Riomaggiore is a village and comune in the province of La Spezia, situated in a small valley in the Liguria region of Italy. It is the first of the Cinque Terre one meets when travelling north from La Spezia.
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Walks: Santa Margherita Ligure, Northwest Italy
Santa Margherita Ligure is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35 kilometres southeast of Genoa, in the area traditionally known as Tigullio. It has a port, used for both tourism and fishing activities.
Travel Views: Portovenere – Northwestern Italy (4K)
Porto Venere is a village on the Ligurian coast of northwestern Italy. It’s known for Porto Venere Regional Natural Park, a protected area with trails and dive sites. The park encompasses Palmaria Island, dotted with beaches and caves. The Gothic-style Church of St. Peter sits atop a rocky headland. Nearby is the centuries-old Castello Doria, an imposing clifftop fortress with views of the Gulf of Poets.
Aerial City Views: Genoa – Northwestern Italy (4K)
Genoa (Genova) is a port city and the capital of northwest Italy’s Liguria region. It’s known for its central role in maritime trade over many centuries. In the old town stands the Romanesque Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its black-and-white-striped facade and frescoed interior. Narrow lanes open onto monumental squares like Piazza de Ferrari, site of an iconic bronze fountain and Teatro Carlo Felice opera house.
Walking Tour: Manarola – Cinque Terre, Italy (4K)
Manarola is a small town, a frazione of the comune of Riomaggiore, in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northern Italy. It is the second-smallest of the famous Cinque Terre towns frequented by tourists, with a population of 353.
Italian Villas: Camogli, Near Portofino, Liguria
In Camogli, an exclusive Ligurian town located just a few kilometers from the renowned Portofino, there is this majestic property in a fantastic position with a stunning view of the sea for sale. Located in one of the most enchanting areas of the Gulf of Tigullio, with panoramic views of Liguria’s crystal-blue sea and the mountains, this house is surrounded by a large terraced park that measures 4,000 square meters and features centuries-old trees, fruit trees, a romantic rose garden, and a fantastic, perfectly-equipped panoramic swimming pool offering views of the Riviera.
Camogli is a fishing village and tourist resort located on the west side of the peninsula of Portofino, on the Golfo Paradiso in the Riviera di Levante, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria, northern Italy. As of 30 April 2017 its population was of 5,332.
Italian Villas: ‘Camogli – Portofino Peninsula’
Located in a quiet residential area in the upper part of Camogli, with a beautiful view over the sea of Liguria, 600-sqm Liberty style villa with ample garden. The property, restored in 2015, offers a total of 6 (up to 11) bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and features beautiful living rooms with rich decorations. The villa could easily be split into two independent residential units.
Camogli is a fishing village and tourist resort located on the west side of the peninsula of Portofino, on the Golfo Paradiso in the Riviera di Levante, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria, northern Italy. As of 30 April 2017 its population was of 5,332.
Travel Video: ‘Monterosso al Mare’ – Cinque Terre
Monterosso al Mare is a town and comune in the province of La Spezia, part of the region of Liguria, Northern Italy. It is one of the five villages in Cinque Terre.
▼▼Video Timeline Links▼▼ 0:00 Drone Intro 1:10 Walk begins on Via Roma 3:07 Largo Sandro Usai 6:19 Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi 7:55 Outdoor Market 12:48 Church Bell Tower 14:00 Church of San Giovanni Battista 15:04 Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi 16:07 The Beach (Old Town) 29:52 Hike up to convent 33:18 St. Francis Statue 35:11 Church of San Francesco 37:50 Monterosso Cemetery 42:08 St. Francis Statue 45:24 Walk into New Town 47:33 The Beach (New Town)
Walking Tours: ‘Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy’ (Video)
This walk was filmed on August 5th, 2020 starting at 12:00pm. Vernazza is the 4th town of the Cinque Terre when hiking from Riomaggiore up to Monterosso. This was by far my favorite town of the Cinque Terre.
Vernazza is one of the 5 centuries-old villages that make up the Cinque Terre, on northwest Italy’s rugged Ligurian coast. Colorful houses surround its small marina. The Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church has a bell tower topped by an elegant cupola. Clinging to the rocks, Doria Castle is a medieval defensive structure with a cylindrical tower. The Belforte bastion is just below it.
Walking Tours: ‘Corniglia Cinque Terre, Italy’ (Video)
Corniglia is a frazione within the comune of Vernazza in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northern Italy with a population of about 150. Unlike the other localities of the Cinque Terre, Corniglia is not directly adjacent to the sea.
▼▼Video Timeline Links▼▼ 0:00 – Drone Intro 1:27 – Walk begins 3:48 – Piazzetta Ciapara 4:30 – Via Fieschi 6:38 – Largo Taragio 7:06 – Oratory of the disciples of Saint Catherine 8:20 – Scenic Lookout 13:06 – Terrace of Santa Maria 17:20 – Scenic Lookout & Largo Taragio 18:20 – Via alla Marina (down) 22:19 – Via all Marina (up) 26:19 – Via Fieschi 27:39 – Path out to Viewpoint 28:34 – Viewpoint 32:10 – Church of San Pietro 36:40 – Trailhead 37:28 – Lardarina Steps to Train Station
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