Camping on the beach in Liguria

The beautiful holiday region of Liguria stretches from the Côte d'Azur in France to Tuscany. If you fancy a day trip while camping on the beach in Liguria, the best place to go is the enchanting Cinque Terre region. Five colourful villages are perched high above the cliffs. But there is also plenty of variety on the beaches with water sports. An insider tip for families is the Le Caravelle adventure park in Ceriale. The attraction is named after the ships that carried the explorer Christopher Columbus across the world's oceans. In the water park with spectacular slides, massage pools and wave pools, visitors feel transported back to the time of the famous globetrotter.

Top tips

• A whale-watching cruise off the coast of Liguria is an unforgettable experience. Cute dolphins and whales up to 24 metres long can be seen. The animals frolic in the warm waters of the Riviera of Flowers from June to mid-September. The tours depart from the harbours in Imperia, Finale Ligure and Andora.
• The Ligurian coast is an Eldorado for dog owners. In all 4 provinces of the holiday region, there are pet-friendly stretches of coastline where four-legged friends can swim. In Imperia, the southern beach of Porto Maurizio invites you to do so, while the dog beach in Ventimiglia even has its own dog shower. Dogs are also allowed on the public beach of San Lorenzo.

Activities and excursions

Guests can discover cultural highlights, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sandy stretches of coastline while camping on the beach in Liguria.

Fantastic excursion destinations on the Ligurian coast

A campsite by the beach in Liguria is the perfect starting point for excursions into the charming countryside. The region is famous for its 12-kilometre-long Cinque Terre coastline, where the picturesque towns of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia and Monterosso al Mare are lined up next to each other. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed towns high above the sea can be explored particularly well on the Via dellAmore hiking trail. A day trip to Imperia is also well worthwhile. The town is famous for Villa Grock, among other things, which captivates visitors with its sensational architecture with influences from the Baroque, Art Nouveau and Rococo periods. Gourmets are attracted by the Fratelli Carli Olive Museum in the Liberty Villa. Interesting information about the history of oil production is on offer here.

Wonderful beaches for families and active holidaymakers

The holiday region of Liguria, affectionately known as the Flower Coast, offers perfect conditions for an unforgettable beach holiday with more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Thanks to its 4 km long, almost white sandy beach, families particularly enjoy camping on the beach in Liguria in Alassio on the Riviera di Ponente. More than 100 bathing establishments with services such as parasol and sun lounger hire invite you to spend a carefree day by the sea. Surfers also cavort on the coast off Alassio and make the most of the good wind conditions. The bay of San Remo is also a popular meeting place for water sports enthusiasts. Surfing and kitesurfing are just some of the activities on offer on the water. The nearby Spiaggia Arma di Taggia with its gently sloping shore is ideal for guests with small children.

Events

The varied events in Liguria round off the region's diverse holiday programme.

May

• Sagra dei Limoni: On the third Saturday in May, the traditional lemon festival attracts visitors to Monterosso al Mare in Cinque Terre. The town, decorated with the yellow citrus fruit, invites visitors to sample lemonade, jam and other delicacies. Gourmets look forward to the typical torta al limone cake.

July - August

• Porto Antico Summer Festival: Music lovers are drawn to Genoa's old harbour in summer, which is transformed into a large stage for regional and international artists in July and August. With a varied programme of music, dance and cabaret, there is something for everyone.

September

• Boat Show: In September, the Boat Show attracts water sports enthusiasts to Genoa. The latest innovations on the market are on display, with everything from racing boats and motor yachts to inflatable boats and sailing boats on show.