The beautiful Genoa on the road, visiting Recco, Portofino and Rapallo!

About the destination: Genoa is a city of contrasts: it is a city of art as well as an industrial city. It has glass skyscrapers and medieval towers, business centers and untouched historical sites. Genoa is one of Italy’s most significant ports that now houses Europe’s largest aquarium and the biggest maritime history museum in the Mediterranean. Wandering through its narrow, winding lanes, known as caruggi, visitors will uncover architectural treasures, some outstanding museums and art galleries. Porta Soprana, the most famous gate in the ancient Genoa city walls, leads to the Piazza de Ferrari, with its Palace of the Doges and the Opera House. Along the Strade Nuove, a breathtaking avenue listed as a World Heritage Site, is where we find the Palazzi dei Rolli, a list of aristocratic homes that serve as a reminder of the city’s imperial past. Genoa is a mysterious and reserved city, it will guide you to fantastic bars, share its cuisine and offer you a taste of culture, but it’ll need to get to know you first.

About the destination: Recco is an Italian town and municipality in the province of Genoa, in the Liguria region, with a population of 10,258.

About the destination: Portofino is an Italian fishing village and vacation resort famous for its picturesque harbour and historical association with celebrity and artistic visitors. It is a comune located in the province of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. The town is clustered around its small harbour, and is known for the colourfully painted buildings that line the shore. Nearby beaches include Paraggi, Camogli, Chiavari, Lavagna, and Sestri Levante. There are some notable attractions as well are the beaches, but the view from the harbor or any of the surrounding beaches is unforgettable and one could spend the entire day marveling at it.

About the destination: Rapallo is a town in the province of Genoa, in Liguria, northern Italy. It is located on the coast of the Ligurian Sea, on the Tigullio Gulf, between Portofino and Chiavari. The Rapallo area is part of the Portofino Regional Natural Park, which covers the territory of six municipalities. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • The Castello sul Mare, built in 1551 to defend against frequent pirate attacks. It includes a small chapel dedicated to St. Cajetan, built in 1688. • The Castello di Punta Pagana is a headquarters of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. • The historical Tower of the Fieschi and the Civic Tower (1473). • The Porta delle Saline, the only remaining gate from the ancient walls. • Basilica of Sts. Gervasius and Protasius, consecrated in 1118 and restored in the early 17th century. • The church of St. Francis of Assisi. • The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro. • The ruined Monastery of Valle Christi.