Savona
Savona is a Ligurian city overlooking the Ligurian Sea, located between Genoa and the Riviera delle Palme. Historically important as a commercial and military port, Savona boasts a charming historic center featuring the Priamar Fortress, built by the Genoese in the 16th century, as well as numerous medieval and Renaissance landmarks such as the Cathedral of the Assumption and the Sistine Chapel, commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV. Today, it is a lively city with an active marina, equipped beaches, and a high quality of life.
The area around Savona offers a variety of landscapes: seaside towns like Albissola Marina, known for its artistic ceramics, and Bergeggi, with its small island and marine protected area ideal for diving and snorkeling. Inland, you'll find a green hilly landscape dotted with historic villages such as Finalborgo and Sassello, perfect destinations for nature lovers, hikers, and food enthusiasts.
Savona and its surroundings thus represent a perfect balance of sea, culture, and Ligurian tradition.