Liguria is a narrow strip of land, enclosed between the sea and the Alps and the Apennine Mountains.
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It is a winding arched extension from Ventimiglia to La Spezia and is one of the smallest regions in Italy with an area of 5431 Km.
It is limited in size, but not in the variety of its vegetation and wildlife which is amongst the most diversified and interesting in Italy.
The coast-line, which is geographically divided between the Western Riviera and the Eastern Riviera at the sides of important center of Genoa, from the scenic point of view is characterized by an alternating series of magnificent high coast-lines and flat, sandy coast-lines, whilst in the interior the steep hills meet up with the Apennine peaks.
Liguria has an abundance of natural beauty and the various names given to it such as "Paradise Gulf", "Siren bay", "Bay of silence", "Bay of fairy tales", "Sea's echo" are all a testimony to the magnificent beauty of these marine landscapes.
The host of hotels and seaside facilities ensure that the tourist can enjoy the very best kind of holiday.
As an alternative to a morning spent on the beach there is the possibility of taking a trip into the hills that are within easy reach as they sweep right down to the coast.
There are numerous small villages, which often boast ruined castles that bear testimony to former glories of noble families, they are strewn around the hinterland, and provide a peaceful authentic setting away from the crowds, amongst the friendly hard-working local people.
The ring of hills, lying immediately beyond the coast, together with the beneficial influx of the sea, account for the mild climate the whole year round (with average winter temperatures of 7-10� and summer temperatures of 25-28�) which makes for a pleasant stay even in the heart of winter.
