How best to see Italy’s dreamy Ligurian coast Follow the ancient cobblestoned paths that wind from town to town picture-postcard villages clinging to the cliffside) but it’s just north of these tourist-trodden towns where you’ll find the chicest hotel along the Italian Riviera a storied grande dame that’s presided over elegant Santa Margherita Ligure for decades Owned and run by the Fustinoni family since 1945 this glitzy palazzo is somewhat of a Riviera icon: with impeccable service and timeless Italian glamour to match uber-luxe base for exploring the coastline and soaking up the dolce vita "},"children":[]}]},{"name":"heading2","children":[{"name":"text","attributes":{"value":"Overall score 8/10"},"children":[]}]},{"name":"paragraph","children":[{"name":"link","attributes":{"href":"https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/"},"children":[{"name":"italic","children":[{"name":"text","attributes":{"value":"Become a 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Both are independently owned and marvelously compact A Closer Look: 10 Key Hotels with 10 Rooms or Less in Italy Make Your Choice: The Key Decision in Italy Hero Image: Castello di Reschio \u2014 Lisciano Niccone I first visited Portofino three years ago on a romantic long weekend getaway with my husband My first impression was that it was like stepping into a picturesque storybook with its beautiful and well-presented surroundings What stood out to me on that first trip was the authentic side of Portofino I encountered typical Italian families who call this spot home and heard the enchanting traditional Italian music following me down the cobbled lanes known for its delightful atmosphere and exquisite seafood dishes with a twist – think yellowtail ceviche or jalapeno sashimi – as well as a dedicated oyster bar a traditional little cafe and ice cream parlour on Piazzetta della Magnolia Delfino on Piazza Martiri dell’Olivetta is a favourite of mine I highly recommend trying the trofie al pesto paired with a basket of freshly baked focaccia for a truly authentic meal One of my go-to places is Antica Drogheria Seghezzo a gorgeous little patisserie in Santa Margherita Ligure where I indulge in their fabulous macarons and always buy some to bring home as a treat for my husband It’s the perfect place to grab a coffee and enjoy the atmosphere while watching the world go by or simply the opportunity to observe the bustling scene these spots offer a delightful respite and a chance to savour the moment Ristorante PunyWhere would you head in the evening?For a delightful aperitivo experience, Ristorante Puny is a must-visit Its beautiful outdoor seating facing the port offers a perfect spot to enjoy the iconic Rossini cocktail (prosecco with strawberry juice) and the sunset and there’s a lively buzz in the air as people return from their boat trips Bay of San FruttuosoGetty ImagesWhere do you go for some culture?Portofino offers a wealth of architectural and artistic wonders adorned with stunning frescoes resembling paintings Every corner of Portofino exudes an artistic ambience that captivates the senses I highly recommend visiting the bay of San Fruttuoso where a Benedictine abbey was built in the eighth century Another must-visit cultural gem is Castello Brown a place that not only captivates with its charm but also provides a panoramic view of the entire area is an experience that leaves a lasting impression Exploring these cultural landmarks serves as a welcome escape from the digital world I enjoy starting my day with a refreshing swim – just climbing down the rocks and jumping into that clear blue water Its rocky coastline adds a touch of rustic charm and I love its serenity as there are fewer people around which is conveniently close to where I stay the beaches are lined with umbrellas and a great atmosphere with plenty of people I usually prefer to take a leisurely walk here as it allows me to embrace the vibrant energy of the surroundings fully Cinque TerreGetty ImagesDo you take any day trips?During my last visit, my husband and I had the opportunity to embark on a day trip to Cinque Terre Its breathtaking scenic views and rugged coastline left me in awe I enjoyed trying the most exquisite pesto I have ever tasted adding a delightful culinary experience to the trip I always make it a point to embark on a boat trip It is undoubtedly the best way to uncover hidden coves and beaches that are inaccessible from the land I don’t love buying clothes on holiday; I prefer exploring open-air markets and immersing myself in the local culinary delights One of the best spots is the open-air markets of Santa Margherita where I pick up olive oils and delectable sweet treats I enjoy discovering the markets where the locals especially the nonnas (Italian for grandmothers) the street market in Camogli on Wednesdays is a must-visit We discovered a hidden gem in the town of Chiavari near Portofino This captivating spot that stole our hearts is the Palazzo Rocco Botanic Garden and tranquil atmosphere make it a perfect retreat to immerse yourself in nature I love packing items that capture the town’s beauty The Dolce&Gabbana x Mytheresa exclusive Portofino collection perfectly embodies the vibrant colours of the destination I adore the matching bralette and skirt from this collection Sunscreen is also a must-have for any sun-drenched holiday Dr Barbara Sturm sun drops, £45, Cult Beauty I love this Baywatch meets Portofino swimsuit Dolce & Gabbana Portofino striped halterneck swimsuit, £675, MyTheresa The Aya Muse semi-sheer lace maxi dress is my go-to for elegant evening wear Aya Muse semi-sheer lace maxi dress, £674, MyTheresa I opt for the Givenchy Marshmallow sandals which provide extra height and allow me to walk all day without any discomfort Givenchy Marshmallow wedge sandals, £475. MyTheresa ShareSaveLifestyleTravel11 Ways To Spend A Perfect Weekend On The Italian RivieraByCatherine Sabino Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Catherine Sabino is an editor and author who writes about travel.Follow AuthorJul 21 08:30am EDTShareSaveThis article is more than 5 years old.Rapallo and its harbor While Portofino and Cinque Terre are the best-known spots on the Italian Riviera today Rapallo is a destination that can provide all you want for a perfect weekend (or longer) getaway As one of Italy’s first modern seaside resorts a place the beau monde flocked to in the early 20th century Rapallo's prime location makes it easy to visit most anywhere on the Riviera di Levante the halcyon strip of coast that runs from Genoa to Portovenere Here are 11 ways to have a perfect (preferably extended) weekend here Occasionally the service is available at night when you’ll be able to see the coast at its glittery best or send a car to take you to Santa Margherita Ligure for departure there If you're staying at the Excelsior Palace Hotel the concierge will arrange boating excursions See below.) Should you not be traveling by sea note that train connections are easy and fast—only three minutes to go from Rapallo to Santa Margherita Ligure; nine minutes to Camogli; and between 35 minutes to an hour to Monterosso al Mare (the closest Cinque Terre village) The fastest trains to Vernazza run between 36 and 56 minutes 3. Pamper yourself in sumptuous style. One of the Riviera’s grand retreats, the Excelsior Palace Hotel will pamper you with its refined blending of modern and old-world luxury At this property you’ll feel as if you’ve been invited into the (very large) home of a Genovese aristocrat—there are period paintings and decorative objects along with plush modern bedrooms and bathrooms Spectacular views from seaside rooms and dining areas are sure to keep you in a permanent swoon where the Rapallo Conference was held by the Allied nations after Germany’s defeat in the first World War Prominent names have been coming here for decades—the Duke and Duchess of Windsor Marilyn Monroe and Ernest Hemingway were all guests; in more recent times George Clooney and Bruce Springsteen as well Start your day with the lavish breakfast buffet (with prosecco if you'd like) served in the Lord Byron restaurant overlooking the sea (there's a spacious outdoor terrace too) In summer the Lord Byron also serves dinner with a menu offering dishes like an asparagus flan appetizer with zabaione; risotto with roasted lobster and peas; and fresh grilled fish (The seaside Eden Roc restaurant is the hotel's summer lunch spot; in winter the Lord Byron serves lunch.) You can work off calories at the sleek modern spa and fitness area which has an indoor pool to use in cool-weather months The Excelsior offers another special amenity—a private dock at the beach club where you can depart on boating excursions (booked in advance) to such destinations as Portofino A stay at the hotel can run less than at other five-star properties along the French and Italian Rivieras where room rates in summer are often well over €1000 a night This year doubles with sea views and a balcony in peak season range from €770 to €965; the rate for a non-sea-view room during the second half of August and September is €386 One of the infinity pools overlooking the coast The Eden Roc Restaurant and part of the beach area (You can pay a fee to use it if you're not staying at the hotel.) Two striking infinity pools and their lounge areas overlook that gorgeous Riviera coastline and beach terraces on the levels below provide access to the vividly colored sea You probably won’t want to budge from this spot all day (or ever) unless you decide to swim to the floats (materassini prendisole) positioned offshore so it’s good there’s both a snack bar and the chic Eden Roc restaurant close at hand tennis is available here—there are four clay and two synthetic-grass courts The club is about two kilometers from the Rapallo train station Ingredients for making pesto at the Vecchia Rapallo restaurant 6. Learn how to cook Ligurian dishes. At the Vecchia Rapallo, a noted restaurant with a prime location in the historic center there are classes to help you master the art of making such Ligurian specialties as pesto and stuffed vegetables the way the pros and locals do you get to enjoy your culinary efforts at lunch If you want to savor a range of Ligurian flavors come back for dinner and try one of the restaurant's tasting menus there's pear ravioli served with cheese; on the Menù Marinaio the octopus salad with pistachios is followed by sea-bream ravioli in scampi sauce Caffé Pasticceria Canepa 1862 has been baking pastries for 157 years 7. Indulge your sweet tooth at one of Italy’s iconic pastry shops. Since the 19th century the Caffé Pasticceria Canepa 1862 has been tempting Riviera residents and visitors with irresistible pastries and cakes quince jam-filled treats that have been produced here for more than 150 years There are many other sweets to savor including pandolce the Easter specialty; solluccheri cookies and sugar-flecked airy brioches owned today by Giovanni Garbarini and pastry chef Andrea Zino can ship their delicious products anywhere 8.Explore lesser-known nearby spots like San Michele di Pagana Relax at this beautiful seaside hamlet between Rapallo and Santa Margarita Ligure Despite its small size this haven has a major piece of art for exquisite hand-woven velvets and damasks stroll the medieval quarter and the various arcades and if you're in the area the second weekend of the month check out its well-known antiques and flea market you'll find a long (4 kilometer) beach perched high on the promontory and dating from the 1400s You can also stop by the Castello di Dragonara in Camogli and take in the remarkable sea views from its exterior There are number of other castles to see as you work your way down the Riviera di Levante coast to Portovenere People have caught on a bit now now but apart from the light sprinkling of tourists I can say that time stands still in Santa Margherita There's a softness and old nostalgia to the place which makes me extremely sentimental Da GennaroPiazza Martiri della Libertà 16038My favourite restaurant right in the heart of Santa Margherita It’s been going since 1947 and has the same maître d’ working there from when my mother and father first moved here in the Eighties It’s the best place to try traditional Ligurian food Everything on the menu is delicious and it's sandwiched between both Bar ‘Miami’ and ‘Sabot’ - both excellent places to go for an apperitivo beforehand SeghezzoVia Cavour, 1, 16038 Probably the chicest ‘supermercato’ you will ever come across, it has been going since 1905 and remains a family business to this day, run today by the three charming Seghezzo brothers – Filippo, Emanuelle and Guiseppe. Find everything from home made marzipan fruits, to their own brand of ‘Fragolino’ liqueur with wild strawberries via Marvis toothpaste. SeghezzoPasta Fresca CasazzaVia Cavour, 9, 16038 If you want to ‘cook’ you can buy fresh trofie and pesto from here which is totally delicious, cheap, and a speciality of the region. The packaging and hand-painted sign are heaven, too, and it will take you three minutes to make. What to doHotel Continental Mimi sunbathing at Hotel ContinentalBeautifully manicured gardens and a lovely restaurant with the classic rock carved out so that the sea resembles a swimming pool with steps so you don’t have to launch yourself off a rock you can either rent deck chairs for the day or for the whole season as most of the Milanese do who come down for the whole summer St FruttuosoA short boat ride away from Santa and just past Portofino is the most beautiful cove with the clearest waters where the enormous 'Christ of the Abyss' (Cristo degli Abissi) bronze statue lives at bottom of the sea It’s fun to go by boat and look down to see him covered in moss and algae in the watery depth with the reflection of the sun shining through the water and his arms stretch upwards towards the light Green mountainous coastline surrounds the beach which is only accessible by foot or by boat up in the hills you can visit the Benedictine Monastery right on the beach and then walk up to the 16th century watchtower I like the mixture of nuns with scantily clad italians in leopard bikinis and speedos – it's splendidly Italian Apparently Madonna makes the pilgrimage by foot each year and the lady's selling lemonade in the hills have no idea who she is and when she tried to buy a drink they asked her to hand over the three euros first It's like going back in time in a way and nothing ever changes Menu.page-167621818{--slot3:#ffffff;--slot4:#1f7c1d;--slot6:#ffffff;--slot7:#1f7c1d;--slot10:#ffffff;--slot11:#1f7c1d;--slot13:#1f7c1d;--slot14:#1f7c1d;--metaColor:#1f7c1d;--navColor:#1f7c1d}(Travel) Frolicking in the Mediterranean Sea, soaking up the sun, sipping perfectly chilled rosato (Italian-style rosé), and savoring seafood spaghetti is the stuff of summer vacation fantasies. At least it was for me, and that’s why I planned a holiday to the Italian Riviera in late June We stayed in a quaint fishing village on the Golfo Paradiso in Liguria the crescent-shaped coastal region in northwest Italy that’s home to the glamorous hotspot of Portofino larger yet still darling Santa Margherita Ligure less-trammeled towns that are well worth exploring one place in particular — San Fruttuoso — somewhere that hadn’t even been on my radar prior to jetting off A slightly off-the-beaten-track Ligurian idyll, San Fruttuoso is a sheltered spit nestled between Portofino Regional Natural Park and the blue sea that feels like a true escape. A trip here presents the ideal opportunity to enjoy relaxed seaside fun, beautiful scenery, and authentic Italian food. Though technically a cove, it very much gives off Mediterranean island vibes that’s because it’s separated from the rest of the Promontory of Portofino by untouched wilderness and most people take a boat — either the ferry Hiking paths wind through the forested mountainside from Camogli The panoramas coming in from the sea really wow I’m told the vantage points from the leafy hillside trails are quite stunning as well Once you step off the boat (or reach the bottom of the pathway) the full scope of this tiny treasure comes into focus Lindsay Cohn The swimming beach has smooth pebbles and clear tides that are protected by rocky outcrops I highly recommend arriving early to rent chairs and umbrellas Shelling out a few Euros to post up in style also provides access to a roped-off section of the pristine bay you’re subjugated to trying to find a few feet to roll out a towel in the crowded back corner Regardless of a garnering squished or spacious perch the time spent lounging doesn’t compare to the joyful hours in the calm warm yet refreshing water that beckons just a few steps away which was erected by Greek monks in the 10th century When coupled with the towering 1562-built Torre Doria it creates the sort of visual you’d only ever imagine seeing on a travel brochure — truly unlike anything I’ve encountered IRL making it a uniquely atmospheric spot to dig into a plate of lasagnette with pesto plus a spa that feels like a best-kept secret there's no rule against plotting Italian Riviera adventures for summer 2023 it's the perfect time to start thinking about flights and dazzling day trips to San Fruttuoso before everyone else This article was originally published on Oct Flower Riviera Palms Riviera Genoa and surroundings Portofino and the Tigullio The Cinque Terre Gulf of Poets here are all the unmissable occasions in 2024 Liguria will amaze you even at Christmas: during the festive season in its villages, you’ll find a thousand nativity scenes (here’s a handy 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Its vibrantly hued buildings climb steeply from sea level through the hills and many romantic footpaths leading to the other four villages start here Perhaps the most famous trail is Via dell’Amore although it is currently closed for reconstruction Manarola is one of the most charming villages of the Cinque Terre and widely considered to be the most beautiful where you will find a church and bell tower but what it lacks in glamour it more than makes up for in character The pretty seaside promenade of palm trees small shops and food joints looks out onto a pebble beach with row upon row of matching sunbeds and parasols and a walkway into the sea Pictured: Two ladies lounging,Santa Margherita Ligure Stuart’s prints are available to buy onlinestuartcantorphotography.com Keep scrolling to see more photos of the Portofino The best beaches in Italy to visit this summer 104 beautiful pictures of Italy The most romantic hotels in Italy ShareSaveLifestyleTravel7 Reasons To Visit This Beautiful Italian Riviera Town Before Everyone Else DoesByCatherine Sabino It's one of the most beautiful towns in an Italian region with a roster of villages and hamlets known for their wow factor Which may be why Camogli on the Italian Riviera has never really stepped out of the long and glamorous shadow of its neighbor Portofino or become a tourist mecca like the Cinque Terre While the Milanese  and Turinese have summered here for years and northern Europeans come for the sun and the splendid hiking trails crisscrossing the Portofino promontory Camogli remains a cognoscenti favorite--it's a slice of the Riviera from decades ago before the designer stores came to line seaside promenades and celebrities to park their yachts in the marinas of better-known Ligurian towns Here are 7 reasons to visit if you're contemplating a seaside jaunt to Italy Photo by Olaf Protze/LightRocket via Getty Images Camogli is an exquisite village with a stage-set perfect seafront rimmed with gorgeously colored palazzi and houses Building facades were painted in tones of apricot and amber and decorated with trompe l'oeil architectural elements for practical as well as aesthetic reasons--it made the town easy for seamen to identify from the water Camogli's pragmatic beauty is an enduring reminder of the village's longtime maritime power and history as a thriving seaport Camogli is not about the latest designer bikini or sandal although it's easy to find plenty of Mercedes Alfas and Ranger Rovers in the parking lot of the Cenobio dei Dogi While the restaurants and wine bars lining the seaside promenade (Via Giuseppe Garibaldi) are hopping on a summer weekend you don't come to Camogli expecting to find an over-the-top nightlife although places like Il Barcollo and the Pub La Cage Aux Folles draw a lively a cozy spot perched above the marina known for its updated Ligurian classics a ravioli-like pasta filled with pesto and served with fresh tomatoes the local summer fish Leccia and the amaretto pudding 5. Focaccia like you've never tasted it before. Focaccia is to Liguria what  bruschetta is to Umbria--an essential bread treat that turns up from breakfast to aperitivo. At local institution, the Focacceria Revello among them the Camogli version with onion and sage The sweet offerings at Revello include the internationally known Camogliesi pastries with cream fillings flavored with rum including the savory pies (made with artichokes onion and other fillings) and Genoa’s famous sweet bread Photo by Masci Giuseppe/AGF/UIG via Getty Images memorable trails affording spectacular views from Camogli to San Fruttuoso (a little over four miles) 7. Great boating excursions. Rent a boat and tour famous nearby towns like Portofino, Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure fronting the Golfo del Tigullio, and farther south the Cinque Terre and Portovenere. From Mussini Giorgio a mainstay in Portofino for nearly 40 years (Rates: For excursions in and around the Portofino peninsula 150 euros per hour; 700 euros per day for an 8-meter boat that accommodates one to seven people For an all-day excursion to the Cinque Terre with an 11-meter boat and offers excursions to Cinque Terre and Portovenere The Cenobio dei Dogi's restaurants offer extensive sea views A terrace leading to the beach at the hotel Where to Stay: The four-star hotel Cenobio dei Dogi has an incomparable location overlooking the coast and the town's seaside promenade which had been a retreat for Genoa aristocrats from the 16th century Designed to have the feel of a private home by the sea private beach and three restaurants providing blissful views from morning to night The beginning of the history of Villa Durazzo in Santa Margherita Ligure can be traced back to 1678 when the Durazzo family decided to build a summer residence here The Durazzos were one of the most important noble families of Genoa although their rise to the patriciate is more recent than that of families of older nobility such as the Spinola and the Grimaldi: the Durazzos were in fact originally from the eponymous Albanian city from where at the end of the fourteenth century the known progenitor had arrived as a refugee together with his wife and three children Having become wealthy silk merchants within a century they were enrolled in the Liber Nobilitatis of Genoa in 1528 and aggregated to the Albergo dei Grimaldi the respective consortium of noble families related to each other they succeeded to the highest office in the Republic of Genoa when Giacomo Grimaldi Durazzo became doge (in all the family would give nine doges to the Republic) but it was nevertheless a distinguished member of the family eldest son of Gerolamo and Maria Chiavari and grandson of Giovanni Luca Chiavari who was doge himself between 1627 and 1629 It was he who had the present Villa Durazzo built Giovanni Luca had inherited from his father Gerolamo who in turn had obtained it from the Chiavari family a house with a tower that has been attested since 1609 on the site where Villa Durazzo now stands and which was located within land that in ancient times had been the property of another important Genoese family was a castle that had defensive and sighting purposes and which had been built in the 16th century as an outpost against barbarian raids Giovanni Luca decided to radically renovate the property he had initiated an intense activity of real estate investment: it will at least be necessary to recall how Eugenio bought the sumptuous Palazzo Balbi promoting major extension works (today the mansion is known as Palazzo Reale having become the residence of the Savoys when Genoa came under the Kingdom of Sardinia) and is one of the largest and most important in the city Work on the arrangement of the “palazzo che sua Signoria Ill.ma fa fabricare nel luogho di S.ta Margarita,” as we read in the first contract for the supply of limestone Giovanni Luca was not in time to see the villa finished whose work was prolonged beyond measure (by the date of 1707 it was in fact not yet finished) the villa presented itself as a massive building with a square plan structured on two noble floors each with a mezzanine and mellowed on the outside by the angular ashlarwork that starts from the ground and reaches the cornice by the cornices that frame all the windows and by the corbels that run on the cornice and that we also find under the first-floor windows we also observe a small balcony with marble pilasters a sort of trademark of the sculptor Giovanni Pietro Orsolino employed on the site (they are also found in the Royal Palace) The modules are those typical of seventeenth-century Genoa until before the discovery of the documents with the dates tradition attributed the design of the villa to Galeazzo Alessi) in a surprising way as noted by the scholar Colette Bozzo Dufour who devoted a dense monograph to Villa Durazzo: because it was a model dating back more than a century earlier The villa had to be finished just in time for 1708 the year in which the Senate of the Republic of Genoa decreed the transfer to Santa Margherita Ligure of the foreign exchange fairs that had previously been held in Sestri Levante: these were fairs and in which the Durazzo family regularly participated with their agents “the Villa assumed an even greater representative role which resulted in a further enrichment of valuable furnishings.” The Durazzo family’s season was short-lived since by the second half of the 18th century the mansion had already been abandoned by the family: thus Marquis Marcello Durazzo sold the villa to Giovanni Battista Centurione Scotto whose family held ownership of the building until 1919 The Villa Durazzo we see today is essentially the result of the interventions of the two families It is also true of the important picture gallery: no inventories have yet been discovered that could attribute the individual works in it to the Durazzo or Centurione families but by reconstructing the history of some of the pieces it has been possible to shed a little light at least on the vicissitudes of some of the most important works The visitor begins his itinerary from the atrium with a landing accessed by climbing five slate steps: an expedient designed to make the room more scenic made it an ideal venue for concerts that are still held there near the large wooden chests in the Genoese style with large backs bearing the Centurione coat of arms is the work of Nicolò Maria Vaccaro (Genoa filtered through the inspiration of Giovanni Bernardo Carbone Vandyckian culture that in the last decade of the 17th century Two other rooms are visited on the first floor: the first is the Vietri Drawing Room which stands out for its beautiful 18th-century Neapolitan majolica floor (hence the name of the room which in ancient times was used as a dining room) and for the Romantic-style lunettes by the Sammargherite painter Giovanni Franceschetti who had worked in the villa in the early 20th century at the behest of Giulio Centurione We also find there a copy of Raphael’s St so named for the four eighteenth-century paintings by Giovanni Enrico Vaymer (Genoa 1665 - 1738) hanging on the walls: these are portraits of three members of the Centurione family (Charles II the great-grandfather of the Giovanni Battista who bought the villa his wife Francesca Spinola with their daughter Giulia and another portrait of Giulia as Cleopatra) One then ascends the grand slate staircase at the end of which is a gallery where one notices a marble bust of Giovanni Luca Durazzo one enters the mezzanine level where the Vittorio G who donated his studio (reconstructed in one of the two parts into which the room is divided) and his collection of memorabilia and works of art to the City of Santa Margherita Ligure the room also preserves his novels (including 1929’s The Sea Witches inspired by his experience as a pilot of a MAS during World War I) and the magazines where his articles came out a bedroom furnished mostly with 20th-century chinoiserie but where some of Villa Durazzo’s most interesting paintings are to be found This is the case of a 16th-century Saint Lucia of the Emilian school and especially of the two Amorini reggi festo by Domenico Piola (Genoa as well as of the two 17th-century paintings by Luciano Borzone (Genoa 1590 - 1645) referable to the Durazzo commission and depicting the Death of Cleopatra and the Death of Lucretia “late works of the master,” as art historian Francesca Fabbri writes “echoes here the much-admired Caravaggesque structures especially in the details of the old woman with her head covered and the bystanders with their mouths half-closed; the vibrant coloring for which Borzone’s canvases were greatly appreciated made with quick touches of pictorial matter.” Interestingly since the exaltation of female virtues was intended to celebrate “the Republic of Genoa its virtue and its independence.” The next Music Salon has a piano at its center surrounded by 19th-century pieces of furniture and 17th-century paintings: here then is a Triumph of Flora by an unknown Venetian painter two paintings from the Bassano school depicting Spring andSummer theEcce Homo by Giovanni Battista Paggi (Genoa “beautiful” as Fabbri rightly defines it but unfortunately curtailed in the lower part (“the monumental theatricality of the canvas,” writes the scholar “nothing detracts from themotivity of the theme: a cadenced and almost silent rhythm invests the sequence of faces and directs the gaze along the diagonals made of the characters’ gestures and from the plane of the balustrade to be placed at the beginning of the seventeenth century for the skillful light passages and for the updating on Florentine and Emilian culture.”) probable that in the figure of Pilate the artist wished to depict a contemporary character since the reflectographs carried out during the restoration of the canvas found the presence of a lace collar and a buttoned jacket one encounters the Salotto delle Grottesche which owes its name to its decorations: here around the fine polychrome Murano glass chandelier that stands out in the center of the room which like the other two preserved in the Venetian Room represent five fragments of a painted frieze that most likely decorated the cornice of a room The room then hosts some landscapes from the workshop of the De Wael token Flemish artists active in seventeenth-century Genoa and a Joseph refusing the gifts of his brothers by Giovanni Andrea De Ferrari (Genoa a masterpiece of Baroque theatricality and drama which overlooks the sea and was once a loggia The ceiling is decorated with theAllegory of the Four Seasons while on the left wall is a small frescoed chapel at the center of which is an early 18th-century Crucifixion A plaque on the hall recalls that in 1976 Villa Durazzo was visited by Karol Wojtyła After pausing to admire the view of the gulf we resume our tour and arrive in the Salotto del Camino characterized by a grotesque ceiling by Giovanni Franceschetti and especially by the majolica-tiled fireplace bearing a bas-relief of the god Vulcan in the center There we also find two battle scenes by Cornelis de Wael (Antwerp testifying to how much the Flemish was in demand by 17th-century Genoese patrons also known as the Queen’s Room: lovers of the romantic chronicle cannot help but notice that the room owes its name to the fact that Queen Margherita stayed here as a guest in 1904 On the walls here instead is a Ballad of Peasants by Cornelis and Lucas de Wael and a Coastal Landscape with Ruin by a follower of Antonio Travi lit by a large crystal chandelier in the Louis XVI style and so called because of the decorations that adorn it on all sides The walls display a beautiful Coronation of the Virgin a work from the second half of the 18th century including a Lady with a parrot that has been likened to the manner of Giovanni Bernardo Carbone and a portrait of Francesco Maria Centurione in chamber dress made of sea or river stones and typical of the residences of Liguria (but also found in several squares in villages and cities) one lingers in the lush and luxuriant park although today it looks very different from how it must have appeared in the eyes of the Durazzo family dates the creation of thecitrus grove that occupies the splendid terrace overlooking the sea and that welcomed visitors who come to the villa coming up from the sea: orange lemon and grapefruit trees are the plants that enliven this green corner we owe to the Centurions the opening of the Italian-style garden that faces the villa and which we imagine to be a favorite leisure area for the guests of thehotel that opened its doors right inside the building at the end of the 19th century abetted by the election of Santa Margherita Ligure as a destination for sophisticated international tourism the last member of the family that had uninterruptedly inhabited the villa up to that time decided to give the mansion under management to the Maragliano family active in the hotel business: thus opened the Grand Hotel of Santa Margherita Ligure decided to sell the villa to the industrialist Alfredo Chierichetti commissioned the painter Giovanni Fraschetti to restore the interiors that had been ruined since 1910 (the decorations of the Salotto delle Grottesche and opened the romantic forest that today you can cross if you decide to arrive at Villa Durazzo starting from Via Centurione accompany visitors on their ascent to the villa Three different declinations of the park that almost seem to emphasize the three different and distinct phases of the villa’s history the year in which the City of Santa Margherita Ligure purchased Villa Durazzo from the Chierichetti family The ancient residence of the nobles of seventeenth-century Genoa Superba was arranged and refurbished (the creation of the Vittorio Rossi Room mentioned above dates back to 1978) and then opened to the public who love art and greenery (since 2005 it has been included in the Great Gardens circuit) bearing witness to how this sumptuous residence is still alive today as it was at the time when it hosted the receptions of the families who lived here in ancient times Genoa’s project for the gradual transition to electric public transport goes ahead Another important step towards green mobility was presented today with the introduction of two electric buses on line 82 connecting Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino This test is part of the project assigned by the Metropolitan City to AMT to study the electrification of the Rapallo – Portofino bus line which will be carried out over the next two months will make it possible to define the technical and functional characteristics of the vehicles and infrastructure in order to quantify and plan the necessary investments The two electric buses in service on route 82 are Rampini 8-metre e-buses with a total of 46 seats air conditioning and video surveillance cameras on board In order to organize the e-bus service on line 82 it was necessary to carry out complex work at the AMT depot in Rapallo The work carried out was preparatory to the creation of the charging infrastructure to power the e-buses; in particular a new 100 kW power supply (compared to the previous 25 kW supply) was installed; © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I From the early colors of spring to the sunsets of late summer welcomes guests at its tables overlook the sea of Portofino If you were already familiar with Langosteria the brainchild of visionary entrepreneur Enrico Buonocore from the flagship restaurant on Via Savona founded in 2007 to the addresses that have brought this successful concept to Paris and St then it's important to know and consider the seaside outpost created in 2017 in one of the most exclusive areas of the boot maintaining the highest standards in terms of cuisine We're between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino with the Monte di Portofino Park behind us and the waters of the Marine Protected Area in front accessible via the only drivable route connecting the two towns you'll arrive at a restaurant where the breathtaking view serves as a splendid aperitif for all The environment also engages with the view; in fact like the terrace overlooking the wonderful bay features a teak floor that evokes maritime atmospheres numerous structural investments have been made as well as the renewal and expansion of kitchen spaces including the addition of dishes prepared on live coals using the robata method," says Restaurant Manager Gianluca Penna.  dining just a meter from the sand or alternatively has no walls and allows the sea breeze to flow while remembering that it's a seaside location in a very popular area you can choose from cocktails best suited for you as you browse through the menu And there's nothing better than a spicy margarita or a glass of carefully selected bubbles from the Langosteria Group's Wine Manager the American wine magazine Wine Spectator awarded the restaurants the "Best Of Award Of Excellence 2020 and 2021," recognizing establishments with particularly interesting and coherent wine lists that complement the culinary offerings There's so much Champagne to discover and enjoy (thank goodness) Among the preparations by Executive Chef Antonio D’Ambrosio that we've tasted and particularly enjoyed are the flavorful and zesty start with the roasted scampi and yellow cherry tomato gazpacho (welcoming perfectly balanced in temperature and acidity-sweetness) the tomato soup known as "pappa al pomodoro," a Langosteria signature (highly enjoyable and delightful best enjoyed with focaccia until the plate is spotless) where impeccable raw material takes the spotlight not necessarily by name but due to its taste and gustatory journey is the "crudaiola" orecchiette with three types of tomatoes marinated tuna in Spanish sweet Piquillo pepper sauce a light and delicate deep fried red shrimp The hazelnut and pistachio ice cream in conclusion wasn't noteworthy but its pairing was: Barolo Chinato Cappellano the summer continues with the renewal of the partnership with the Belmond Group managing the historic Bagni Fiore (next door) for the second season in just one place guests have access to the hospitality artistry of Splendido and Splendido Mare (Belmond Hotels) guests can experience a unique and sophisticated journey in Paraggi Bay Email: langosteria.paraggi@langosteria.com Website Do you want to discover the latest news and recipes of the most renowned chefs and restaurants in the world La nostra società utilizza inoltre cookie funzionali per registrare informazioni sulle scelte dell’utente e per consentire una personalizzazione del Sito; ad esempio Questi cookie possono essere installati dalla nostra società o da Terze 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Holidaymakers loll under the parasols in their swimwear Crystal-clear water invites you to jump into the cool water Quite a few holidaymakers like to eat gelati or local snacks in their swimwear on the nearby promenade to satisfy their hunger on the beach everything is normal - or so you might think the freedom of movement ends just beyond the shore it is now forbidden to walk around bare-chested in swimwear outside the beaches Going topless on the promenade or in the alleyways of the village can be expensive The municipality has decided to implement the wishes of its citizens And they no longer want to see bathers in bikinis or swimming trunks in their little town appropriate clothing must be worn when leaving the beach Mayor Guglielmo Caversazio justifies the clothing requirement in the Italian media: "The only reason for the ban is to promote order and decency during the summer months." this regulation is already being implemented in several seaside resorts tourists who walk outside designated bathing areas in a bikini or swimsuit are fined up to 500 euros The municipal authorities are also tightening the thumbscrews when it comes to their guests' liquid indulgence the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public or publicly accessible places between 9 pm and 6 am will be prohibited Even carrying alcoholic beverages in any kind of container is punishable during this time The exact amount of the fine has not yet been determined In the seaside resort of Lignano on the Italian Adriatic coast bathers who do not comply with the alcohol ban are now fined up to 500 euros Madeleine Pollard selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter a coastal town on the west of the Portofino peninsula What This hillside property comprises a five-bedroom seven-bathroom 270 sq m villa in the Art Nouveau style and a 55 sq m outbuilding that could be used as a guest house The 1,000 sq m garden has terraces connected by paved paths and steps Why The pool and outdoor dining and relaxation area have views of Camogli and the Ligurian Sea Who Christie’s International Real Estate & Romolini Immobiliare €2.2mnWhere On Via Francesco Pozzo in a central but residential part of Genoa The drive to the airport takes about 20 minutes What A three-storey villa with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms including a mezzanine apartment with its own office and laundry room The building has a lift and features a studio a three-car garage and a 50 sq m terrace with city views the villa retains striking original period features such as a frescoed living room on the noble floor Who Savills between the towns of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino What A four-bedroom villa and a two-bedroom guest house an outdoor pool with a changing room and sea views Why The property is shaded by maritime pines and its park-style garden includes dining areas stone-paved walkways and flowers such as hydrangeas and roses Who Italy Sotheby’s International Realty / Christie’s International Real Estate & Romolini Immobiliare €16mnWhere Located at the top of the promontory of Paraggi which lies between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino five-bathroom sea-view property comprising a main villa It is surrounded by a third of an acre of parkland Why The property overlooks the bay of Paraggi and the approach to Portofino’s marina Who Knight Frank  a small town on the Magra river in the province of La Spezia it’s a 45-minute drive to Pisa international airport built at the end of the 19th century and renovated in the 1970s the mouth of the river and the sea can be admired from the loggia on the fifth floor or the large terrace on the fourth floor Who Knight Frank Find out about our latest stories first — follow @FTProperty on Twitter or @ft_houseandhome on Instagram Camminiamo lungo la calata del porto di Santa Margherita Ligure Il nostro dovrebbe essere un sopralluogo di lavoro ma si sta tramutando in una piacevole passeggiata in uno dei borghi marinari più affascinanti d’Italia e del Mediterraneo mi dico: non c’è Saint Tropez che tenga e neppure il prezioso porticciolo di Hydra in Grecia regge il paragone con questa località della Liguria di Levante questo è il posto giusto per il TAG Heuer VELAFestival Perché qui avranno il loro palcoscenico naturale i valori di tradizione libertà che percepisce chiunque mette piede su una barca e comincia a navigarci Quegli stessi elementi che tramutano un’esperienza in una passione duratura e incomprimibile “vestendo” tutta la cittadina di Santa Margherita non snaturerà ma esalterà il sapore di mare che si respira qui il VELAFestival non è un salone nautico e neppure un semplice evento mondano Il VELAFestival è il momento dove appassionati ed espositori professionisti e marinai si ritrovano per parlare la stessa lingua quella della passione per il mare e per la vela nel cuore di un porto ideale dove protagonisti sono le barche Perché il VELAFestival è la logica estensione reale di quello che ogni giorno vi raccontiamo sul web e ogni mese con questo giornale Quest’anno i motivi per incontrarci sono ancora di più Ci saranno poi due eventi nell’evento che si svolgono durante il VELAFestival: il Velista dell’Anno e la VELA Cup Il primo evento è il massimo riconoscimento che viene riservato ad un velista italiano Quest’anno siamo partiti da 100 candidati e l’8 maggio potrete vedere dal vivo e scambiare quattro chiacchiere con i vincitori Sarà una grande festa per tutti e un’occasione unica per entrare in contatto con i migliori marinai italiani la festa proseguirà in mare con la VELA Cup Non conta neppure quanto siete bravi a girare una boa Questa volta c’è posto per tutti e c’è una classifica per tutti Partecipare vorrà dire aver vinto già prima di partire I just want to mention I am new to weblog and certainly enjoyed you’re website Probably I’m want to bookmark your website whoah this blog is great i love studying your articles lots of persons are searching around for this info When it comes to basking in the beauty of the Italian Riviera But there's much more to this region on the Mediterranean coast than those famous five villages A handful of charming towns lie within an hour of the Cinque Terre with posh ports set against rugged mountain backdrops that have drawn poets authors and romantics over the years from Lord Byron to Elizabeth Taylor To the north of the Cinque Terre is a trio of beach towns: Levanto the northern gateway to the Cinque Terre; Sestri Levante stunningly situated on a narrow peninsula flanked by two beaches; and Santa Margherita Ligure a thriving city with an active waterfront and easy connections to yacht-happy Portofino At the south end of the Cinque Terre is the pretty resort of Porto Venere When most people imagine the "Italian Riviera," they're thinking of the shimmering resort towns north of the Cinque Terre Old World hotels looming over crowded pebble beaches fastidiously landscaped parks and promenades are jammed with more Italian visitors than American tourists These towns can be user-friendly home bases for day trips along the Riviera coast but they're also worth visiting in their own right After exploring the villages and trails of the Cinque Terre they can feel like a return to civilization — for reasons both good and bad (modern amenities just minutes north by train of the Cinque Terre resort town Monterosso it's packed in summer with surfers and families sleepy town with kids playing in the square and locals whizzing around on bicycles level hike (or bike ride) to the sleepy village of Bonassola Serious hikers can do the no-wimps-allowed hike to Monterosso a charming town on a peninsula squeezed as skinny as a hot dog between two crescent beaches One of the bays — Baia delle Favole — is named in honor of Hans Christian Andersen who visited in the mid-1800s (favole means "fairy tale") The most appealing town north of the Cinque Terre — but also the most distant (one hour by train) — is Santa Margherita Ligure old-school resort town has an enjoyable urban bustle and a handful of sights (including the Baroque Basilica of Santa Margherita) While Portofino's velour allure is tarnished by a nonstop traffic jam in peak season Santa Margherita Ligure has a breezy harborfront with a beach promenade and its aristocratic architecture hints at old money but a boat makes the 15-minute trip with more class and scenery either following the sidewalk along (and sometimes hanging over) the sea (2.5 miles) or you can take a quieter two-hour hike high into the hills Portofino is the movie star's Italian Riviera The yacht-harbor resort with grand scenery — and its sleek jewelry shops art galleries and haute couture boutiques filling a humble village shell — has the sheen of new money It's the kind of place where the sailing masts are taller than the houses and church steeples classic Italian architecture and wooded peninsula make Portofino an appealing destination nonetheless More out of the way (and better as a day trip) is Porto Venere This enchanting seafront village is perfect for a scenic boat or bus ride An antidote to the gritty transportation hub of La Spezia just around the bay this enchanting resort is as scenic as the Cinque Terre towns — but with a bit of glitz skinny pastel facades rises up from an inviting harborfront promenade especially if you climb up-up-up behind town for increasingly better views Porto Venere faces not the open sea but the beautiful Gulf of La Spezia — more romantically known as the Gulf of Poets — where Lord Byron was said to have gone for a hardy swim despite rough seas and local warnings to the contrary for a little while longer.) Scanning the bay you'll see the outskirts of muscular La Spezia the often-snow-covered peaks of the Apuan Alps the resort town of Lerici and — across a narrow strait — the rugged island of Palmaria choose one or more of these gems for a classic Italian Riviera experience Rick Steves writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here if you’re looking to live the Sicilian dream for a few days but don’t necessarily feel like dealing with the tourism surge or sky-high prices consider these less trendy—though equally alluring—stand-ins that deliver a taste of the sweet life The Best Tiny Cabin Stays in the U.S. You’ll Want to Book, STAT The second largest island in the Mediterranean is second to none when it comes to scenic landscapes sandy beaches—a rarity in the region—mountainous hiking trails and nuraghi Bronze Age stone ruins shrouded in mystery travelers can unwind at a really nice hotel with a pool and spa that might even give the fictional White Lotus a run for its money On the heel of Italy’s boot sits the low-key region of Puglia Its stock has risen in recent years with tales of its relaxed vibe stunning scenery and ancient architecture being espoused by influencers But the reality is that even with its social media buzz the maze-like hilltop village of Alberobello still retains an off-the-beaten-path charm with cobblestone paths and traditional domed trullo houses that makes it a fairytale alternative to the typical Italian tourist route A hidden gem on Italy’s southern Adriatic coast the quiet port town of Monopoli looks photoshopped with its sandy coves ancient churches—notably the Baroque Monopoli Cathedral—and fishing boats floating in the photogenic harbor Head to one of the cozy trattorias or authentic pizzerias It’s sort of impossible to believe that a place this naturally pretty tasty and interesting isn’t overrun with tourists (It’s probably because all the holiday goers are snapping photos in nearby Polignano a Mare.) The second most populous Adriatic island after Krk, Korčula sits just off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia olive groves and verdant vineyards that grow local varietals you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else such as Pošip you can live out your own White Lotus-inspired wine-tasting fantasy (though Don’t leave without sampling homemade traditional tubular-shaped pasta called žrnovski makaruni The largest and most populous island in Greece Crete has all the Mediterranean flair of Sicily but with a Greek spin You’ll find plenty of vineyards for wine tasting authentic tavernas that serve local dishes plus ancient archaeological sites such as the Minoan palaces of Knossos It’s also home to some spectacular beaches Be sure to explore the quaint towns and buzzing cities And carve out some time to hit the museums and monasteries Despite having been part of France since 1768 Corsica very much holds onto its distinct Italian culture there’s no chance you’re doomed to repeat the poor dining choices of the guests in White Lotus who inexplicably eat at the hotel every night The staggeringly gorgeous Mediterranean island is a place where time stands still as visitors fall deeper in love with its coastal villages Sicily and Cyprus might seem like quite different destinations both Eastern Mediterranean islands actually share common genetic heritage While there are certainly cultural and geographical distinctions visitors will also notice a lot of similarities—including a dedication to tradition warm hospitality and incredible food that focuses on locally grown ingredients (though you will be trading handmade pasta for Cypriot classics like halloumi) enchanting hilltop towns and well-preserved ancient ruins also add to the appeal Situated between Sicily and the North African coast Malta—which for reference is considered part of Southern Europe—presents a mix of heritage warm weather and awe-inspiring scenery that’s made the tenth-smallest country in the world a popular filming location for movies the historic sites run the gamut from UNESCO-listed ancient temples and shipwrecks off the coast to the 16th-century Grandmasters Palace and St 8 Small Towns in the U.K. That Look Straight Out of a Storybook Italian version The G20 Conference on women’s empowerment took place on the 26th of August 2021 in Santa Margherita Ligure This was the first time that an event on women’s empowerment was organized in the G20 system paying attention to the quality of women’s work to policies to support their talents and leadership to the definition and protection of their rights and to tackle gender-based violence The Conference was opened with the reading of the message of the Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and with the speech of the Italian Minister for equal opportunities and family followed by the reading of the message of the President of the Senate the interventions of the Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies Maria Edera Spadoni and of the European Commissioner for equality The Conference involved gender equality Ministers from the G20 countries and host countries representatives of international organisations (UN Women Labour and economic empowerment and work-life balance The Conference also hosted a specific meeting attended by the Ministers responsible for Equal Opportunities dedicated to the condition of women in Afghanistan At the end of the Conference Minister Bonetti circulated a Chair Statement that will be sent to the G20 Leaders The Chair’s Statement is available here E-Mail: segreteria.pariop@governo.it PEC: pariopportunita@mailbox.governo.it Questo sito utilizza cookie tecnici e di terze parti.Puoi liberamente prestare accedendo al pannello delle preferenze cookie raggiungibile dal footer.Per saperne di più consulta le note legali Liguria will amaze you even at Christmas: during the holidays in its villages, you will find a thousand nativity scenes, amid ancient flavours and entertainments. And, the atmosphere of the winter sea is unmissable. Here is a pocket guide to the nativity scenes in Liguria Below are the most important events that light up the festivities from west to east at the parish church of Sant’Antonio Abate the traditional mass will be sung by the “Cantoria” of Dolceacqua there will be a market and a concert by the City Band at 6:00 pm in the parish church the Dusäigöti will offer a walking route around the traditional fires “Cantendu denäi au fœgu” with Soundpressure Departure from “Fravega” (via Dante Alighieri) at 9:00 pm the long-awaited lantern festival for young and old returns; it starts from Piazza Garibaldi at 5:00 pm with the Theatre of a Thousand Colours that will guide you through the streets of the village immersed in a charming Christmas atmosphere with many surprises there is a route among nativity scenes with the “Presepiando Festival” featuring 20 participating commercial activities [Link to visit Dolceacqua: https://www.visitdolceacqua.it] Bordighera shines with winter lights and colours  A rich program of events in the city that enchanted Monet to experience Christmas in a magical atmosphere with the whole family: Christmas markets it’s known: those who want to give a nice Christmas present must wait for the traditional “Historical Fair of Santa Lucia” on December 11th and surprises of the 10th edition of Christmas at Villa Boselli await young and old at the spectacular inauguration of the Christmas village on Friday offering unforgettable tastings of local specialties and items made by local artisans the eighth edition of “Uparte Natale” is ready to amaze from Saturday an exhibition dedicated to art and creative craftsmanship by Elimond and wooden toys will also be accompanied by an unmissable appointment with workshops by the winning artists of the “Visions of Notes and Poetry” competition Waiting for Christmas in San Bartolomeo al Mare  the traditional Christmas market of San Bartolomeo al Mare awaits you on Friday in the charming village of the province of Imperia “Waiting for Christmas” is the name of the 2023 edition that will bring handmade products and hot chocolate to Torre Santa Maria square from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm you will find many opportunities for your Christmas gifts starting with the “Christmas Magic Village,” a traditional Christmas market with a Nordic touch set up inside the San Josemaria Escrivà Gardens you’ll discover gift ideas such as handmade Christmas items The markets will be open from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm from Monday to Saturday and from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sundays Musical events and animations for children and families will accompany your shopping Don’t miss the “Elf Workshop” for the little ones with baby-dance while the music of the “U Gumbu de Loa-Verzi” concert and the gospel musical show by The Soul of Gospel will liven up the village on several occasions The attraction will be open on the following days: Saturday there will be a large fair for last-minute shopping and a Santa Claus Walk from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm Check the City of Savona website for all other scheduled events at the headquarters of the Circle of Artists of Pozzo Garitta in Albissola Marina the twenty-first edition of the “Christmas Ceramics” exhibition will take place with over 200 participants from Italy and abroad to celebrate the wonderful artistic adventure of the region The inauguration of the traditional event will take place on Saturday while opening hours will be as follows: from Monday to Friday A series of three appointments for young and old at the Casa Museo Jorn during the second edition of “Christmas at Casa Jorn.” At 4:00 pm on Saturday children can participate in plastic manipulation workshops creating a Christmas object from Nordic fairy tales the workshop will feature collage and painting workshops to create Christmas self-portraits The event will conclude with a toast on Thursday with a guided tour of the museum and an aperitif with focaccia Four municipalities join for the Christmas celebrations: from December 1st The program will be divided among the four villages: Finalmarina/Finalborgo/Finalpia/Varigotti with special events and activities proposed by various associations in the area Discover the entire event program on the Finale Ligure City website the city of the kiss and the small wall will be under the spotlight with initiatives and markets of Alassio Christmas Town The first day of the Christmas event will be rich in activities from the delivery of the prestigious “Alassino d’oro” in the Parish Hall of the Ancient Collegiate of Sant’Ambrogio to the scenic race of Santa Clauses from the Alassio Pier a route of 2.5 km to be covered with a Santa Claus hat for glory and for the mulled wine at the end of the race Rapallo Xmas Festival is the grand Christmas festival that will involve Rapallo during the holiday season themed workshops for children and teenagers Santa Margherita Ligure: Santa Claus Village  with the lighting of the large tree and the city lights followed by the inauguration of Santa Claus Village at 2:30 pm in Giardini a Mare and Piazza V Santa Claus Village at Giardini a Mare will be open every day with a food area and a dedicated space for special events as well as booths presenting a wide range of products including promotional and cultural activities The Elf House will also be present at Santa Claus Village available for the little ones and where the Elves will be waiting for you Sestri Levante between villages and music  the Christmas Village returns to Piazza Bo with the lighting of Christmas trees and the opening of traditional markets following the following hours: from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and games for young and old will be the undisputed protagonists of an event that will involve the center of Sestri Levante all children can also deliver their letters to Santa Claus hoping to find their favorite toys under the tree on the occasion of the patronal feast of San Nicolò the Christmas Party will enliven Villa Ragone starting from 11:30 am with a treasure hunt Are you looking for a glamorous destination for your Christmas Portofino and its Christmas events could be just what you’re looking for the chosen date for the traditional Fire Ceremony and the lighting of the Tree in the little square the pearl of Tigullio will welcome the festivities in grand style parking should be free between 4:00 pm and 12:00 am so don’t miss the opportunity to experience an unforgettable evening in a stunning location the whole village mobilizes with Christmas decorations in the narrow streets and in the sites of the local community for the third edition of the Christmas markets you can enjoy local products and admire the creations of local artisans while sipping mulled wine Unmissable are also the animations and the visit to the “Santa’s Mine,” a journey in the XX Settembre gallery with the geologists of the Archaeological Mining Museum The Oratorio Antico also proposes the “Nativity Village,” set up with creations made for the occasion by the young artistic collective while the Parish Church of San Michele exhibits the nativity scene in Genoese style Santo Stefano D’Aveto: the true atmosphere of Christmas  enveloped in the atmosphere of enchanted mountains warmed by the sun’s warmth the Christmas markets “Art and Flavors” will bring handmade products and gastronomic excellences of the valley to the Bocciodromo Arvigo in Santo Stefano d’Aveto The opening days will be as follows: Saturday the opening of Santa’s House is scheduled for Saturday The attraction will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on the same days as the market at Bocciodromo Arvigo prepare your letters and don’t forget to deliver them to the host participants in various initiatives can also experience a unique adventure with the donkeys of La Villa enjoying an unprecedented tour of the country starting from the entrance of the Castle reservation at the La Ghianda Agricultural Company is recommended Don’t miss the appointment with the local craftsmen and the meeting with Santa Claus the little ones can deliver their letters or directly entrust dreams and wishes to Père Noël the historic center of the town in the province of Genoa will host a traditional Christmas market in the spaces of disused commercial premises Participants can appreciate local artisanal products taste the main culinary excellences of the Genoese region and experience the magic of traditional dances and games with melodies of fifes and accordions and Christmas decorations fifth-grade children in Uscio are ready to make the Christmas season in Liguria even more special their markets will enliven the town gardens with the proceeds of the day going towards the realization of the end-of-year play Do you want to discover the Val Fontanabuona during the Christmas season Santa Claus himself awaits young and old amidst traditional games there will be the “saddle baptism” with ponies provided by ASD El-Rancho will inaugurate the new season of cribs in the church square The evocative event will be accompanied by a choir and traditional Christmas songs also providing attendees with sweets and Ippocrasso the Christmas lights will illuminate the various hamlets of the town in the province of Genoa all connected by a free train starting at 10 am the gardens of Tavola Bronzea will welcome inflatable games Santa’s house will open its doors to the little ones with sweets The streets of the hamlet will then be the stage for musical performances during the afternoon closing the day with an exhibition of vintage postcards in the council hall and a Gospel choir in the church of San Rocco starting at 6 pm the market of hobbyists awaits enthusiasts and curious visitors with games and many gastronomic surprises the magic of cribs and Christmas decorations will envelop the hamlet of Mainetto from early morning offering hot chocolate and even an exciting dog show The magic of Christmas envelops and involves the Ligurian seaside village of Moneglia and much more await you on Corso Longhi from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday Among the events not to be missed is also the Christmas Party on December 23rd in Piazza delle Poste Pro Loco awaits the little ones with animations parades of “Christmas jesters,” and the inevitable greeting from Santa Claus in person The anticipation of Christmas at La Gaiazza  The events leading up to December 25th also pass through the municipality of Ceranesi and families for an unmissable Christmas event the parish of Giovi awaits you for a traditional Christmas market with exhibitions and sales of local craftsmanship the proceeds of which will go to social projects for the community The hours will be as follows: from 9:30 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm on Friday Christmas markets in Villavecchia in Ronco Scrivia  The magic of Christmas is ready to return along the ancient Via Postumia with the thirteenth edition of the Villavecchia markets more than 60 stands will exhibit artisanal products also offering among the many novelties a Lego exhibition at the city library and the Columbia cinema An essential stop for all Christmas lovers is the appointment with the Cribs in the Village an event organized by Pro Loco Borgo Fornari APS in its third edition visitors can participate in a special contest by exhibiting their small crib in the most characteristic corners of the high Scrivia valley village the most original will be rewarded with a surprise prize Artisans and hobbies on display in Rovegno  the Christmas markets of Rovegno return with artisanal objects and stands with mulled wine and hot chocolate scattered through the streets of the village it will also be possible to taste local products in rustic sandwiches the Christmas elf will await the letters of the little ones in his little house The unmissable day will close with the show of the Teatro Scalzo Company The Tradition of the San Nicola Market in Genoa  the oldest market in the Superba (Genoa) returns to Piazza Piccapetra from Friday The thirty-fourth edition awaits both young and old with stands filled with gastronomic delights and traditional objects the proceeds of which will be donated to charity for solidarity projects in the city The Art of Wood Takes Over Piazza Matteotti  artisanal stands and local gastronomic products will take over the spaces of Piazza Matteotti will include 27 exhibitors from Liguria and neighboring regions Discovering Forte Tenaglie in a Christmas Key  Christmas stalls will display handmade creations by local artisans and typical Christmas symbols from 3 pm to 8 pm Don’t miss the guided tour of the Fort and its “Santa Barbara” at 3:30 pm The Christmas Market of the Dopolavoro Ferroviario Genova in Rivarolo  the Arena Albatros in Rivarolo will be filled with stalls and music with the third edition of the Christmas market of the Dopolavoro Ferroviario of Genoa do not miss the distribution of cheese focaccia The (Christmas) Book Fair in Galleria Mazzini  the 97th edition of the Book Fair in Genoa is perfect for you In the marvelous spaces of Galleria Mazzini will offer a series of literary gift ideas taking you on an unforgettable journey through novels and Christmas tales especially in the year of Genoa as the Italian Capital of the Book will have an even more special flavor and will be open every day until January 7 Via XXV Aprile awaits the curious with stands and exhibitors who will showcase fabrics and handmade products from the communities supported by Helpcode in Cambodia The market will be open from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm the artisanal and gastronomic markets of Apparizione will officially inaugurate the Christmas season Santa Claus will wait for children’s letters in his house participants can enjoy the traditional polenta dinner and the subsequent burraco and cirulla tournament featuring a series of unmissable activities and the award ceremony for the “O Pandoce ciù bon di Paisciun” contest a rich artistic exhibition conceived and organized by the Teatro Scalzo Company will enliven the streets of the capital of La Spezia with shows The series of events will accompany the queen of the Gulf of Poets towards Christmas offering a variety of performances for both adults and children including charming city parades featuring musicians and stilt walkers Four Villages and a Christmas: Discover the Cinque Terre and Val Petronio in a Christmas Key the Cinque Terre is one of the most picturesque and charming places in the whole country be careful not to consider them exclusively summer destinations ignoring the more intimate and hidden charm of the winter season and the nativity scenes scattered from Moneglia to Sestri Levante through the events of the “Four Villages and a Christmas” project there will be a real “magical forest” in Piazza Matteotti an almost fairytale place animated by Christmas characters have been renewed with new low-consumption LED lights and the installation of dedicated timers The lighting is scheduled for 6 pm on Thursday there will be many activities related to environmental issues combining territorial promotion with citizen awareness of environmental respect and sustainability There will also be artisanal nativity scenes in the Civic Palace as well as an ice skating rink and the traditional Christmas train that will cross the city Lerici and its Villages and the Magic of Christmas  the magic of Christmas will conquer Lerici and its surroundings with activities “The magic box tells” will bring theatres and readings for children aged 5 to 10 to the village the 45th edition of Christmas Bazar will illuminate Lerici’s Municipal Palace attracting the curious and tourists to the English market stalls organised by the International Women’s Club of La Spezia on the occasion of the Immaculate Conception games and creative workshops will wait for the little ones for the first edition of Xmas Lerici in the spaces of the Municipal Palace in Piazza Bagigalupi from 10 am to 6 pm discover the magic of Christmas in beautiful Porto Venere Start your winter visit to Byron’s village among the craft and gastronomic stalls of the Christmas markets and mulled wine will attract curious visitors to Porto Venere and alle Grazie also reserving a series of initiatives and meetings with Santa Claus for the little ones the Christmas Concert of the students of the Liceo Costa della Spezia awaits you in the charming church of San Lorenzo Another unmissable event is the special Submarine Christmas an initiative by Spezia SUB that will take place on Sunday Have you never visited medieval Ameglia or have you never done it at Christmas don’t miss the opportunity to experience a wandering Christmas in the town halfway between Liguria and Tuscany a walk through the streets of Caprione will kick off a month of events and markets you can be enchanted by the colours and scents of the hobby and gastronomic market with workshops and activities also dedicated to children and families Among the main events in December in Ameglia the lighting of the Christmas tree in all the fractions of the municipality stands out on Friday the Fiumaretta location will be filled with artisanal and gastronomic markets starting at 2 pm reserving a show with Christmas carols performed by schools at 4 pm The day will end with the arrival of Santa Claus in the evening and the collection of letters from the little participants the famous Santa Claus will land on the shores of the town the Bocca di Magra location will host a treasure hunt and the awaited concert by the Santo Stefano di Magra Philharmonic by the EsaEnsemble of La Spezia at the Parish Church of San Vincenzo in Ameglia will follow the Fiumaretta location will host a musical show called “In… Christmas song,” scheduled at 3:30 pm in the Church of Sant’Isidoro Deiva Marina and the Christmas Tree Festival The wonder of Christmas trees will conquer the alleys of Mezzema starting at 2:30 pm on Thursday The inevitable symbol of the most beloved holiday of the year will colour the streets of Deiva Marina triggering a real contest that will reward the most beautiful decoration of this year Hot chocolate and other products for a warm Christmas snack will not be missing The colours of Christmas are ready to conquer the Fieschi Castle in Varese Ligure with the markets on Sunday will be open from 3 pm on the following days: from Friday Waiting for Christmas in Rocchetta di Vara Games and workshops for the little ones will animate the village of Rocchetta di Vara until November 30 and from Thursday The event will end with the final party on Thursday organised by the Municipality and the Pro Loco of Rocchetta di Vara Famous for the unrivalled splendour of the Italian Riviera the region of Liguria is host to a grand selection of spectacular sights and hidden treasures Turquoise coves and pastel-painted seaside towns are cradled by the crescent coastline and a plethora of beautiful hotels decorate the seafront serving as thresholds to the wondrous secrets that await you in Liguria Let us introduce you to three of the very best hotels to visit in 2020 The Excelsior Palace Hotel in Rapallo reopened earlier this month and has recently achieved the “LEGEND” classification from Preferred Hotels and Resorts with its state-of-the-art renovation Overlooking the Mediterranean water in Rapallo Bay to the east and facing the green headland of Portofino to the west the Excelsior Palace Hotel is situated on the Ligurian beachfront Expect a grandiose greeting on arrival from the colossal new entrance porch with eight lavish pinnacles admire the restyle of the entrances to the wellness centre and the bathhouse find the refurbished Eden Roc seaside restaurant and treat your eyes to sublime views of the sea while your taste buds revel in the finest flavours of fresh Indulge in the Beauty Spa Health and Fitness club with an indoor heated pool and a brand new gym three jacuzzis and a gazebo for outdoor massages to pamper yourself in the warm breeze An outdoor swimming pool is now being heated for those who can’t endure a swimless winter Book a boat excursion into the azure of Rapallo Bay Tour the closeby historic villages which embellish the natural beauty of the coast with their charm like the world heritage site of Cinque Terre and the fishing village of Portofino Each village is rich with culture and secrets of their own while all exemplify the bliss of authentic Ligurian life Recently acquired by Excelsior Palace Hotel Hotel Helios will open its doors to the public in April Located in the seaside resort of Santa Margherita Ligure Hotel Helios rests directly on the turquoise seafront gifting you the graceful company of the Mediterranean and a close relationship with the regal Ligurian coastline There’s no better place to embrace these breathtaking views of the sea and seaside villages than the balcony of your room the suites are filled with everything you need to feel right at home Take advantage of the exclusive swimming area where you can bathe in the soothing sun refresh yourself with a dip in two glorious natural seawater pools No restaurant is more highly rated among the locals thanks to its delicious selection of traditional Italian dishes and the very best of Ligurian cuisine Hotel Helios’ location at Santa Margherita Ligure encourages you to explore the magical villages that populate the Ligurian coast The sites of Portofino and Cinque Terre are less than an hour away and the green heart of the La Spezia territory Miramare the Palace Hotel returns later this month for another deluxe season Live the high-life in one of 50 opulent suites freeing space with rich facilities and comforting decor A magical spa offers an assortment of treatments Unwind by the heated outdoor freshwater pool exclusively reserved for Miramare’s guests Immersed against the backdrop of Miramare’s tropical park the panoramic pool falls beautifully between sky and sea Simply sit back and admire the deepest blue vista you’ll ever see as the sky Take advantage of Miramare’s supreme sporting facilities and have fun with one of the numerous activities on offer Golf on the 18 holes found in the Golf Club degli Ulivi Take up a new sport with exciting tennis lessons Or embark on the perfect bike ride along the cycle path which winds round the coast making for the most picturesque journey you’ll ever have Looking to absorb some history and culture Miramare’s location in Sanremo places it at a comfortable distance from several stunning Ligurian villages Travel to the medieval village of Apricale a favourite among painters and artists for its ancient beauty and discover the traditional medieval commune of Dolceacqua known for its magnificent “donkey’s back” bridge that connects the village together Image credit at the very top of the article: Solarisys/Bigstock.com un'area riservata con: approfondimenti esclusivi contenuti personalizzati e altri vantaggi speciali Topics: , , INFORMAZIONI SUL TRATTAMENTO DEI DATI PERSONALI La 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All three are among the twenty most expensive beach destinations in the world, according to a ranking drawn up by the TravelMag.com website the website calculated the lowest average price for a double room in August 2023 (excluding Airbnb and rental accommodation) only hotels with at least three stars and located close to the town or the beach were considered How does Airbnb operate in Monaco ? A large majority of the most expensive destinations are in the United States coming second with Positano at an average of $481 per night as well as 18th and 20th with Amalfi ($295) and Santa Margherita Ligure ($292) respectively New US city to have direct flight from Nice airport in 2024 Topics: , Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "afcde890f40af036932e615ad142e6ca" );document.getElementById("c3612e14aa").setAttribute( "id" Salva il nome e la email in questo browser per quando commenterai le prossime volte The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden As far as many people in Italy are concerned August 15th is the height of summer - and that in itself is worth celebrating August 15th is when Catholics celebrate the Assumption or the ascendance of the Virgin Mary into heaven it was a holiday in Italy long before it took on a religious significance comes from the Latin Feriae Augusti (the festivals of the Emperor Augustus) which were introduced back in 18 BC and were celebrated alongside other ancient Roman summer festivals These festivities were linked to the longer Augustali period – intended to be a period of rest after months of hard labour Siena's Palio dell'Assunta usually takes place on August 16th The holiday now combines both its ancient Roman and Catholic roots with marking the semi-official peak of Italy's summer holiday season It’s traditional to use the August long weekend to take a trip out of the city so if you stay in town you'll notice it's much quieter than usual the regime would organise trips with special offers for the 13th-15th August the idea being that less well-off workers would get the opportunity to visit a different part of the country Even today there are often discounts on packages for the Ferragosto weekend – though you may find that train tickets and hotel rooms sell out fast many Italian families go away on longer vacations at this time of year too If you didn’t have the foresight to book a trip of your own you may be wondering how to make the most of the day bank holidays mean total shutdown even in major towns and cities with everything from post offices to public transport closed And as we mentioned earlier it's the start of Italy's holiday season meaning you'll see 'chiuso per ferie' signs popping up all over the place on Ferragosto a large number of museums and cultural sites remain open So it’s an excellent time to visit major attractions such as the Colosseum Pantheon or Galleria Borghese if you’re in the capital or one of the many museums and sites across the rest of Italy Ferragosto is also usually celebrated with special church services and religious processions as well as fireworks displays and other events While these were cancelled over the precious two summers due to Covid-19 events and gatherings can go ahead restriction-free this year But the most traditional way to celebrate of all is with a big family lunch you'll see many restaurants remain open on this date and may even offer special Ferragosto menus for the occasion Please log in here to leave a comment Before an intimate gathering of their closest friends and family, just as they had wished, Rod Stewart and his long-term love Penny Lancaster became man and wife this weekend The nuptials took place on the Italian Riviera where the couple held a civil ceremony in Santa Margherita Ligure just outside the exclusive resort of Portofino followed by an evening service at La Cervara Abbey arrived for the morning ceremony in the 17th-century Villa Durazzo showing off the endless set of pins Rod so admires in a curve-skimming white satin mini-dress The model's long blonde tresses flowed free about her shoulders and the look was finished off with a simple diamond necklace had chosen a dapper cream jacket and blue pin-striped trousers the couple walked from the villa to a nearby restaurant to pick up their 19-month-old son Alastair From there it was a short stroll back to the resort's habour where they greeted well-wishers before boarding a small boat to the superstar's luxury yacht Lady Ann Magee At sunset the wedding party set out in blacked-out people carriers to La Cervera Abbey a 14th-century monastery with a spectacular cloister and sea-view gardens While Saturday's celebrations were shrouded in secrecy the night before the star and his sweetheart were pictured enjoying themselves at a pre-wedding party and emerging from an exclusive Portofino hotel singing songs By entering your details, you are agreeing to HELLO! 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Menu.page-298104081{--slot4:#1f7c1d;--slot7:#1f7c1d;--slot11:#1f7c1d;--slot13:#1f7c1d;--slot14:#1f7c1d;--metaColor:#1f7c1d;--navColor:#1f7c1d}(Travel) it’s no wonder summer is the most popular season for traveling the Hamptons and the Amalfi Coast) seem to be at the top of everyone’s list and August to escape the hordes of tourists With the sunny season just a few months away it’s the perfect time to start planning a trip somewhere fabulous (and Scroll on for 10 less obvious summer vacation spots that you’re sure to love @grandhotelmiramareGolfo Paradiso often gets overlooked by travelers But this tiny stretch of Ligurian coastline in northern Italy has all the magic of the Amalfi Coast without the throngs of bikini-clad tourists And while A-listers and jetsetters have long flocked to Portofino the neighboring town of Santa Margherita Ligure remains delightfully unbothered — and that’s how locals like it Situated about 22 miles southeast of Genoa and connected to the city by regional train service the former fishing village is a delightfully low-key Mediterranean gem that’s ideal for summer holiday goers who want to catch rays on the sun-splashed beaches Where to stay: The picture of art nouveau refinement, Grand Hotel Miramare, a member of Leading Hotels of the World is the grandest option in Santa Margherita Ligure Owned and operated by the Fustinoni family since 1945 this enduringly upscale coastal retreat continues to shine with well-heeled amenities — including a seawater pool ShutterstockThrongs of tourists head to the Algarve in the summer. Most don’t even know about the coastal charms of Alentejo. An even quieter alternative to chill Comporta Melides is a tiny hidden treasure tucked between hillsides and the waves of the Atlantic Ocean under-the-radar village gives you plenty of time to shop at the local boutiques see dolphins jumping above the azure tides feast on fresh seafood at unassuming local haunts Where to stay: One of the most anticipated hotel openings in Europe last year, Vermelho Melides — the exceedingly stylish hotel from shoe designer Christian Louboutin — inspires awe with its audacious design More than just a place to admire azulejos tiles and the now Insta-famous handcrafted silver bar the 13-key respite encourages guests to sip cocktails on the terraces and take a dip in the pool @gundari_resortWhile everyone else is living it up in Santorini and Mykonos you’ll be better served to venture beyond the well-trodden tourist path there’s still an uninterrupted sense of placidity Spend your days doing boat trips to secluded coves and swimming in the sparkling Aegean Sea head to homespun eateries for authentic souvlaki and octopus plucked straight from the water Where to stay: The first ultra-luxe resort to open on the under-wraps island of Folegandros, Gundari trades the traditional whitewashed Cyclades aesthetic for natural stone that plays into the raw natural presence of the property that sits on 80 untamed acres expect delicious food and a blissful spa for wellness rituals that draw inspiration from ancient Greece @hotelletoinystbarthMost people avoid the Caribbean due to the threat of weather in the summer Barts is a rare exception that’s great in June and July If you've always dreamt of visiting the chic it’s worth considering a summer trip for a more peaceful escape You’ll enjoy near-empty beaches and avoid peak-season rates (many hotels offer discounts and special programs to entice travelers) and it’s way easier to snag a table at the famously swanky beach restaurants This overlooked period also brings with it warm weather daylight that stretches well into the evening hours Where to stay: On an island awash with five-star stays, Hôtel Le Toiny, a resplendent Relais & Chateaux property sets itself apart with unmatched service and amenities The turquoise sea and sparkling pool are the perfect spots to cool off refreshing drinks at the breezy beach club do the job luxe villas with plush beds and a soundtrack of crashing waves await @babylonstorenWinter in the Cape Winelands (for reference that's summer in the Northern Hemisphere) is South Africa’s best-kept secret crisp temps keep fair-weather sippers away the native fynbos shrubs are out in full force and trips to the mountain-backed wineries feel super intimate and special without the peak-season visitors Oenophiles who don’t mind a long-haul flight should hop on a plane bound for Stellenbosch — a charming enclave an hour outside of Cape Town — to traipse through verdant vineyards Where to stay: Lean into the agritourism trend with a stay at Babylonstoren One of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in South Africa the pastoral property has gorgeous produce gardens a sleek tasting room overlooking the vineyards Start the day with a farm-to-fork breakfast at Babel followed by a flight of estate-grown vino or a botanical-laced massage and end the night cozied up by the fire in your cottage @visitljubljanaLjubljana is low-key one of the most photogenic capitals in all of Europe with beautiful architecture Because it doesn’t have the name recognition of Paris and London nor a big airport that fields stopovers from the United States and across the continent Slovenia’s largest city is never overrun with tourists Summer is the prime time to stroll sprawling Tivoli Park and check out some of the well-regarded art museums it’s also a great destination to stretch your dollar Where to stay: The tallest and most luxurious stay in the city, the InterContinental Ljubljana commands attention Recognizable for its sky-grazing glass exterior the five-star hotel supplies an award-winning rooftop restaurant where the vistas are as fantastic as the food and a prime location that makes it an ideal home base for sightseeing @thesunseekerbyronbayA bohemian beach community that’s Australian to its core Byron Bay epitomizes laid-back coastal vibes And while the town peaks in the summer (the months of December there are seasonal opportunities for whale watching and pleasant weather for hiking to the lighthouse Rainforest walks and farm visits show off a more pastoral side of the storied seaside destination be sure to get back to the main beach in time to unfurl a blanket and watch the sunset over the ocean Where to stay: Channeling the nostalgia of old-school motels in a fresh, contemporary way, The Sunseeker oozes retro cool factor and has plenty to appeal to present-day holiday goers as well The stylish refuge reflects Byron Bay’s vibrant-meets-chill ethos from the tropical tiki bar to the grid-worthy mineral pool which is heated in the winter months (summertime in the U.S.) E-bikes for tooling around town are a nice touch @badruttspalaceSwooshing down the legendary slopes of St Moritz is a cherished pastime for Olympians and recreational skiers and snowboarders alike When the white powder gives way to green mountainsides and sunshine this postcard-perfect town in the Swiss Alps becomes a hotbed for outdoor activity With prices way below the going rate in the busy winter months it’s a great time to visit this ritzy alpine resort without breaking the bank Where to stay: Badrutt's Palace Hotel is a legend known for its spectacular setting plus sailing and stand-up paddleboarding on the nearby Upper Engadin Valley lakes The iconic mountain resort also boasts a fabulous spa for revitalizing rituals and rooms that promise restful zzzs @shangrila_tokyoTokyo tops the travel bucket list for many travelers And while Japan’s sprawling megapolis capital is a hugely popular and bustling travel destination all year things actually slow down in the summer months the oppressive heat has a lot to do with that If you can get past sweating while touring it’s a great time to avoid crowds at Tokyo Skytree and Sensō-ji Temple and explore neighborhoods such as Shibuya and Ginza You’ll also skip the notoriously long lines at Toyosu Market’s queue-worthy sushi joints and up your chances of snagging hard-to-come-by reservations at Michelin-rated omakase spots Where to stay: Shangri-La Tokyo is a luxurious overnight in the central business district that’s close to the Imperial Palace and steps from Tokyo Station. For a midday sightseeing break, head to the lobby lounge for posh afternoon tea and massage at the tranquil spa feels especially fitting after exploring in the steamy summer months @limelighthotelSun Valley is a favorite winter sports destination that’s known for skiing and snowboarding When the piles of snow melt and the sun shines bright above the verdant landscape it’s super pretty — and surprisingly empty That translates to wide open spaces to roam navigating hundreds of miles of mountain bike paths and stopping to snap photos sans droves of other tourists in the wildflower-filled meadows ride the scenic gondola to the summit of Bald Mountain carve out some time to grab a beer at Sun Valley Brewing Company and visit the Sawtooth Botanical Garden Where to stay: A springboard for outdoor adventure, Limelight Hotel Ketchum provides easy access to nature and custom itineraries to help guests make the most of the season The property also has a lounge for hanging out and listening to acoustic music as well as comfy rooms to crash at the end of action-packed days A good movie on the beach while laying down with the waves and the moon on the background Or a good movie in the alleys of an historic center crowded by friends watching the movie with the help of wi-fi technology and headphones Liguria is perfect for an open-air film and cinema experience Here are some of the most beautiful summer cinema arenas in Liguria Until 3 September at the Bocciofila A. Corzetto in via G. Bettolo, 9 open-air cinema screening. Shows at 9.30pm in July and at 9pm in August. Program at Facebook The couple exchanged vows in a 20 minute ceremony at 10.30am local time at the Villa Durazzo a 17th-century palace in the Mediterranean resort of Santa Margherita Ligure said there were about a dozen family members present as well as a translator for the bride and groom and their two witnesses "They did not exchange rings maybe because they are saving that for a religious ceremony," Costa said The deputy mayor said he was impressed by the bride's long white dress which he described as having pearls sewn into it "She had her hair loose and her dress was really beautiful," he said Cars were seen leaving the venue at 11.05am after photos had been taken The couple were reported to be heading to Cervara a former gothic abbey above Portofino with commanding views of the sea Other reports suggested that three yachts were waiting offshore as an alternative venue for the celebrations have been kept secret after a reported £2.5m deal with OK Guests were asked not to buy presents but to make donations to a children's hospital Each guest was given a box containing a butterfly to release at the wedding The 22-year-olds were childhood sweethearts and McLoughlin was said to have brushed off the England footballer's pleas for a date for a couple of years before finally caving in chasing away paparazzi desperate to snatch a picture of the bride in her Marchesa wedding gown The dress is rumoured to have cost up to £200,000 The couple were snapped at the local town hall on Tuesday where they formally declared their intention to wed Rooney and McLoughlin's wedding will be a far more glamorous affair than his proposal almost five years ago The footballer popped the question in a BP garage forecourt and after McLoughlin said yes they went back to her mother's house to celebrate with a dinner of corned beef hash who live in a multi-million pound Cheshire mansion with a swimming pool and gym William Hill is offering odds of 5/1 that the marriage will last five years or less Plans to guarantee a higher quality of beach services in Italy at regulated prices got the green light on Monday with unanimous approval of a draft law on the future of coastal tourism Lidos and other businesses occupying beaches will be more tightly regulated under new rules, according to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera with tighter criteria on everything from ease of access for the disabled to environmental impact is also expected to be capped according to the draft proposal READ ALSO: Private lidos take up more than 40 percent of Italian beaches: report New rules will promote “a fair ratio between rates and quality of service for everyone, including for the disabled,” reports the Ansa news agency though no further information was immediately available about how prices may change The proposal came after consumer watchdogs correctly predicted that lidos would hike their prices in 2021 to make up for losses and cover extra costs related to the Covid-19 pandemic Research by consumer study institute IRCAF found that June 2021 prices to rent two loungers and an umbrella ranged from €10 per day on some Italian beaches to a staggering €50 on others The draft law includes new rules intended to prevent the monopolisation of large swathes of sandy areas and free up Italy's increasingly privatised beaches It envisages "an adequate balance between state-owned areas and free or equipped free areas" There will be a new limit on how many lidos each individual can own and a requirement for future lido owners to ensure free access to the beach A report by environmental association Legambiente last year warned that it’s getting harder to find a spot to sunbathe for free as nearly 43 percent of Italy’s sandy beaches are now occupied by private lidos In some parts of Italy as much as 70 percent of sandy coast is taken up by lidos and other concessions the stretch of the Adriatic Coast around Rimini is now almost impossible to access for free with 90 percent of beaches in Rimini in private hands and 100 percent in Gatteo tenders will reportedly open for those hoping to run lidos on Italy's beaches based on new criteria including micro-businesses and third-sector organisations Those who have had this type of business as their only source of income in the previous five years will be given first right of refusal in the tenders The plans are expected to be passed into law within the next six months Popular TikTok creator Victoria Elena has shared an alternative Italian holiday destination to Positano that you need to know: Santa Margherita Ligure As The Instagram Hordes stomp all over Amalfi and shirtless heathens strut their stuff in Sorrento (to the point where the town has banned bikinis after a moral panic over the “macabre procession” of tourists) there is a quieter part of Italy still waiting to be discovered (or as the case may be desperately hoping it isn’t discovered…) That town This revelation was lugged at our noggins by TikTok user Victoria Elena. Victoria, who says she is an “Italian in London,” began her video (which has been viewed 1.4 million times) by explaining that she believes Positano She says that she would instead choose to go to Portofino – but there’s a catch WATCH: The Quieter Alternative To Positano AND Portofino Rather than staying in Portofino – which is becoming overcrowded and expensive too – Victoria says you should stay at a town nearby to Portofino and walk ‘the red carpet’ (a coastal path built for getting between towns) to eat and drink in Portofino before returning to your cheaper and more relaxed town to sleep “If you’re thinking of going to Italy these are the overhyped places to go in Italy and where I would go instead,” Victoria said “Tiny disclaimer,” she adds; “they’re not actually overhyped – obviously they are beautiful – but they are just so full of tourists the prices have become crazy The locals don’t enjoy them anymore and if you go in peak season it’s going to become so crowded and crazy; you’re probably not going to have fun.” “It’s a beautiful location on the Amalfi Coast where I actually wouldn’t stay specifically here I would stay further down the coast in Santa Margherita or Rapallo or even further.” which means that if you’re in one of the neighbouring towns you can actually walk down the red carpet all the way to Portofino to have your dinner drinks or your aperetivo and then you can just walk back.” “I do this all the time and everyone does it you can do it at night and overall you can enjoy the view but you can stay a bit further out TikTok users commented things like “tourists trying to avoid tourists is the funniest thing to me” and “I find Portofino waaay more overhyped than Positano Also the food in Positano is one step ahead.” Another remark was: “I was in Positano in February a couple of years ago and it was magical beautiful light.” Victoria responded: “Totally agree out of season is the time to go.” Others pointed out you might be better off getting a bus as it’s a fair old walk from Santa Margherita or Rapallo to Portofino (it’s 19 minutes by car) Other useful information shared in the comments included the fact that you can get a ferry from Rapallo to neighbouring places “and it’s way quicker then the walk!!” (to which Victoria replied: “Trueeee but 💵”) and that the walk from Santa Margherita to Portofino takes “+30 mins,” (according to Victoria) Images on Instagram show a multitude of tourists living their best lives in and around the Portofino region with many visiting Santa Margherita and Rapallo as well It appears if your goal is to lounge about drinking you can easily do that in all three places – there’s no need to stay in Portofino just because it’s famous (unless you really want to and are prepared to pay more for the convenience) Victoria has also commented: “Canceling this video now that the Kardashians are there.” So it appears America’s most famous family has at some point visited there’s always something around that next bend… Get the latest news and original content on style You may occasionally receive promotional content from DMARGE