Here is Bradt`s Liguria guide to this much-loved mountainous & coastal region of northwest Italy. Visitors have long flocked to the azure waters east of Genoa, to glitzy Portofino, but the Bradt guide also takes you to the area west of Genoa & to the hinterl&. Unlike other guides which feature the region as part of broader coverage, Bradt`s Liguria
Includes:: a detailed description of the mountains & their hilltop villages & is designed to be of use whether you`re visiting the popular resorts or heading off the beaten track for a taste of the real Italy. Walking & cycling routes for all abilities are included, as is the growth of the Slow Food movement in the region, & this new edition
Includes:: more details of the developing fashionable side of Genoa as well as new hotel & restaurant listings. There is also expanded coverage of Levanto & Moneglia, crafted to show you how to enjoy the best of the Cinque Terre without the crowds.