Adventure Guide to the Italian Riviera

This is one of the most beautiful areas of Italy, known as Liguria, with precipitous cliffs, port towns and ancient towers standing watch over a brilliant blue sea. The beaches are unforgettable, as are the resorts. Exciting Genoa offers an amazingly diverse cultural scene, while San Remo combines a lively beach resort with an historic old town. Tiny Portofino, with mountains soaring behind it, boasts some of the best hotels and restaurants in all of Italy. All of the region is covered in detail. Detailed town and regional maps, index and photos.