Often referred to as 'Italian Riviera', Liguria is a region of Italy located on its north-western part. Its picturesque towns, stunning beaches, and unique gastronomy attract tourists from various corners of the world. It shares its boundaries with Piedmont

in the north, Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany in the east, and France in the west. This region is enveloped between the Ligurian Sea and the mountain ranges of Alps and the Apennines. The capital city of Genoa, a fascinating little town, has numerous attractions for tourists. It has a rich history and vibrant culture making it an ideal vacationing spot. Italian navigator Christopher Columbus was born in this city. The long stretch of sand and pebbled beaches along the Ligurian coast with beautiful cliffs overhanging the sea, render an exotic look to this part of Italy. For vacationing here, book one of the holiday rentals Liguria Italy and be a witness to one of the most gorgeous locales.

Museo del Mare of Genoa, built in 2004, owns the credit of being the biggest Mediterranean museum. The superb coast from the dazzling Riviera di Levante to La-Spezia has a number of scenic fishing villages, one of them being Portofino. The pretty resorts of Albenga, Alassio, and Noli at Riviera di Ponente possess a rich historical background. You can indulge in a variety of water-sports activities like kayaking, windsurfing, scuba diving, sailing, kite surfing, and water skiing along the coast. Besides, there are also options for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding along the coast and inland area. There are nearly 17 protected areas in Liguria. One of the most popular is Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre, with routes and landscapes overhanging the sea. Accessing these places of interests become an easy affair when you put up at one of the holiday homes Liguria.

Ligurian cuisine is highly Mediterranean based. The food is prepared with the best of local ingredients that bring out a truly exotic taste. A lot of olive oil and herbs are used in various preparations. Getting Liguria accommodation becomes a bit difficult during the annual Italian music competition called Festival della Canzone of Sanremo due to heavy tourist influx. For those who love to shop, the city of Genoa will be simply ideal as there are plenty of shopping centers to fill up your bag with gifts and souvenirs to take back home as a sweet memory of the place.