Coastal views in Liguria

Coastal Views and Parks

This selection highlights the diverse landscapes of the Ligurian coast, from the rugged cliffs of the Cinque Terre to the refined estates of Genoa and Arenzano. It features the 19th-century English romantic gardens of Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini and the medieval-style architecture of Villa Negrotto-Cambiaso. Coastal highlights include the natural harbor of Vernazza and the 'Bay of Silence' in Sestri Levante, alongside strategic viewpoints in Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore that overlook the Mediterranean Sea and terraced vineyards.

Coastal Views and Parks — Map

A

Cinque terre Cornelia

Elevated terrace in Corniglia offering expansive views of the Ligurian coastline and the surrounding terraced vineyards.

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B

terrazza panoramica di Santa Maria

A scenic lookout providing a vantage point over the Mediterranean and the neighboring coastal cliffs from the center of Corniglia.

Agneszka Swieton / CC BY-SA 3.0

C

Villetta di Negro

A public park with paths going up a hill, from where you can admire the whole city. A cascade waterfall beautifies the 16th century villa.

ho visto nina volare / CC BY-SA 2.0

D

Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini

The Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini is a villa with notable 19th-century park in the English romantic style and a small botanical garden.

Leravoc Salocin / CC BY-SA 4.0

E

Porticciolo di Vernazza

A small natural harbor sheltered by a stone breakwater, surrounded by traditional colorful houses and the 14th-century church of Santa Margherita di Antiochia.

Elisa Bolzon / CC-BY-SA

F

Viewpoint on Riomaggiore and the sea

A vantage point offering a perspective of Riomaggiore’s vertical architecture and the rocky coastline extending toward the sea.

Mauro Cavallo / CC BY 3.0

G

View Point

Located on the promontory of Punta Bonfiglio, this spot provides views of Manarola’s colorful buildings stacked on the dark cliffside.

vengomatto / CC BY-SA 2.0

H

Spiaggia di Portobello

A sandy beach in the 'Bay of Silence' (Baia del Silenzio), characterized by calm waters and framed by historic pastel-colored buildings.

Postcrosser / CC BY 3.0

I

Parco Villa Pallavicini

A public park in Arenzano featuring a 19th-century villa with a crenelated castle-like facade, a monumental greenhouse, and free-roaming peacocks.

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