The Gulf of Poets, a deep amphitheater of rock and sea, alternates breathtaking views with ravines and small inlets, with villages still intact in their traditional pastel-colored architecture. This charming corner of Liguria was loved by numerous poets and artists such as Shelley, who stayed there with his wife Mary, Byron, and Lawrence, but also Petrarch and Montale. It is a very popular tourist destination not only for the uniqueness of its coastal stretch but also for its artistic beauty, and the numerous nature trails.

It is part of the Liguria coast, between the historic towns of Portofino at one end and the pretty seaside village of Sestri Levante. The gulf is home to an equally lovely landscape of gentle hills clad with fragrant oleanders, bays, and palm trees. You will admire the beauty of Portofino, Santa Margherita, and Rapallo.

The Ligurian Riviera di Levante is rich in enchanting landscapes, from Genoa to Versilia: Portofino, the Cinque Terre, and the Gulf of Poets. towns nestled between mountain rocks, and terraced vineyards, the Riviera di Levante offers a unique itinerary that begins from the Gulf of Genoa and arrives at Val di Magra.  At the center of the Gulf are the same-named Regional Capital, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the tiny Nervi, with its small, graceful port.

The Riviera di Ponente is characterized by enchanting and characteristic seaside villages. From Genoa to France, between the provinces of Savona and Imperia, there are the Riviera delle Palme and the Riviera dei Fiori, places where magnificent villages alternate with green and luxuriant nature. The Riviera delle Palme embraces the entire province of Savona, with Varazze and Spotorno between the coastline, valleys, and mountains where you can admire the blue of the sea and the green of the olive trees and pines. 

This stretch of coastline between Genoa and Monte di Portofino features a succession of small inlets, quaint villages, and hills overlooking the blue sea of Liguria. When you arrive in San Fruttuoso di Camogli, you will be struck by a beautiful sight. Whether you reach this isolated village in the heart of the Portofino promontory by sea or by land, following the trails from Tigullio or Golfo Paradiso, you will be amazed by the splendid view.

Monterosso village is the biggest of the 5 that make up the Cinque Terre. This stretch of the Ligurian Riviera is included in the list of World Heritage sites by UNESCO thanks to the respectful human interactions with its landscape, honoring it and its sublime beauty. A must-see for visitors is the twelfth-century cathedral dedicated to St. John the Baptist.

Bric Tana is marked by the curious limestone spires that overlook the Bormida River and rise from the chestnut groves and mixed woods. It is a wild place where you will observe prehistoric finds in the place called Tana dell'Orpe. Paleobotany research linked to the study of pollen found in the site has made it possible to trace the primordial state of the places and the eating habits of the ancient inhabitants.

The Cinque Terre are a National Park and Marine Protected Area with the aim of protecting this great cultural heritage. Its borders are the coast of Tramonti, to the east, and the municipality of Monterosso, to the west. You will find yourself immersed in this park, full of colors, intense scents and proud and exuberant shrubs with exotic and poetic names: holm oak, mastic, euphorbia. From all over the world, hikers reach the Cinque Terre to walk the red path that connects Porto Venere to Levanto and the blue path, which connects all five villages.

It is located on the outskirts of the city and reveals the face of Liguria as the most wooded region in Italy. The Park protects the Po Valley side of the Genoese Apennine watershed, which culminates in the Antola reliefs and preserves perched villages, ancient bridges and mule tracks. Worth a visit are the Castello della Pietra, Lake Brugneto, Rocche del Reopasso, Astronomical Observatory, Antola Park Refuge.