock protruding from the sea ..

After having discovered what to see in Camogli, let's move on to the culinary specialties. You can enjoy in every bakery the inevitable "focaccia", soft and oily at the right point, it is perfect to eat while strolling through the alleys of the village.

Cervo is a delightful town on the western Ligurian Riviera considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. the visit of the village starts from the Aurelia state road going up the steep stairways that wind between the tall houses. The uphill walk leads up to the terrace overlooking the sea where the Church of San Giovanni Battista stands

. The church looks like a candy box in pastel colors with pink and yellow hues. You can continue the walk through the narrow streets of the historic center up to the square where the Castello dei Clavesana is located, which houses the ethnographic museum, one of the things to see during the visit of the borgo .. The square is very pretty with a stone tower embellished with flowering plants, along the narrow streets you will still find craft shops and resellers of typical products where you can taste good olive oil. Many alleys offer enchanting and different views palaces have beautiful inlaid portals, such as Palazzo Viale Citati, Palazzo Morchio, the latter dating back to 600. Another thing to see is the Oratory of Santa Caterina d 'Alessandria, which stands out for its Romanesque architecture. Cervo is also motivated by its position, just above the sea, and by the beaches and cliffs that make it a destination for summer tourism. On the walk just below the village you can see the murals depicting the village, the seagulls, the fishermen, the boats, everything that recalls the past and the present. Cervo is known for hosting the Cervo festival and the literary event Cervo ti Strega during which the 5 finalist writers of the Strega Prize are presented.