The coastal region of Liguria, located in northwestern Italy, impresses its visitors with a diverse landscape, which consists of steep rock falls, fragrant flower fields, picturesque bays as well as olive and orange groves, which are repeatedly interrupted by wine cultures and the evergreen Macchia.
The coast to the west of Genoa between Genoa and the town of Imperia impresses with its wide sandy beaches and do justice to its nickname "Palm Riviera": more than 70 different palm species flourishes here wonderfully! The legendary seaside resorts Alassio and the picturesque Laiguelia with its impressive harbor are definitely worth a visit.
The so-called “Flower Riviera” between the coastal cities of Imperia and Ventimiglia rightly fascinates many visitors, as you can find some beautiful flower gardens in front of the massive scenery of the Maritime Alps. Further places to discover in this region are the following: Sanremo with its famous Chanson Festival, Cervo, Ventimiglia with the world-famous Hanbury-Gardens and Bordighera with the northernmost palm forest in Europe. For many centuries, the city of Bordighera has been supplying even the Vatican with palm leafs during Easter! The Ligurian Apennines, which characterize the Riviera di Levante west of Genoa, decisively shaped the coastal relief: harsh and steep cliff formations impress with roaring mountain streams and sleepy towns.
The city La Spezia awaits you with its remarkable harbor and the marvelous Golfo dei Poeti.
The fascinating Cinqueterre (five villages), not far from here, became part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, together with the Portovenere, the so-called “Port of Venus”. Here you will also find the well-known “mussel enclosures” which are used for the cultivation of mussels. The low salinity of the sea and the abundance of plankton offer a perfect basis for mussel farming. The famous Portofino, which is located approximately 11 nautical miles east of Genoa, skillfully nestles on the mountain slopes reaching to the coast and is considered the most sophisticated place in this coastal region.
The Ligurian Islands
In addition to the small island of Gallinara (0,6 km²) near the town of Albenga in the western province of Savona, the remaining three Ligurian islands are located in the province of La Spezia and compete the Golfo dei Poeti / Gulf of La Spezia. With 1.6km², Palmaria is the largest of these three islands and only 105 meters from the Italian mainland away. There are some impressive grottos on this island, such as the Grotta Azzurra, which is only accessible by boat, and the Grotta dei Colombi, which gained fame due to archaeological finds.
If you are interested in visiting spectacular natural parks during your luxury charter, you should definitely visit one of the following in the Liguria region: Cinque Terre, Parco Naturale Regionale dell`Aveto, Parco Naturale Regionale dell`Antola or the Parco Naturale Regionale del Beigua. All of them are worth a visit!
You will surely enjoy your shore leave on a luxury charter in this coastal region!
The world-famous region “Tuscany” impresses with its lovely landscapes: gentle hilly landscapes with wine cultures, cypresses and numerous art-historically significant cities full of museums and cultural peculiarities await every visitor. The culture and way of life of the Tuscan goes hand in hand and makes this region very special.
The Coast:
The approximately 330 km long Tuscan coast offers a diversified territory to water sport and beach enthusiasts: long, flat beaches stretch along the Versilia, the northwestern coastal region of Tuscany, while the Etruscan Riviera is characterized by coastal sections, which are rich in bays. The unique and varied island atmosphere of the Tuscan archipelago is particularly suitable for your luxury charter.
Below you can find a small overview of the islands in this region: Elba, Giannutri, Montecristo, Pianosa, Capraia, Gorgona und Giglio.
All of them are located in what is possibly Europe`s largest maritime national park, the Parco Nazionale dell`Arcipelago Toscano, which was established already in 1998 with an area of approximately 30.000 square kilometers, to protect and preserve the Mediterranean flora and fauna. Particularly diving enthusiasts will encounter an attractive underwater world that show the most colorful fish swarms you can imagine. The Tuscan archipelago stretches over 300 square kilometers from the Tuscan coast to Corsica and consists of the seven islands already mentioned, of which the island of Elba is the largest. Each of these islands has its own characteristics! We are happy to advise you personally about more details and route options during your luxury charter!
Furthermore, sailing enthusiasts will also get their money`s worth in this archipelago: in addition to the impressive, natural factors and the great wind conditions, there is also a well-developed network of marinas, which allow a total of 14.000 berths. The wide range of our partners provide the right luxury yacht for everyone!
Liguria offers a unique, mild coastal climate: pleasantly temperate winters are never followed by hot summer months. In this region prevails a Mediterranean climate, that is – due to the high, coastal mountain ranges - characterized by great differences.
The Ligurian coast could be described as a simple or moderately difficult yacht charter area. In case there is no north wind, there are slight north currents along the Ligurian coast.
Repeatedly you will meet cooling or cold winds from the north, sweeping over the warm air islands near the coast. During the sailing season (early to late summer) the wind often blows from different directions, especially west and north winds of up to 4 Bft. are omnipresent. Be careful in the low-season! It is important to exercise caution as strong winds can occur quickly. Especially the Libeccio coming from the south-west can be dangerous.
The coastal region of Tuscany is considered as well a simple or medium-heavy yacht charter area. Here you will also find a Mediterranean climate. In case you prefer to be on your own with a luxury sailing yacht, this area is especially suitable for beginners and family trips. In summer, there are primarily weak to moderate northwest winds. If you are more adventurous, you could also consider a walk on the wild side to Corsica, where you will find strong winds now and then. Because of visible shallows under the water surface, caution is advised at Elba. In order to find optimal sailing conditions, we recommend a luxury sailing charter in the months of May, June and September!
