Welcome to Liguria
Known as the Italian Riviera, Liguria stretches from the French border to Tuscany and is home to some of Italy’s best known and most popular seaside resorts. The region enjoys good weather all year round, and its coastline is spectacular with pretty beaches and coves, sheer cliffs that plunge into the sea and several charming villages just waiting to be explored.
Other places of interest include Toirano with its famous caves, Alassio, San Remo, Monte Carlo, Cannes and Nice on the west side, and Genoa, Portofino and Cinque Terre on the east.
Top 5 things to see and do in Liguria
Visit Genoa
The capital of Liguria, Genoa has a rich artistic heritage and boasts numerous art galleries, museums and beautiful old buildings.
Portofino/Cinque Terre
Take a guided boat trip to the fishing village of Portofino and the famous Cinque Terre, built right up against mountain rock.
Hanbury Botanic Gardens
The renowned gardens boast a special micro-climate with tropical flowers and breathtaking landscapes.
Aquarium of Genoa
The biggest and most visited aquarium in Italy, built by the famous architect Renzo Piano, this is a fascinating and fun-filled family attraction.
French Riviera
The chic resorts of Nice, Cannes and Monte Carlo are just a short drive away!
Cinque Terre and Golfo dei Poeti
Part of the Italian Riviera known as Cinque Terre (‘Five Lands’) and Golfo dei Poeti (‘Gulf of the Poets’) is an unspoilt area of breathtaking beauty. Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso make up the five villages of Cinque Terre, while the charming village of Portovenere on the most western part of the gulf was made famous by poets Byron and Shelley. If you’re feeling active you can walk between the villages. Alternatively, take the local trains, buses or ferries and discover this hidden gem for yourself.
Liguria - a voyage of self discovery!
If you would like to trek through the Italian Riviera without joining an organised group, Topflight can create a detailed itinerary for you based on your personal requirements. On arrival in your first hotel, you will receive a pack including maps, itinerary, contact details, train tickets, hotel/meal vouchers etc., leaving you safe in the knowledge that your holiday has been carefully planned to run smoothly. Or if you’d like to combine Liguria with another region such as Tuscany or Umbria, we would be happy to arrange this for you too.
Getting there... tailormade Liguria
Fly from Dublin to Pisa or Nice (choice of airport depends on your chosen Ligurian resort). You can extend your stay in either of these cities before or after your holiday. Alternatively, fly to Genoa via the UK. Topflight can organise car hire from any of these airports (prices available on request). However, please note that parking can be quite expensive in many of the seaside resorts. The public transport system is very efficient and provides an ideal way to explore the region. Trains, buses and ferries can be booked in advance with Topflight.