Alongside the major Italian tourist destinations that you've already heard of, there are many others that may come as a surprise.
The seaside town of Riva Ligure, situated in the province of Imperia, is one such place.
Riva Ligure is perhaps the wildest place on the Riviera di Ponente. Some floricultural plants even reach the beach to the east of the mouth of the Torrente Argentina, and the sea often gives large quantities of algae that cover the entire waterfront. This gives some traditional tourists the impression of a neglected place without interest.
Other travelers love the somewhat older atmosphere here.
The charm of this town lies in the fact that it has few seaside facilities, tourist attractions, and artifacts.
One of the only new structures of the Riva Ligure is the cycle parth that follows the old, disused railway track.
Its highlights are the beach, the small port, the Torre Barbaresca, and the Chiesa di San Maurizio Martire church.
Will you be visiting the Italian coastal town Riva Ligure in the near future?
Then be sure to go to the beach and share your picnic with this ginger kitty. He particularly likes smoked salmon.