The Genovesato (or Genoese area) stretches from the Grande Genova to the Paradiso Gulf touching the borders of Tigullio and the West. This idyllic area, thanks to its mild climate, its charming fishing villages and its gastronomic tradition, has always attracted visitors from all over the world.

Here the salty sea air, the myriad scents of woods, parks, gardens, flowers, streams and lakes, create a perfect blend of nature, history, art, culture, traditon, folklore and spirituality. Visitors walking through its villas, palaces, castles, fortresses, can breathe in its thousand year history, and from the walls of its sanctuaries, abbeys, churches and oratories resounds the ancestral religious spirit of its population .Every year people indulge in the traditional religious and folk festivals and costume parades renewing the ancient traditions which have been handed down from generation to generation. The local culinary tradition is tied to its climate and land, providing an abundance of seasonal ingredients for creative and tasty dishes.

For sporting enthusiasts the area also offers a wide range of outdoor activities, from water sports to hiking. The Genovesato stretches from the Paradiso gulf (from Bogliasco to Recco) and includes the inland valleys (val Bisagno, val Polcevera, valle Scrivia and val Trebbia)touching the borders of Piedmont, Lombardy and Emilia.

Situated right in the centre of Liguria, Genoa and its surrounding area have always been the heart and intellectual capital of the region.
This is a perfect place for a holiday painted with deep sea blue and luscious green, with added shades of history and culture.