The Italian Riviera (Rough Guides Snapshot Italy)

Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to the Italian Riveria is the ultimate travel guide to this picturesque coastal region in the northwest of Italy. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from pottering from village to village along the pretty Cinque Terre coastline and delving into the mountains on the Genoa-Casella train to chilling out at the classic, family resort of Finale Ligure and rolling the dice at San Remo's world-famous casino. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guide Snapshot to the Italian Riveria covers Genoa, The Riviera di Ponente, Savona, Noli, Finale Ligure, Albenga, The caves of Toirano, Alassio, Laigueglia, Imperia, San Remo, The Valle Argentina, Ventimiglia, The Alta Via dei Monti Liguri, The Riviera de Levante, Camogli, Portofino, San Fruttuoso, Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Sestri Levante, The Cinque Terre and The Golfo dei Poeti. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Italy, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Italy, including transport, accommodation, food, drink, costs, health, sport and festivals. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Italy. The Rough Guide Snapshot to the Italian Riveria is equivalent to 74 printed pages.