Appartamento Zoraide (Slv111)

There is, of course, no shortage of incredible beaches to choose from along the famed Italian Riviera but if you book a villa in Liguria and you are after a perfect sandy beach for a day by the sea in the area then you might actually have a little bit more trouble. This is a beautiful stretch of coast, marked by the pretty, colourful clusters of buildings climbing up from the azure waters that are the towns of the Cinque Terre and the striking craggy cliffs lapped by the waves that make up most of the Italian Riviera. So, while it is certainly picturesque and a place full of lovely spots to swim, typical sandy beaches are less common. However, if you have found a vacation rental in Liguria and are after a traditional perfect sandy shore then the Spiaggia di Fegina is an ideal option!

If you want to wake up to the Italian Riviera every morning during your vacation in Italy, sip your morning coffee on the balcony while listening to the waves lapping the shore, enjoy postcard perfect views over the pretty town of Sori, and be just a short distance from the famous town of Portofino, then one of our newest listings might just be the perfect rental! A two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, right in the centre of Sori, 19km from Portofino, with direct views over the sea and the nearest beach (just 280m away), Newly Renovated Ocean View Flat is a chic and perfectly-positioned gem for making the most of the Italian coast!

Liguria is famous for her gorgeous coastline and it has made the region, particularly the Cinque Terre area, one of the most desirable tourist destinations in Italy. Impossibly scenic, this is a coastline made up of dramatic craggy rocks set over rich, jewel-tone aquamarine waters. There are some charming beaches but rather than long sandy strands, Liguria abounds in striking swimming spots. Here you might not have soft sands to lounge about on but you will find incredibly romantic places from which to jump into those stunning waters. And if you have found your villa in Liguria and are looking for a particularly lovely swimming spot throughout your vacation, then we cannot recommend the Grotta di Lord Byron highly enough.

The city of Genoa stands as an incredibly charming gem with a picturesque and photogenic historic centre along the gorgeous coast of Liguria. For those who want easy access to the coast and its lovely beaches but also want to base themselves in a pretty city with plenty of tourist attractions and more cosmopolitan delights, it is a wonderful base for a vacation in Liguria and from which you can readily enjoy both.