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LIGURIA
Liguria is a long strip of land which extends on the sides of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its 340 km long coast is denoted as the Italian Riviera. Many long beaches and cliffs form this region. Its capital is Genoa. Many popular cities and beach resorts are located along the entire coast of this region.
With many palms, blooming seafronts, and fishing boats, it looks like an enlarged garden. Genoa, the capital of the Region is a large port. This historical city has some great sights in store. Near to France lies the medieval town of the Riviera di Ponente. The queen of the Ponente is Sanremo, one of the best loved spots of Liguria. The city is Italy's flower capital. The Riviera di Levante homes some famous cities. Towards the south lies the Cinque Terre, five small towns. At the tip of the Riviera is the Golfo dei Poeti (Poets Gulf), with the towns of Lerici and Portovenere.
The entire arch of the Ligurian coast is a stretch of sand and pebble beaches. The Alps and Apennines offer a great mountain environment behind the coast. Liguria's climate is pleasant and mild year round.
Water sports reign along the coast: sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing, kayaking, scuba diving and water skiing. Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre offers landscapes and routes. For hiking, the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri is best. Ligurian cuisine is traditionally Mediterranean. Very simple ingredients are used. The basis of all recipes is Ligurian olive oil, sweet and delicate and herbs. The most famous specialty in the world is pesto, a sauce made from olive oil, pine nuts basil, and garlic. Meat dishes of Ligurian cuisine include tomaselle, veal roulades filled with meat, egg and herbs, and cima, veal stomach stuffed with a mixture of meat, vegetables and cheese. Fish is popular as well.