San Fruttuoso, the abbey with no roads
In a Ligurian bay reachable only on foot or by sea, the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, protected by the FAI, looks out over crystal-clear waters.
Not very crowded Jun 23, 2026The province of Genova (Liguria) is not very crowded: 5,6 tourist arrivals per inhabitant per year (45th out of 107 Italian provinces, Eurostat data 2023).
In a Ligurian bay reachable only on foot or by sea, the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, protected by the FAI, looks out over crystal-clear waters.
Not very crowded Jun 23, 2026
At 804 metres above Genoa, the basilica of the Guardia on Monte Figogna: a pilgrimage along ancient ridge paths, sea views and silence.
Very quiet Jun 23, 2026
Amid Roman remains and the alleys of the old town, a hidden square where Genoa breathes without crowds, far from the well-worn tourist caruggi.
Very quiet Jun 23, 2026
At 804 metres above Genoa, the basilica of the Guardia on Monte Figogna: a pilgrimage along ancient ridge paths, sea views and silence.
Very quiet Jun 23, 2026