Ligurian Riviera

 
Overview

The Italian Riviera, synonymous with Italy's Liguria region, is a crescent-shaped strip of Mediterranean coastline straddling between the south of France and Tuscany. It's eastern half, the Riviera di Levante is defined by its rugged cliffs.

Description

Italy's famed crescent of the Mediterranean coast, where the Alps and the Apennines cascade into the sea, is defined by its sinuous, giddy landscapes. The Italian Riviera, synonymous with the Ligurian region, is shaped by its extreme topography – its daily life is one of ascents and descents, always in the presence of a watery horizon.