The sanctuary on Monte Figogna: climbing to the Guardia on foot, far from the crowds
At 804 metres above Genoa, the basilica of the Guardia on Monte Figogna: a pilgrimage along ancient ridge paths, sea views and silence.
Jun 23, 2026Hidden Liguria lives far from the crowded Cinque Terre: perched inland villages like Apricale and Triora, the Aveto and Argentina valleys, trails among olive groves and bays reachable on foot. Among silent carruggi, country cooking and a little-visited sea, a region awaits you to be discovered without hurry. Set off to explore it.
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At 804 metres above Genoa, the basilica of the Guardia on Monte Figogna: a pilgrimage along ancient ridge paths, sea views and silence.
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.
Jun 23, 2026
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.
Jun 23, 2026
In the heart of Albenga, the Early Christian Baptistery guards ancient mosaics in a silence that, a few steps from the Ligurian beaches, seems impossible.
Jun 21, 2026