Rapallo is an unknown gastronomic destination in Liguria worth discovering. Although overshadowed by the glamour of neighbouring Portofino, it is a delightful year-round destination hiding many culinary delights. A BRIEF HISTORY OF RAPALLO The history of the city starts in antiquity, without being clear whether it was founded by Greeks or Etruscans. In the following…
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Do you need a reason to visit Portofino?
5 reasons why Portofino is worth a visit In the beautiful Liguria region of Italy, there are many beauties, but undoubtedly the jewel in the crown is Portofino. The small, almost perfect port has been designated a historical landmark. It is undoubtedly the most photographed village in the world. But if you need a reason…
Basil, olive oil, cheese and love – The best pesto in the world
Pesto is one of the most famous sauces in the world. It is traditionally made with garlic, pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, and hard cheese, all blended with olive oil. It originated in Italy and especially in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria. Therefore, it is also known as Pesto alla Genovese (Genoese Pesto…
Nessun Dorma – The best aperitivo in Cinque Terre
…and one of the best in Italy Nessun Dorma is the heaven in Cinque Terre. Eat italian food and drink local wine. Have you seen the view from here? nessundormacinqueterre.com CINQUE TERRE The five villages of the Cinque Terre (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso) in Liguria need no special recommendations. It is one of…
Where to taste the best focaccia in Genoa
Focaccia is a flat oven-baked Italian bread similar in style and texture to pizza; in some places in Italy, it is called “pizza bianca”. Focaccia can be served as a side dish or as sandwich bread with various toppings (mainly savoury but also sweet). In Ancient Rome, panis focacius was a flatbread baked on the hearth. The word is derived from the Latin focus which means…
Seborga – Discover the village that claims independence
#uniquedestinations Seborga is a small town in the region of Liguria in Italy, near the French border. It has 300 inhabitants and its main economic activities are tourism and agriculture. In the early 1960s, Giorgio Carbone, then head of the village’s flower-growers co-operative, began promoting the idea that Seborga should retain its historic independence as…