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Liguria:
Rapallo
Rapallo
is a lovely resort on the sea. It’s less chic (and
is larger) than Portofino, but I’ve found it charming
at any time of year. You can easily get to the towns along
the coast and the city it very manageable. There’s
a wonderful walk (or promenade) along the sea and the
medieval center is interesting to wander about (LungomareVittorioVeneto).
In the old town is the local church and the leaning tower.
The tower of the Commune Rapallese is the symbol
of the town. There are ruins of a Cistercian monastery
called Valle Christi (founded in 1204) here too.
The Monte di Portofino Nature Park offers hikes
in to the hills and to other towns (the views are great).
You walk among olive groves, vineyards, flowers and trees.
The churches in the area also worth a look: Santi Gervasio
e Protasio, Chiesa Santo Stefano and the Oratory
dei Neri (with a 15th century tower). There’s
a lace museum in the Villa Tigullio (17th
century). Lace making has long been a tradition in this
town. Boat trips can be arranged year round. Market
day in Rapallo is on Thursday.
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