Genova or Nice
Feb 24th, 2011, 10:44 AM
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Genova or Nice
My husband and I are attending a wedding in Portofino in July and want to make a trip out of it. Can't decide to fly into Genova or Nice. We would like to see Nice and then come around the coast, attend the wedding, and then continue south and fly out of rome. Any ideas? Only seems to be a $100 price difference between flying into Genova or Nice. Also any little towns along the way, inland or coastal, that are a couple's treasure. We love off the beaten path. We will be renting a car.
Feb 24th, 2011, 11:11 AM
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I have been to both and quite enjoyed Genoa which IMO is underrated. From there you would have access to the Ligurian coast and the lovely towns there on the Italian Riviera. We loved our stay in Rapallo and hope to return one day soon. Here is some info on the area:
Genoa Province of Liguria
Genoa is the largest city in Liguria and Italy's main port. Genoa makes a good base for visiting towns on the Italian Riviera if you're traveling by public transportation. Genoa has a fascinating aquarium, an interesting port, and a historic center said to be the largest medieval quarter in Europe, with a wealth of churches, palaces, and museums. Read more about Genoa in our Genoa Travel Essentials.
Camogli is a charming fishing village on a rocky outcrop. Camogli has a nice beach and colorful houses, many with Trompe L'Oeil treatments. Here's more about Camogli. From Camogli you can visit San Fruttuoso, an isolated fishing village reached only by sea or a 3-hour hiking trail.
Rapallo is the largest resort on the Riviera di Levante. Rapallo has a fishing harbor, a beautiful seaside promenade with hotels and cafes, and a medieval castle. A cable car goes up to the 16th-century sanctuary of Montallegro. Rapallo Travel Guide | Cable Car Ride Video
Portofino, one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Italian Riviera, was the favorite of the rich and famous during its 1950s heyday. Portofino is a beautiful village of pastel colored houses surrounding a half-moon shaped harbor. Above the village sits the Castello Brown. Read more about Portofino with our Portofino Travel Essentials and take a look at our Portofino Pictures.
Sestri Levante is a seaside and winter resort set on a promontory between two bays. Sestri Levante has a nice seaside promenade with extensive views of the Gulf of Rapallo, Golfo Tigullio. On the tip of the promontory are the Castelli Gualino, imitations of medieval castles. There is also a walking trail to a signal station on the southern spur of Monte Castello.
Chiavari, another seaside resort, is situated at the mouth of the River Entella. Chiavari has a beautiful street of palm trees, a cathedral from 1613, a citadel tower from 1537, and morning markets held in the square in the town center. Chiavari Travel Directory
Genoa Province of Liguria
Genoa is the largest city in Liguria and Italy's main port. Genoa makes a good base for visiting towns on the Italian Riviera if you're traveling by public transportation. Genoa has a fascinating aquarium, an interesting port, and a historic center said to be the largest medieval quarter in Europe, with a wealth of churches, palaces, and museums. Read more about Genoa in our Genoa Travel Essentials.
Camogli is a charming fishing village on a rocky outcrop. Camogli has a nice beach and colorful houses, many with Trompe L'Oeil treatments. Here's more about Camogli. From Camogli you can visit San Fruttuoso, an isolated fishing village reached only by sea or a 3-hour hiking trail.
Rapallo is the largest resort on the Riviera di Levante. Rapallo has a fishing harbor, a beautiful seaside promenade with hotels and cafes, and a medieval castle. A cable car goes up to the 16th-century sanctuary of Montallegro. Rapallo Travel Guide | Cable Car Ride Video
Portofino, one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Italian Riviera, was the favorite of the rich and famous during its 1950s heyday. Portofino is a beautiful village of pastel colored houses surrounding a half-moon shaped harbor. Above the village sits the Castello Brown. Read more about Portofino with our Portofino Travel Essentials and take a look at our Portofino Pictures.
Sestri Levante is a seaside and winter resort set on a promontory between two bays. Sestri Levante has a nice seaside promenade with extensive views of the Gulf of Rapallo, Golfo Tigullio. On the tip of the promontory are the Castelli Gualino, imitations of medieval castles. There is also a walking trail to a signal station on the southern spur of Monte Castello.
Chiavari, another seaside resort, is situated at the mouth of the River Entella. Chiavari has a beautiful street of palm trees, a cathedral from 1613, a citadel tower from 1537, and morning markets held in the square in the town center. Chiavari Travel Directory
