Liguria has plenty to offer when it comes to nature, from sandy beaches, cliffs, mountains, caves, natural parks, soft green hills and a rich flora. The region is called "La Riviera dei Fiori" - The Riviera of flowers, which is certainly not without reason. You will find green hills all over with lots of greenhouses, where the beautiful flowers are grown.
In the hinterland of Liguria and on the border with Piemonte you find the Apennines. The great mountains, that stretches from the Ligurian coast just above the town of La Spezia and down to Florence in Tuscany. This mountainous area has a fascinating nature and provides ample opportunity for hiking, cycling and climbing all the while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
The region also offers many natural parks, both on the coast and further inland. Among other things you can visit different nature parks; "Parco del Beguia, Parco dell'Antola, Parco di Portofino, Parco dell'Aveto, Parco Monte Marcello-Magra and last but not least the famous Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre.
Le Cinque Terre is considered to be Ligurias most unique piece of nature with its steep cliffs.The area is known worldwide for the wonderful walking - a hikingpath that connects 5 small coastal towns. Some trails are suitable for mountain biking and relaxing horseback riding, but if you want to go all the way from Monterosso to Riomaggiore, there's only one thing to do - which is putting on a good pair of hiking shoes and set aside a whole day for that purpose. It must be informed that the area has become a national park, which means that there now in some places along the way is a small fee to be paid when visiting the area.
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