Boccadasse is the corner of Genoa where time seems to have stood still. This ancient fishing village, nestled between the end of Corso Italia and the start of the eastern coastline, preserves the authentic soul of a mariner's hamlet despite being just minutes away from the city's hustle and bustle. Visiting Boccadasse means getting lost among pastel-colored houses, narrow crêuze (traditional alleys), and the scent of salt spray rising from the small bay. Whether you are looki

In the winter months, Genoa invites a more attentive way of looking. Distances feel shorter, places are less crowded and visits are easier to organise. Understanding what to do in Genoa in winter means looking beyond the events calendar and focusing on what remains accessible all year round: museums, historic palaces, neighbourhoods to explore at an unhurried pace, indoor spaces that work even when the weather changes. It is a good time for those who prefer to visit a city c

Rapallo meets you as soon as you step off the train. The station is just a few minutes from the centre, and once you cross the road you’re already among porticoes, cafés and the everyday flow of people who live here all year round. The city is best read on foot, one step at a time: first the caruggi, then the seafront, then the climb to Montallegro if there’s time and curiosity. In one day you can follow a simple route and really understand what to see in Rapallo . You don’t

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