Rapallo, the pearl of Tigullio
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Rapallo is the pearl of Tigullio and the oldest town in this area. You can visit the seafront castle built in the 16th century against Saracen invasions, the ancient bridge, the legend says it was crossed by Hannibal during the 2nd Punic War, and the several Baroque buildings reaching up to the sky.
Have a walk on the sea promenade, with its restaurants and cafe, enjoy the beaches and stunning views.
The beauty of the landscape has fascinated over time writers and poets who were looking for bright places where they could find inspiration for their works and thus the Ligurian Riviera became a popular destination for artists coming from different countries.
Artists like Friedrich Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud, Ernest Hemingway stayed in Rapallo. The American poet Ezra Pound lived for many years in Rapallo where he composed some of his lyrics.
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Rapallo
Rapallo is the pearl of Tigullio and the oldest town in this area. You can visit the seafront castle built in the 16th century against Saracen invasions, the ancient bridge, the legend says it was crossed by Hannibal during the 2nd Punic War, and the several Baroque buildings reaching up to the sky.
Have a walk on the sea promenade, with its restaurants and cafe, enjoy the beaches and stunning views.
The beauty of the landscape has fascinated over time writers and poets who were looking for bright places where they could find inspiration for their works and thus the Ligurian Riviera became a popular destination for artists coming from different countries.
Artists like Friedrich Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud, Ernest Hemingway stayed in Rapallo. The American poet Ezra Pound lived for many years in Rapallo where he composed some of his lyrics.
The best way to reach Portofino is by boat. You will arrive directly in the famous “piazzetta” (small square), surrounded by little pastel coloured houses, pointed-arched porticos, and elegant boutiques.
Visit the Divo Martino’s Church, originally built in the X century, the St. George’s Church and the Brown Castle, surrounded by a Mediterranean garden.
Have a walk up to the Lighthouse to enjoy a breathtaking view of the coast.
5 km from Portofino is San Fruttuoso abbey, a corner of paradise you can reach only by ferry from Camogli and Rapallo or on foot. It’s a Benedictine monastery (Xth century), which stands as a true oasis in a unique scenario, amid the earth and the woodlands of Mount Portofino and the blue sea of eastern Liguria.
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Portofino
The best way to reach Portofino is by boat. You will arrive directly in the famous “piazzetta” (small square), surrounded by little pastel coloured houses, pointed-arched porticos, and elegant boutiques.
Visit the Divo Martino’s Church, originally built in the X century, the St. George’s Church and the Brown Castle, surrounded by a Mediterranean garden.
Have a walk up to the Lighthouse to enjoy a breathtaking view of the coast.
5 km from Portofino is San Fruttuoso abbey, a corner of paradise you can reach only by ferry from Camogli and Rapallo or on foot. It’s a Benedictine monastery (Xth century), which stands as a true oasis in a unique scenario, amid the earth and the woodlands of Mount Portofino and the blue sea of eastern Liguria.
Santa Margherita Ligure is an old fishing village which is now a renowned international location. You can visit Villa Durazzo which is set in the middle of a splendid park by the sea, and in the enchanting Cervara Abbey.
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Santa Margherita Ligure
Santa Margherita Ligure is an old fishing village which is now a renowned international location. You can visit Villa Durazzo which is set in the middle of a splendid park by the sea, and in the enchanting Cervara Abbey.
Eat like the locals
Liguria is renowned for its culinary specialties like pesto alla genovese, focaccia, seafood etc. Here’s what you cannot miss in your menu:
- Pesto alla genovese: it’s a green basil sauce, delicious over trofie, trenette or any other type of pasta
- Pansoti con salsa di noce: it’s a filled pasta, with inside herbs and ricotta cheese, with over walnuts sauce
- Ravioli al tocco: it’s a filled pasta with stuffed veal and meat sauce
- Fried squid and anchovies: a crispy main course from the sea
- Focaccia: it’s a Ligurian kind of bread, a street food. You can eat also at breakfast with your espresso
- Farinata: another Ligurian street food, farinata is a bread made from chickpea flour.
- Focaccia Recco: it’s a cheese focaccia typical of Recco. You can eat it as main course or share it as a starter. There is a version called “Pizzata” with the add of tomato.
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Rapallo
Liguria is renowned for its culinary specialties like pesto alla genovese, focaccia, seafood etc. Here’s what you cannot miss in your menu:
- Pesto alla genovese: it’s a green basil sauce, delicious over trofie, trenette or any other type of pasta
- Pansoti con salsa di noce: it’s a filled pasta, with inside herbs and ricotta cheese, with over walnuts sauce
- Ravioli al tocco: it’s a filled pasta with stuffed veal and meat sauce
- Fried squid and anchovies: a crispy main course from the sea
- Focaccia: it’s a Ligurian kind of bread, a street food. You can eat also at breakfast with your espresso
- Farinata: another Ligurian street food, farinata is a bread made from chickpea flour.
- Focaccia Recco: it’s a cheese focaccia typical of Recco. You can eat it as main course or share it as a starter. There is a version called “Pizzata” with the add of tomato.
Rapalà
27 Piazza del PozzoFocaccia Restaurant in Riviera
1 Via Paolo ZuninoElite Ristorante
19 Via Milite IgnotoTrattoria Ö Bansin
105 Via VeneziaIl Focacciaio
30 Piazza del PozzoBakery Tossini 2 Of M.Tossini & C. (S.N.C.)
42 C.so ItaliaCaffè Pasticceria Canepa 1862 Rapallo
41 Piazza Giuseppe GaribaldiCaravaggio
37 Lungomare Vittorio VenetoBar Enoteca Il Castello
6 Via CastelloExplore
The scenic waterfront promenade Vittorio Veneto in Rapallo will welcome you with a long line of palm trees. In the eastern part of the waterfront there is the sixteenth-century castle, while on the opposite side we have the tourist port. At the center you can find the Music Kiosk.
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Lungomare Vittorio Veneto
The scenic waterfront promenade Vittorio Veneto in Rapallo will welcome you with a long line of palm trees. In the eastern part of the waterfront there is the sixteenth-century castle, while on the opposite side we have the tourist port. At the center you can find the Music Kiosk.
Via Mazzini is the Main Street of Rapallo and is full of shops and cafe. In the heart of the historic center, just behind the town hall, surrounded by a lovely roof garden, lies the small complex consisting of the Civic Tower and the Church of Santo Stefano.
Via Giuseppe Mazzini
Via Giuseppe MazziniVia Mazzini is the Main Street of Rapallo and is full of shops and cafe. In the heart of the historic center, just behind the town hall, surrounded by a lovely roof garden, lies the small complex consisting of the Civic Tower and the Church of Santo Stefano.
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Aquarium in Genoa
The Aquarium in Genoa is the largest exhibition of biodiversity and ecosystems in Europe. You will discover 12,000 specimens belonging to 600 animal species and 200 vegetal species, but above all live a unique experience above and below the sea surface. Discover more. https://www.acquariodigenova.it/en/
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Hiking in Portofino National Park
The Portofino National Park is one of the most important protected areas of the north Tyrrhenian coast with its Mediterranean woodlands, shrublands and olive groves.
Portofino Natural Park is a perfect place to hike in all seasons.
It is crossed by many trails and you can choose to walk on coastal trails or, especially in hot summer days, inland under the shadow of centenary trees like oaks and holms.
You can enjoy a mountain bike tour on the scenic paths of Portofino Park.
Find out more: http://www.parcoportofino.com/parcodiportofino/en/descrizione_itinerari.page;jsessionid=8AD88D4E6E6C
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Serravalle Luxury Outlet
Italy is also renowned for its fashion brands and style. At one hour distance from Rapallo, you can find Serravalle Designer Outlets, the largest outlet centre in Italy and Europe. There you can buy the best Italian and international fashion brand at discounted prices, all year round. Have a look to the website to find your favorite brands. https://www.mcarthurglen.com/outlets/en/it/designer-outlet-serravalle/