Punta Chiappa beach hides away (almost) inaccessible halfway between Camogli and Portofino on the Ligurian coast.
Hiking route from San Fruttuoso to Portofino
In Portofino Natural Park, there's a small, secluded abbey tucked away in a turquoise cove that you can only reach on foot or by boat: have you heard of San Fruttuoso?
Beach hopping from Santa Margherita to Portofino
The coastline connecting Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino is lined with yachts, sailboats, and dreamy little coves tucked away between rocks and pine forests. Want to come along and explore them on a walk?
Route through the villages of the "5 Terre"
Did you know that "Cinque Terre", in the Liguria region, is the area in Italy that receives the most visitors each year? There must be a reason for that…
5 Terre: Blue Trail #2 from Vernazza to Corniglia
Up for a hike through "Cinque Terre"? Get ready to have your breath taken away by the views on the stretch of Blue Trail #2 connecting Vernazza and Corniglia.
5 Terre: Blue Trail #2 from Monterosso to Vernazza
Up for a hike through "Cinque Terre"? The famous Blue Trail #2 begins (or ends) with the sea-view stretch connecting Monterosso and Vernazza. This was the very first hike I did across the famous "5 lands" of Liguria when I moved to Italy. Hard to forget… Trail info Difficulty: moderate….
Ponte Maceira, on the Camino from Santiago to Finisterre
Picture yourself standing on a stone bridge shrouded in mist and lush greenery. Scotland? Nope, much closer! Pilgrimage vibes in Ponte Maceira, on the Camino from Santiago to Finisterre. Wondering what it takes to travel back in time? A 3.5-hour walk from Santiago or just 15 minutes by car. Coming along? Ponte Maceira, in the…
Route along Costa da Vela and Cabo do Home
Spending a few days around the Ría de Pontevedra? Then you can't miss this easy hiking route along the Costa da Vela to Cabo do Home »
Complete hiking route around the Cíes Islands
Planning a hiking route around the Cíes Islands? Here's all the practical info you need to make the most of your trip! »
Why Visit Combarro During the Off-Season
Want to know what the Galician town of Combarro looks like on a gray, rainy day during the off-season? The answer is: authentic. Why do I recommend traveling to Combarro at times of the year other than July and August? Just take a look at the photos and tell me what you “don’t miss”…









