{"id":4131,"date":"2013-06-18T23:33:53","date_gmt":"2013-06-18T21:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=4131"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:22:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T08:22:51","slug":"italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso","title":{"rendered":"The Italian Riviera&#8217;s Golfo Paradiso: The Other &#8220;Cinque Terre&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve heard of the Cinque Terre, you should probably\u00a0<em>also\u00a0<\/em>know about Liguria&#8217;s Golfo Paradiso, located on the Italian Riviera&#8230; and maybe even consider it as an alternative!<\/p>\n<p>With its five seaside towns (the same as the Cinque Terre), lush landscapes, and beautiful views, Golfo Paradiso is one of the most beautiful stretches of Italian coastline. It also explains its name, which literally means &#8220;paradise gulf.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4264\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Camogli.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4264\" class=\" wp-image-4264 size-full\" title=\"On the Italian Riviera of Liguria\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Camogli.jpg\" alt=\"Golfo Paradiso, Liguria, Italy\" width=\"640\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camogli, a gem of Liguria&#8217;s Italian Riviera<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#Where_is_the_Golfo_Paradiso\" >Where is the Golfo Paradiso?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#The_5_Golfo_Paradiso_Towns\" >The 5 Golfo Paradiso Towns<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#Bogliasco\" >Bogliasco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#Pieve_Ligure\" >Pieve Ligure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#Sori\" >Sori<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#Camogli\" >Camogli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#Recco\" >Recco<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Visiting_the_Golfo_Paradiso\" >FAQs &#8211; Visiting the Golfo Paradiso<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#Whats_the_best_time_of_year_to_visit_the_Golfo_Paradiso\" >What\u2019s the best time of year to visit the Golfo Paradiso?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#Is_it_better_to_stay_in_one_town_or_explore_all_five\" >Is it better to stay in one town or explore all five?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#Can_you_visit_the_Golfo_Paradiso_without_a_car\" >Can you visit the Golfo Paradiso without a car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#Are_the_beaches_in_Golfo_Paradiso_sandy_or_rocky\" >Are the beaches in Golfo Paradiso sandy or rocky?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\/#How_easy_is_it_to_reach_the_Ligurian_coast_from_Milan_or_Florence\" >How easy is it to reach the Ligurian coast from Milan or Florence?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_Golfo_Paradiso\"><\/span>Where is the Golfo Paradiso?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Italian Riviera&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfoparadiso.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golfo Paradiso<\/a> might be even easier to reach than the Cinque Terre. The coastal area is located just under 7 miles (11km) from Genoa. You can get to Genoa either by flying into the Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, or by taking a train to the city&#8217;s Piazza Principe station.<\/p>\n<p>And the <em>best<\/em> way to enjoy Golfo Paradiso&#8217;s hidden gems and breathtaking views? Rent a car or motorbike and cruise down the SS1 highway, or go by bicycle, if you&#8217;re feeling adventurous!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5_Golfo_Paradiso_Towns\"><\/span>The 5 Golfo Paradiso Towns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Want to know more about where to go in Golfo Paradiso? Each of the area&#8217;s five small towns have their own distinct character, cuisine, and attractions.<\/p>\n<p>To help you get started, here&#8217;s a bit about each!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bogliasco\"><\/span>Bogliasco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This tiny, traditional Ligurian village boasts the clear blue water so renowned of the Italian Riviera&#8230; dotted, of course, with fishing boats and surfboards. If you&#8217;re a surfer, or want to learn, come here: Bogliasco has ideal surfing conditions, even during the winter!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4265\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/207417257_4015f0dd93.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4265\" class=\" wp-image-4265 size-full\" title=\"The Italian Riviera, an alternative to the Cinque Terre\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/207417257_4015f0dd93.jpg\" alt=\"Bogliasco, in the Golfo Paradiso of Liguria\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful Bogliasco on the Italian Riviera. Photo: Harold Kuiper.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pieve_Ligure\"><\/span>Pieve Ligure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A fan of flowers? Beeline here. The most verdant of the five towns, Pieve Ligure is known for its flower blossoms. (In fact, the bright yellow\u00a0<i>mimosa,\u00a0<\/i>or\u00a0acacia, flower is the town&#8217;s symbol). On the second weekend of February, tourists flock to the Mimosa Festival to enjoy the themed parade\u2014and, of course, to collect mimosa bouquets to give to their loved ones on International Women&#8217;s Day (March 8).<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_4271\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/800px-Veduta_chiesa_pieve_ligure.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4271\" class=\" wp-image-4271 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/800px-Veduta_chiesa_pieve_ligure.jpg\" alt=\"The Riviera's Golfo Paradiso\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/800px-Veduta_chiesa_pieve_ligure.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/800px-Veduta_chiesa_pieve_ligure-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Italian Riviera&#8217;s charming town of Pieve Ligure<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sori\"><\/span>Sori<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fact: <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-in-liguria-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liguria has fantastic food<\/a>. And one of the region&#8217;s most classic dishes, <em>trofie\u00a0<\/em>pasta, got its start here in\u00a0Sori. <em>T<\/em><em>rofie\u00a0<\/em>are\u00a0made from flour and water, then hand-rolled into small, irregular spirals. You&#8217;ll find <em>trofie\u00a0<\/em>on most of the area&#8217;s menus; they&#8217;re\u00a0typically served with fresh pesto, string beans and boiled potatoes.<\/p>\n<p>Even better than the food in Sori? The pristine coastline.\u00a0<em>I\u00a0<\/em><i>soresi,\u00a0<\/i>the locals,\u00a0take great pride in their environment, and work to preserve its tranquility and quality. No high-rises here!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3837\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3837\" class=\"wp-image-3837 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Finished-delicious-Pesto-in-a-mortar-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Finished-delicious-Pesto-in-a-mortar-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Finished-delicious-Pesto-in-a-mortar--768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Golfo Paradiso isn&#8217;t all beautiful views\u2014it means traditional food, too, like the garden-fresh pesto shown here.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camogli\"><\/span>Camogli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Camogli is famous for its freshly-caught fish (don&#8217;t miss the anchovies!), regal sailing ships, and colorfully-painted homes.<\/p>\n<p>Camogli also hosts two fascinating (and fun!) annual events. The first, the\u00a0<em>Sagra del Pesce\u00a0<\/em>(&#8220;Feast of the Fish&#8221;), is a huge fish fry that\u00a0takes place every year on the second Sunday in March. Locals and tourists gather around an enormous frying pan (almost 13 feet, or 4 meters, in diameter!) to get a taste of some of the Italian Riviera&#8217;s freshest seafood. (Even if you&#8217;re not in town for the festival, you can pay homage to it by going to see the historic, even-larger frying pan\u00a0on display near the marina).<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, on the first Sunday of August, Camogli hosts the <em>Stella Maris<\/em>. The event was inspired by a mosaic from 400 A.D., located in the town&#8217;s San\u00a0Nicol\u00f2 di Capodimonte church, that depicts the Madonna as a procuress of sailors. The event starts with a cannon blast in the morning, announcing the departure of Dragun (a famous pirate ship) and its followers. The boats return to land after sundown. In a stunning spectacle, locals illuminate the dark sea for the sailors by placing hundreds of glowing lanterns on the water.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4270\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Italian-Riviera-Camogli-promenade-.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4270\" class=\" wp-image-4270 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Italian-Riviera-Camogli-promenade-.jpg\" alt=\"On the Golfo Paradiso of the Italian Riviera\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Italian-Riviera-Camogli-promenade-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Italian-Riviera-Camogli-promenade--768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camogli, a gem of the Italian Riviera<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recco\"><\/span>Recco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As much as we love the food in Sori (and across the Italian Riviera&#8230; and, okay, all of Liguria), it&#8217;s Recco that&#8217;s known as the gastronomic capital of the Golfo Paradiso.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because Recco is the birthplace of two Ligurian specialties. The first,\u00a0<em>focaccia con il formaggio di Recco<\/em>, is a\u00a0plate of the paper-thin\u00a0bread covered with creamy <em>stracchino<\/em> cheese. Usually served on a huge circular wooden dish, it&#8217;s so delicious,\u00a0<em>focaccia\u00a0<\/em>enthusiasts travel from far and wide just to have a taste! But make sure to save room for the second specialty,\u00a0<em>pansoti.\u00a0<\/em>This pasta is like\u00a0<em>ravioli,\u00a0<\/em>only\u00a0smaller, meatless, and filled with cheese\u2014and it&#8217;s usually topped with a luscious walnut sauce.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4134\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4134\" class=\"wp-image-4134 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/focaccia-recco.jpg\" alt=\"Focaccia con il formaggio di Recco! Paper thin Italian focaccia bread with a creamy cheesy sauce\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You must try the focaccia con il formaggio di Recco!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Visiting_the_Golfo_Paradiso\"><\/span>FAQs &#8211; Visiting the Golfo Paradiso<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_time_of_year_to_visit_the_Golfo_Paradiso\"><\/span>What\u2019s the best time of year to visit the Golfo Paradiso?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Golfo Paradiso is beautiful year-round, but the best time to visit is late spring (May\/June) and early autumn (September\/October) when the weather is warm, the sea is swimmable, and crowds are smaller than peak summer. July and August are lively but busier, while winter offers a quieter, more local experience, especially in towns like Camogli.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_stay_in_one_town_or_explore_all_five\"><\/span>Is it better to stay in one town or explore all five?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It depends on your travel style. Many visitors choose to stay in one base (like Recco or Camogli) and take day trips to the others. The towns are close together, making it easy to explore them all over a few days. If you prefer a slower pace, staying in one place allows you to enjoy the local atmosphere more deeply.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_visit_the_Golfo_Paradiso_without_a_car\"><\/span>Can you visit the Golfo Paradiso without a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, absolutely. While driving offers flexibility, the area is well connected by regional trains and buses from Genoa. Trains run frequently along the coast, making it easy to hop between towns like Sori and Bogliasco. Walking and cycling are also great options for shorter distances.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_the_beaches_in_Golfo_Paradiso_sandy_or_rocky\"><\/span>Are the beaches in Golfo Paradiso sandy or rocky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most beaches in the Golfo Paradiso are pebble or stone beaches rather than sandy, which is typical of the Ligurian coast. The upside? The water is usually crystal clear and perfect for swimming. Bringing water shoes can make walking on the stones more comfortable.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"12wtpoz\" data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"149\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_easy_is_it_to_reach_the_Ligurian_coast_from_Milan_or_Florence\"><\/span>How easy is it to reach the Ligurian coast from Milan or Florence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"325\">The Ligurian coast is very accessible from both <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Milan<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Florence<\/span><\/span>, making it a great addition to your itinerary.\u00a0From Milan, the journey is quick and easy: 1,5 -2 hours drive, or 1.5-2.5 hour train journey to Genoa\u00a0or <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Camogli.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>From Florence, it\u2019s slightly further but still very doable: 2.5-3 hours drive or 2.5-3.5 hour tarin journey. Thanks to regular train connections and scenic driving routes, visiting the Ligurian coast is a convenient option whether you\u2019re planning a day trip or a longer stay.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4494\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4494\" class=\"wp-image-4494 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/BaiadeiSaraceni_Liguria.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ligurian coast is full of beautiful bays!<\/p><\/div>\n<p data-section-id=\"1k2ud33\" data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"149\"><strong>Ready to discover the Ligurian coast for yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"369\">With the stunning Golfo Paradiso just a short journey from <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Milan<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Florence<\/span><\/span>, there\u2019s no reason not to add a slice of the Italian Riviera to your itinerary.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"668\">Whether you\u2019re planning a day trip or a longer escape, combining your city break with a coastal adventure is one of the best ways to experience the true beauty of Italy. <strong>Immerse yourself in the stunning art, interesting history and fabulous fashion of Milan on a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/milan-tours\/\"> guided tour<\/a> of this incredible city,<\/strong> and then head to the colourful seaside towns for a completely different pace and atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"798\"><strong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"798\">Start planning your trip today and turn your visit to Milan or Florence into an unforgettable experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve heard of the Cinque Terre, you should probably\u00a0also\u00a0know about Liguria&#8217;s Golfo Paradiso, located on the Italian Riviera&#8230; and maybe even consider it as an alternative! With its five seaside towns (the same as the Cinque Terre), lush landscapes, and beautiful views, Golfo Paradiso is one of the most beautiful stretches of Italian coastline. 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