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Genoa holidays

May 2024

  • Colorful houses of Ventimiglia near river mouth Roya flowing into Mediterranean sea

    Rail journey of the month
    Rail route of the month: from Genoa to Ventimiglia, Italy – a line of cinematic brilliance

    Along the coast through Liguria to the French border, our slow travel expert enjoys the mix of tunnels and dramatic coastal views

March 2024

  • Evening street sale of pesto in a trailer at the harbour, Genoa, Italy<br>2WF2MTA Evening street sale of pesto in a trailer at the harbour, Genoa, Italy

    A street food tour of Genoa

    From fluffy focaccia to creamy pànera, local Michelin-starred chef Ivano Ricchebono introduces our writer to a taste of the Italian port city

May 2019

  • Castello d'Albertis above central Genoa

    Holiday guides
    Alternative city breaks: Genoa – restaurants, nightlife and shopping

    Mixing high art with the down-to-earth feel of an ancient port, Genoa is a treasure trove of fine foods and unpretentious bars

July 2018

  • Genoa’s Porto Antico with sailing boats

    A local's guide
    A local’s guide to Genoa: 10 top tips

    Once the richest city in the world, famous for its seafaring prowess, La Superba’s glories can still be seen in its medieval gates, fine palazzi and renowned cuisine

August 2017

  • Coast of many colours: view over the beach and houses of medieval-walled Noli.

    The sleepy side of the Italian Riviera

    Today’s Ligurian hotspots are the Cinque Terre and swanky Portofino. But head west of Genoa for now-quiet resorts such as Alassio where, a century ago, Brits went to see and be seen

June 2016

  • Casa de Mar, Italy

    Your own slice of Italian Riviera: a remote stay in Liguria

    At a cute fisherman’s cottage in 1,500-year-old San Fruttuoso village our writer has a secluded bay amid romantic Romanesque splendour almost to herself

August 2015

  • Genoa city centre

    Why I love …
    Vivid green pesto, great wine and fabulous walks … Genoa is a city of indulgence for Nicholas Walton

    A historian’s favourite places to eat, walk, stay - and try onion chocolate - in this historic port city

March 2013

  • Alghero harbour

    Hidden Italy: three city break gems to discover

    Eat seafood at Alghero's harbourside, take in Renaissance art in Genoa or enjoy baroque architecture and fine food in Lecce, writes Liz Boulter

May 2010

  • radetzky cafe, corso garibaldi, milan, lombardy, italy

    Italy in summer: insiders' guide

    From alfresco cafe culture with the Milanese, gelato with the Romans and all-night revelling with the Genovese, our experts give the lowdown on local life

August 2009

  • Reader's tips ... Italy on the cheap

    Dar Poeta, Trastevere, Rome | Amalfi coast | Pisa | Tuscany | Venice | Genoa

November 2008

  • Instant Weekend: Genoa

    Instant weekend ... Genoa

    The little-known northern Italian city is bursting with star quality

September 2001

  • Genoan success

    Mention of Genoa may call to mind visions of the G8 riots but, says Debbie Davies, don't be put off by the bad PR. From galleries and churches to a picture-perfect coastline, the Ligurian capital has plenty to offer, and at half the price of its more famous neighbours

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