A hidden jewel of Liguria
Levanto
Located in a bay protected by the surrounding hills, Levanto is one of the most characteristic cities of Liguria, a place rich in history and culture, with large scenic beaches.
Levanto has a thousand different nuances: ancient medieval walls that blend with pastel-colored houses, narrow cobbled streets and a large port full of characteristic fishing boats. One of the largest beaches in the region crosses Levanto, offering a relaxing place to the hundreds of tourists who visit its beauties every summer.
The historic center is an open-air museum where art, culture and tradition create a unique vortex of stimuli: the Cloister of San Francesco, the Church of Sant’Andrea, the Loggia Comunale and the Palazzo del Podestà are some examples. The splendor of the historic architecture blends with the surrounding wild nature, creating an atmosphere of rare beauty and charm.
Levanto is the privileged destination for lovers of good food and good wine: the typical Ligurian cuisine finds here some of the highest representations, Ligurian products such as pesto, oil, anchovies and bread are revered by local producers such as they deserve. The production of fine wines includes specialties such as Vermentino and Pigato which transform this place into a flagship for international tourism.
Lie down on the fine sandy beaches under a fiery sun or find refreshment in the many clubs and cocktail bars by the sea to quench your thirst with a fresh drink. There are also many sporting activities to do in Levanto: trekking or biking on the beautiful Maremonti track, snorkelling and diving on the cliffs that line the beaches.
Time seems to stop in Levanto to offer moments of leisure and well-being, a city to be discovered with gentle slowness and to fall in love with, every time anew.
