Landmarks in Liguria

Almost no plains here, with the rocks of the Appennines plunging into the Mediterranean sea and creating small sandy bays, high cliffs, natural ports and enchanted gulfs. The land is covered with forests of pine trees, oaks, juniper, that approaching the sea give way to olive and fruit trees, oleanders, and a wonderful explosion of flowers and tropical-like vegetations. Each little plot of farmed land was a conquest for the Ligurians, a hard-working people that during thousands of years changed the steep cliffs into terraces where to grow vegetable and vinegards producing a gentle wine.