Camping in Liguria: Hiking to the coastal town – tips for a vacation by the sea

Camping Liguria – a vacation in the region in the northwest of Italy promises you blue sea, white beaches on rocky coasts and exciting experiences.
Liguria is a true vacation paradise, not least because of its proximity to France and Nice.
Here you can not only hike, but also explore fascinating harbor towns.
Traveling with a roof tent or tent trailer?
– No problem, in Liguria you will find plenty of choice for a campsite.
For example, near Sanremo.
In places like Monte Rosso al Mare, the Cinque Terre in general, the Bracco Pass, Savona, Sanremo and Genoa, you can explore the cities or go to the beach.
Whether with the family, romantically as a couple or solo – you can find out more about these places and other tips on the weather, camping and the surrounding area here!

Liguria: Mediterranean, hiking adventures & city trips

It rarely rains in the western Italian region of Liguria, so the conditions are perfect for a great vacation on the Italian Mediterranean coast.
Here you will find beaches, such as in Monte Rosse al Mare, and picturesque coastal villages, such as the Cinque Terre.
There are also exciting hiking areas, such as the Bracco Pass or Savona and Sanremo.
These two cities, as well as the capital of Liguria, Genoa, are of course well suited for city trips after the first few days in nature, in order to experience the beautiful culture in the coastal city.

[sv slug=”camping”] You can find out more about these five tips, as well as the weather, nearby excursion destinations and exciting activities in this text.
But first, where exactly is Liguria?

Western Italy on the map: Find Liguria here!

Liguria is located in the northwest of Italy.
It is directly adjacent to the border with France and therefore dreamy places such as Nice and Monaco are not far away.
Liguria is also located directly on the Ligurian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean that promises beaches, water fun and coastline.
If you want to see even more of Italy, you could make a stop at Lake Maggiore or Milan on your journey.
The best way to travel from Germany is through Switzerland.
You can take a look at Liguria and the surrounding area in advance on this map:

Here you can take a closer look at Liguria.
You can already see a lot of the blue sea and the cities, such as Genoa, here too – you can find more tips on beaches, hiking trails and city trips below.

Why Liguria: Special features at a glance

As you can see above, Liguria is located directly by the sea, which is why many of the towns are ideal for a beach vacation or other water sports.
Away from the beach, the region offers many trails for hiking and motorcycling.
On the coast with sea views or behind the coast, in a landscape of picturesque green scrubland.
If you stay on a hiking trail along the coast, you are sure to pass by one of the colorful coastal towns, which are also worth a visit!

• Numerous places with beaches for swimming & water sports
• Hiking or motorcycling on the coast with a view
• Colorful coastal towns for exciting sightseeing excursions

Liguria from above: Sea, mountains & colorful harbors

Blue sea, wooded mountain panoramas and colorful little houses lining the cliffs as far as the eye can see – that’s Liguria!
This video will give you your first overview of the picturesque landscape in the west of Italy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnfEmUx7WNM

360° view of Liguria: View over Riomaggiore

Here you have a view over Riomaggiore, one of the villages that belong to the coastal area of the Cinque Terre.

Tips for campers: beach, mountain panorama & boat tour

Whether it’s the beach, an eventful hike or a relaxed stroll through the city.
With these five tips, you have a wide range of options to see many different things in Liguria.
Here is a summary of the five tips:

• Monte Rosso al Mare, with beach paradise
• Cinque Terre, ferry trip between 5 villages
• Genoa, harbor & museums for bad weather
• Savona, hiking trails in the surrounding area
• Sanremo, more beaches & hiking trails

All travel tips in one tour: Monte Rosso to Sanremo

Here you can see an exemplary tour by car, which includes our five travel tips in Liguria.
You start in Monte Rosso al Mare and follow the coast to Sanremo.
Tip: A tour like this makes a lot of sense if you take a few days for each stop.
Camping is an inexpensive way to travel.
A roof tent is particularly practical for a camping trip with several stops, as you can fold it up at any time and continue your journey.
You can find various roof tents here: 👉 Rooftop tent[sv slug=”dachzelt”] Your tour through Liguria could look like this:

Monte Rosso al Mare: Public beach with promenade

We start with Monte Rosso al Mare.
This picturesque village has a ferry port that you can use to visit other places in Liguria.
But Monte Rosso is also worth a visit in its own right.
Especially the beach!
This sandy beach in the east of Liguria runs along the entire town.
The Fegina promenade is also right on the beach.
This offers you small, colorful souvenir stores, restaurants and a shady avenue.
You can see a mountain panorama in the background of the colorful houses.
This is what awaits you on the beach of Monte Rosso al Mare:

• Sandy beach along the entire village
• Picturesque panorama in the background
• Ferry port nearby for an excursion

And here you can take a 360° look at the beach in advance:

Monte Rosso al Mare is part of the Cinque Terre, a group of five villages.
You can reach them by ferry.
Find out more about the Cinque Terre here:

Cinque Terre: tour through five picturesque coastal villages

The Cinque Terre is a national park made up of five villages in Liguria.
These include Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monte Rosso al Mare.
All three are characterized by their characteristic, colourful houses right by the sea.
Many of the towns offer historic buildings and old castles on the slopes of the rocky surroundings.
For adventurers outside the cities, there is a colorful variety to experience, as the region has been declared a nature reserve.
There are routes and paths for hiking through this untouched and unique nature, offering panoramic views of the sea between the villages.
You can see more of the sea if you take a round trip on the ferry.
This is what makes Cinque Terre such a unique vacation experience:

• National park consisting of five villages
• Historic castles & buildings
• Hiking trails or ferry round trip
• Untouched & unique nature
• Panoramic view of the sea

Here you can see a view of the beautiful town of Manarola: Away from the sea, further inland, you will find the Bracco Pass, which is so high up that you can still see the sea from here.

Bracco Pass: hiking & cycling with sea views

The Bracco Pass is made up of rocky shores, 600 meters above sea level.
This gives you a fantastic view over the blue waters.
The numerous roads and paths along the pass make it a popular destination for hikers, cyclists and motorcyclists alike.
There are also small cafés along the more developed roads, which are ideal for a short break with a picturesque view.
These experiences await you on the Bracco Pass:

• Mountain pass with a view over the sea
• 600 m high cycle & hiking trails
• Popular for the motorcycle & bicycle
• Street cafés for a short break

Here you get a first glimpse of the view as far as the sea:

Further northwest, on the coastline, there is a larger city that is ideal for day trips: Genoa.

City of Genoa: visit to the capital with museums in the rain

Genoa is the capital of Liguria and one of the most beautiful cities in Italy.
This is not only due to the old harbor with its historic buildings and ships, but also the narrow streets of the old town between the stately houses.
For rainy days, you will also find a museum and an aquarium here.
There is also the children’s paradise Città dei Bambini, which explains the marine environment and some of the technical requirements of seafaring even to the youngest children in bad weather.
A visit to the famous Genoa lighthouse is also worthwhile.
Here you have the exciting city and the memories you can collect in it at a glance:

• Capital of Liguria & largest city in the area
• Old harbor with historic buildings & ships
• Old town narrow alleys near stately houses
• Museum, aquarium & children’s paradise for rain
• You have more time?
  Visit the lighthouse!

This is the perfect way to end your day in Genoa: Continue southwest to Savona.

City of Savona: old town & hiking in the surrounding area

Savona is located on a flat plain in western Liguria.
The city is best known for its arcades and romantic little squares in the old town.
There are also numerous historical buildings, such as a cathedral and a Sistine Chapel, similar to the one in Rome.
The city also has numerous beaches, known as Zinola, Fornaci, the waterfront promenade and Natarella.
For the more adventurous, hiking through the surrounding nature reserves with bubbling streams, green fields and fishing opportunities is recommended.
This is what the city of Savona can offer you:

• Archways & small squares in the old town
• Historic buildings such as the cathedral
• Several stands (e.g. Zinola & Natarella)
• Hiking trail to the Grotta dei Falsari
• In the surrounding area: fishing opportunities

And this is what a hike in the area could look like:

The last stop worth seeing on our journey through Liguria is the coastal town of Sanremo, just before the border with France.

Sanremo: more beaches, cultural experiences & hiking

To top it all off, Sanremo offers you long beaches with a mild climate, connected to a medieval old town.
But it’s by no means unfashionable here!
For the adults among you, a visit to Liguria’s world-famous casino is well worthwhile.
Otherwise, it’s worth enjoying the city’s cultural mix, which has been created by the many different tourists.
The best way to do this is at one of the numerous music and street food events or outdoor cinemas.
But you will also find hiking trails in Sanremo.
The ones in Molini di Prelà are particularly beautiful.
It takes about three quarters of an hour to get there by car.
These things await you in Sanremo:

• Long sandy beaches with a mild climate
• Historic old town & famous casino
• Cultural mix through tourists from all over the world
• Music, streetfood events & outdoor cinemas
• Hiking area near Molini di Prelà (45 min)

Here you can take a look at the coastal town on the blue sea in advance.

To help you get from Monte Rosso al Mare to Sanremo and see as much of Liguria as possible, here are all the tips summarized in one tour.

Day trip to a city of culture: excursion to Nice & Pisa

If you, your family and your dog have already packed your camping chair in Liguria, you can find tips in the surrounding area here.
Whether you’re in the west of the region or the east, you can choose between beautiful Nice and impressive Pisa at either end.
You can find more tips for exciting day trips here.

Nice: Off to France!
– Day trip with art & culture

A little further west, across the border from France, lies the well-known city of Nice.
The large city right by the sea offers you more and numerous beaches as well as many shopping opportunities and historic buildings.
Nice is a stronghold of art and culture.
So you can go on an excursion that will teach you lots of new things or simply enjoy the sea on your trip.
You can read more about Nice here:

• Camping in Nice

From our last tip in Liguria, Sanremo, you need about an hour to get to Nice.

If you prefer to start from the east of Liguria, you will find another tip here.

Pisa: marble, stone and iron break – but not this tower!

Known for its leaning tower, the city in Tuscany is a popular excursion destination.
The city’s white marble buildings are rich in history and culture.
The cathedral square in particular, where the famous bell tower stands, is absolutely worth seeing.
You can also stroll through the city along the city walls and the River Arno.
It is also worth exploring the city center with its colourful little houses on your excursion.
From Monte Rosso al Mare, our first stop in Liguria, it’s just under an hour and a half by car.

More from your vacation: motor boating, hiking & fishing

Whether you want to explore the coast by motorboat, hike over the rocky mountain passes of the coast or cast a line in Savona and the surrounding area, you’ll find lots of tips for great vacation activities here.
These will fill your day outside the campsite and after the first few days on the beach with action and wonderful memories.

Motor boating: Adventure on the coast

Gliding over the sparkling water, spraying foam along the picturesque coasts, what a dream!
You can experience exactly that with a motorboat.
You can hire boats all along the coast.
Please note: If you want to take a motorboat out on the water in Italy, you must apply for an international boating license (IBS)!
Unfortunately, a recreational boating license is not enough.
You should know this if you want to drive a motorboat on the Ligurian coast:

• Possibility to hire boats anywhere on the coast
• Apply for an International Boat Certificate (IBS) in advance

If you would like to read more about the individual boating licenses and other tips for beginners, you can find out more here:

• Learn to drive a motorboat

Fishing: Experience on the coast & at sea

Fishing is a popular vacation activity in Liguria, especially among campers.
Hobby anglers cast their hand-held fishing rods along the coast or take a motorboat out to sea.
The area around Savona is particularly popular.
If you want to go fishing in Italy, you need to buy a fishing license.
You can usually find these at petrol stations, sports stores and specialist stores.
It is also best to enquire there about the local regulations for the water.
Packed your fishing rod?
You should know that:

• Savona area particularly popular for fishing
• A fishing license is required for fishing in Italy
• Buy a fishing license at petrol stations, sports & specialty stores
• Ask about local regulations for fishing beforehand

You can find out more about fishing here:

• Learn to fish

Hiking through coasts, rustic landscape & forests

Over old hiking trails along steep slopes, through forests and through a picturesque landscape – this is how hiking in Liguria can be described.
It is not uncommon for the view on your hikes through Liguria to extend as far as the sea.
The Cinque Terre is even Italy’s most popular hiking area, but extensive hikes over the Bracco Pass, around Savona and Sanremo are also worthwhile.
Tips for beginners and more interesting facts can be found here:

• Learn to hike

Campsite recommendation: By the sea & on the coast

What could be better than falling asleep to the sound of the sea and under the stars?
These campsites offer just that.

Camping Edy

• Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 (664 ratings)
• Address: Via Diano Calderina, 18013 Diano Marina (IM)
• Phone: + 39 0183 497040
• Website: Camping Edy

Villagio dei Fioro

• Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 (1,139 ratings)
• Address: Via Tiro a Volo 3, 18038 Sanremo (IM)
• Phone: +39 0184 660635
• Website: Villagio dei Fioro

Camping Marino

• Rating: 4.2 / 5.0 (858 ratings)
• Address: Via Angiolo Silvio Novaro 15, 18013 Diano Marina (IM)
• Phone: + 39 0183 498288
• Website: Camping Marino

Weather: Sunny with little rain

The best time to visit is in August with an average temperature of 27 °C.
Temperatures rarely rise above 30 °C here, but this is what makes hiking and other sporting activities in the region so popular.
Added to this is the low rainfall, which means you rarely have to expect rain in Liguria.
The average water temperature for swimming or motor boating is around 25 °C in August.

• Warmest average temperature: 27 °C
• Water temperature: 25 °C

On this map you can see the current weather for Liguria:

Camping on Lake Maggiore & Italy

If you are traveling from Germany, it is likely that you will pass by Lake Maggiore.
You can use this beautiful lake in northern Italy for a stopover.
Simply look for a campsite, unfold your roof tent and spend the night by the lake.
If you have more time, you can also find an article for more travel tips in Italy here.

Camping on Lake Maggiore

Thinking about making a stopover on Lake Maggiore?
To help you decide, here are lots of tips on the location, campsites and places you should definitely see.

• Camping on Lake Maggiore

Camping in Italy: city & road trip through valley & mountains

Beyond the borders of Liguria, you will find vast mountain landscapes, seemingly endless coastlines and sandy beaches, rich history and a paradise for gourmets.
Whether city trips, camping in Tuscany or a roadtrip with a roof tent through South Tyrol past the Alps, it certainly won’t be boring.
Here we show you many beautiful destinations for camping and relaxing.

• Camping Italy

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