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Sunset and coastal town in Liguria, Italy

The town of Manarola and the Ligurian sea at dusk, Italy (Dennis Flaherty/Photographer's Choice RF/Getty)

Liguria and the Italian Riveria Travel Guide

From the top of Tuscany to the French border, along the Ligurian and Mediterranean Seas, Italy follows a crescent-shape strip of seacoast and mountains that comprise the region of Liguria. The pleasures of this region are no secret. Ever since the 19th century, world-weary travelers have been heading for Liguria's resorts to enjoy balmy weather (ensured by the protective barrier of the Alps) and turquoise seas. Beyond the beach, the stones and tiles of fishing villages, small resort towns, and proud old port cities bake in the sun, and hillsides are fragrant with the scent of bougainvillea and pines. Read More

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