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The superb city of Sanremo in Liguria was founded during Roman times and has gone to become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy! It’s situated along the coastline in North West Italy and is part of the gorgeous Italian Riviera.

Tourism is the main economy here so you can be sure you’ll be well entertained in this scenic coastal destination.

Visitors have a lovely choice of pretty holiday villas in Sanremo where they can relax and soak in the sunshine and surroundings of Liguria!

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!

Situated in Northern Italy, between the giant cities of Genoa and Pisa, is the military city of La Spezia! This bustling hive of activity is perfect for tourists who like a wide choice of actitvies and places of interest to visit. The city grew around the military harbour which was one of the army’s main ports in the Italy. Today, its home to many fascinating learning centres, such as the naval museum where visitors can learn all about the harbour history of La Spezia in Liguria region.

Tourists would love a stay in a stunning luxury villa in Cinque Terre, a picturesque area close to the city of La Spezia. Relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings after a day of gratifying exploration of La Spezia!

Genova is a stunning city facing the sea on the coast of Liguria in Italy. This city is a work of art in itself which gradually grew around the busy port that’s thrived here for centuries. It’s now home to the largest medieval city centre in Europe! Nicknamed ‘La Superba’, because of its decorative past and abundance of majestic landmarks and monuments, Genova has expanded over the years to become the sixth largest city in Italy!

In 2004, Genova was awarded the ‘European Capital of Culture’ award for its wonderful offerings of fine art, music, history, architecture and culture. This old centre has also been awarded the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its rich collection of well preserved old buildings, well displayed history archives and a welcoming atmosphere for tourists.

Located in the south of Sicily is the wonderful city of Agrigento, which is the capital of the province of the same name! Agrigento was built on the site of an ancient Greek city called Akragas and has a rich history and collection of ancient monuments to show for it.

Tourists wishing to visit Agrigento for a day or two have a superb selection of holiday villas across Sicily to choose from, many within a two hour drive.

The city and surrounding area of Agrigento is a massive tourist attraction today because of the eight Greek temples that still stand here!