Italian Riveria
Mar 1st, 2019 | 05:32 PM
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I am considering 6-7 nights on the Italian Rivera. I’m thinking of using Dolceaqua as a base with a car and travel from there. Any suggestions to this idea. We love staying in the hill top towns of Italy and having the flexibility to go out on daily adventures. I would welcome any suggestions please
I am considering 6-7 nights on the Italian Rivera. I’m thinking of using Dolceaqua as a base with a car and travel from there. Any suggestions to this idea. We love staying in the hill top towns of Italy and having the flexibility to go out on daily adventures. I would welcome any suggestions please
Mar 1st, 2019 | 06:32 PM
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The Italian Riviera is generally considered the expansive area from the French border all the way to the northern tip of Tuscany. I am assuming you are only planning to spend time in the area west of Genoa? I am unfamiliar with the small town and the ease of getting to the coast from here. We have often had a base in a quaint small hill town and did day trips from there and never regretted it so long as the hill town had sufficient groceries and restaurants.
We did spend 8 nights last fall in the Riviera from Genoa south. Our trip report is attached in case that is of any interest: Rapallo/Cinque Terre/20 Places/8 Nights Sept/Oct
In the western area, we have been to San Remo and Ventimiglia and loved them both. And, if you consider going into France, Menton is a gem. We were pleasantly surprised by Genoa, but I absolutely would not drive into the city.
We did spend 8 nights last fall in the Riviera from Genoa south. Our trip report is attached in case that is of any interest: Rapallo/Cinque Terre/20 Places/8 Nights Sept/Oct
In the western area, we have been to San Remo and Ventimiglia and loved them both. And, if you consider going into France, Menton is a gem. We were pleasantly surprised by Genoa, but I absolutely would not drive into the city.
Mar 2nd, 2019 | 02:13 AM
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Sanremo
Ain't no saint Remo in any religious list.
A few of the coastal towns to the west of Genoa have small historic centres which are then surrounded by seaside hotels etc. Sanremo is actually one of these, though it is hard to get a car into the historic centres, you often find a car park outside for residents. Others include Noli and Albenga.
Ain't no saint Remo in any religious list.
A few of the coastal towns to the west of Genoa have small historic centres which are then surrounded by seaside hotels etc. Sanremo is actually one of these, though it is hard to get a car into the historic centres, you often find a car park outside for residents. Others include Noli and Albenga.
Genoa is a bit like marmite, some love its gritty ancient centre. It reminds me most of a Morrocan souk and in a good way, it is possible to step away from the T-shirt and postcard shops to see a bit more of the real Italy in and amongst, but I too would not drive it too often.
Last edited by bilboburgler; Mar 2nd, 2019 at 02:22 AM.
