Medieval Sarzana: A Castle Festival [1457]
See a video of a typical medieval festival inside one of Sarzana’s two castles.
The “Rock Villages” of Western Liguria Part Three [598]
Apricale, one of the Western Riviera’s celebrated “Rock Villages,” has been around since the Bronze Age. Its Latin name (Apricus) means “sun-washed,” and, as you find out in warm weather, is all too apt. Some of the buildings in Apricale are 9th century, probably, but documents only go back to 1016. So, to be fair, villagers humbly look forward to celebrating a 1,000th anniversary soon.
7 Places to Go on the Italian Riviera [3194]
Seven of the best seaside towns and villages to visit in along the Italian Riviera in Liguria.
Sanremo Weather & Climate Charts for Travelers [2344]
Sanremo is a beach resort with a medieval core that winds around a hill called pigna, or pine cone. Famous for its song festival in February and its mild weather, here’s the best time to go for your visit.
Cinque Terre: Getting there, Staying, Getting Information [1035]
Practical information about the Cinque Terre including trekking, hiking, eating, hotels, vineyards and wineries, plus Cinque Terre lodging, train and ferry information.
Hiking the Cinque Terre, Riomaggiore to Monterosso [4919]
If you have only one day to discover Liguria’s Cinque Terre, for sheer hiking pleasure nothing beats the seven-mile coast trail linking all five villages.
