Liguria is also called the Italian Riviera, or the floral Riviera because of its huge export of flowers. The region is one of the narrowest and smallest in Italy.
Liguria has a pleasant coastal climate and a fabulous mountainous landscape. But Liguria is also an excellent starting point for a beach holiday. Here There is something to suit everybody, small sandy beaches relieved by cliffs and all within easy distance of some of Liguria's idyllic towns.
One of the most famous areas in Liguria is Cinque Terre, a Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the region. The area offers quite unique scenery with steep cliffs, little towns and small sandy beaches.
From Liguria it is also possible to tour the neighbouring regions of Piedmont and Tuscany.
