Visit the gorgeous coastal city of Savona that overlooks the glittering Ligurian sea! This wonderful place boasts of a deliciously warm climate for most of the year and is surrounded by a wealth of quaint little fishing towns and villages for tourists to explore also.
Why not stay in a pretty vacation rental along the Ligurian Riviera which is close to the city of Savona. Here you can sit back in the evenings, sipping a lovely glass of wine as you look around the majestic scenery that surrounds you after a fun day of exploration!
Sports lovers will thrive here as the coastal area around Savona is very much like an outdoor gym!
Why not stay in a pretty vacation rental along the Ligurian Riviera which is close to the city of Savona. Here you can sit back in the evenings, sipping a lovely glass of wine as you look around the majestic scenery that surrounds you after a fun day of exploration!
Sports lovers will thrive here as the coastal area around Savona is very much like an outdoor gym!
Engage in thrilling air, land and water sports such as paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking, snorkelling and sea kayaking! Be sure to take advantage of the frequent tour boats that sail out to the Cetaceans Sanctuary at sea where mammals such as seals, dolphins and whales come to hang out! Whatever you do, don’t forget your camera!
You’re sure to be hungry after all this excitement so when you get back to dry land, head to where there are many exquisite little eateries along the harbour of Savona. The cuisine of the area blends the fruits of the land with the sea that results in many mouth watering dishes!
Try some barbequed fish served with crispy artichokes, farinata flat bread made with chickpeas and a seasoning of herbs and rich olive oil...it’s even more delicious than it sounds!
You’re sure to be hungry after all this excitement so when you get back to dry land, head to where there are many exquisite little eateries along the harbour of Savona. The cuisine of the area blends the fruits of the land with the sea that results in many mouth watering dishes!
Try some barbequed fish served with crispy artichokes, farinata flat bread made with chickpeas and a seasoning of herbs and rich olive oil...it’s even more delicious than it sounds!
Head into the old city area where the majestic Savona baptistery stands, considered to be one of the most beautiful and important monuments in all of Liguria. Spend a few pleasant hours walking around the local museums which tell the vivid tale of Savona’s history and looking at the intriguing artefacts uncovered by archaeologists in the area. Visit the cottage where the famous Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus lived in here when planning his next great adventure!
If it’s a sunny day, why not pack up a tasty picnic lunch and head to one of several nearby beaches for the day. Or go exploring around the huge Priamar fortress that was built in Savona in 1542. It was secured as a prison of over 500 people throughout most of the 19th century.
Did you know that the second of only two Sistine chapels was built here in Savona? One exists in Rome and the other was erected by order of Pope Sixtus IV who was born here. It’s most certainly worth a visit! So why not include a visit to the superb city of Savona in Liguria within your next holiday to Italy? It’s a little piece of paradise waiting to be explored by you!
If it’s a sunny day, why not pack up a tasty picnic lunch and head to one of several nearby beaches for the day. Or go exploring around the huge Priamar fortress that was built in Savona in 1542. It was secured as a prison of over 500 people throughout most of the 19th century.
Did you know that the second of only two Sistine chapels was built here in Savona? One exists in Rome and the other was erected by order of Pope Sixtus IV who was born here. It’s most certainly worth a visit! So why not include a visit to the superb city of Savona in Liguria within your next holiday to Italy? It’s a little piece of paradise waiting to be explored by you!
Photo credits
picture 1: Antonello Piccone / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Basilico / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Antonello Piccone / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Basilico / CC BY-SA 3.0
