Liguria
owns its moderate climate to its special geographical position.
It is a natural amphitheatre facing south and shielded from the cold
northern winds by the Sea Alps and the northern Apennines. These very same
elements influence winter temperatures.
The Riviera of Flowers offers thousands of views and its imposing
scenery: hills covered by olive groves with shining silver-like leaves,
picturesque villages perched on the hills; old towns characterised by small
houses and winding carrugi, as well as sea views of cliffs diving into
the blue sea, well-known resorts along the coast and lovely villages
full of charm and history scattered throughout the hinterland.
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In Bordighera you will find the northernmost palm grove in Europe and
late-nineteenth-century Liberty villas.
Bordighera, situated near Sanremo and Monaco is a little paradise: the temperate
climate, the
beauty of places made famous by celebrated guests and very good accomodation
for tourists available. The town of palms in the far Ligurian west,
discovered by Romans, has been chosen in the past century as ideal resort by
personages of the "Belle Epoque": beautiful villas, parks, hotels have been
built.
The view is marvellous, your sight reaches the French Riviera. The vivid
green is broken by splendid buildings, palms seem to come out from the sea
and flowers colour the streets. The interior and the whole Armea Valley are
full of fascinating villages like the principality of Seborga. A true oasis
immersed in nature with all possible comforts.
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