Italian Riviera

After the glitz and glamour of St Tropez, Cannes and Monaco, you might be tempted to extend your yacht charter to the Italian and Tuscan Riviera.

At the end of the 18th century, the Russian Tsarina Maria Alexandrovna spent the winter in San Remo thus inaugurating the tradition of Russians traveling to the Riviera for the winter.
She offered the town of San Remo the palm trees that still adorn its lungo mare today.
There is in San Remo a «Corso Imperatice » (Empress Road) and a Russian church.

The end of the 18th century also saw the English elite travel to the Riviera dei Fiori, the West part of the Ligurian Riviera as testified by the marvellous Villa and Gardens of Sir Thomas Hanbury known as Giardini Hanbury.
Located on the small steep peninsula of La Mortola, the Hanbury Botanical Gardens extend over 18 hectares over the sea, half of which are occupied by semi-natural vegetation whilst the other part offer an unequaled collection of plants over 5.800 species from 5 continents including a fabulous collection of cacti, palm trees, citrus and rare fruit orchards, ornamental plants and flowers.

There are also a number of interesting picturesque villages and medieval remains inland and along the Italian Riviera Coast, such as Dolce Acqua, Apricale, the old town of Imperia, Genoese fortifications and towers..

GENOA:  MEDIEVAL HISTORIC CENTRE 
Genoa could be a good place to embark, especially if you travel from far.
It has its own airport and a rich of history.
Genoa is the birth place of Christopher Columbus and was one of the states known as Repubbliche Marinare along Venice, Pisa and Amalfi.
Genoa’s centro storico is one of the most extended medieval Historic Centre of Europe.
In the maze of alleys that unexpectedly end up in small squares, you will find historic shops and splendid residences, palaces of the 18th century full of works of art.
Our advice, take a private guide to visit this incredible city.

PORTOFINO
Portofino is only 10 nautical miles away from Genoa.
It not only a charming fishing village but also the haunt of the rich and famous with its designer boutiques, high-end restaurants and cafés.
After a relaxing day in the Tigullio gulf, you may climb up to Castel Brown, a 15th century fortress converted into a mansion for the British diplomat Montague Brown.

Did you know that sparkling wine is aged at 200 feet under the sea of Portofino ?
Anyhow, go for a drink at the exclusive Hotel Splendido to admire the amazing views of the port’s pastel colored facades at sunset.

CINQUE TERRE AND PORTOVENERE
Your charter itinerary will include Cinque Terre and Portovenere.
Cruising along the Ligurian rugged coastline, you will see the five beautiful hillside towns of Cinque Terre that together with Portovenere have been declared a Unesco World Heritage.
Portovenere, is a charming medieval fishing village with brightly coloured houses overlooking the Bay of Poets and facing the Palmaria Island.

Flavours and Tastes of the Italian Riviera
Foccacia, Pumpkin pie, Spiked artichokes, olives, zucchini flowers fritters, stuffed zucchini, Ligurian mixed antipasto,
Trofie al pesto, Borage Ravioli, Pansotti with walnut sauce, Octopus and potatoes, Baccalà (Salt cod), Goat with beans, ruccola salad,
Pandolce fruit cake, chestnut canestrelli (chestnut flower buttery cookies)

Wines
Dolceacqua Rossese
Bisson Abissi sparkling wine aged underwater in Portofino
Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà and Costa de Campu

To discover the Italian Riviera on a luxury yacht, please contact Blue-Trend, your yachting specialist ▪▪▪