Introducing Rapallo
The bright-blue changing cabins lining Rapallo’s palm-fringed beach and its little 16th-century castle by the sea (hosting temporary art exhibitions) give the town a nostalgic air, but it is also a lively, friendly place. Rapallo’s size gives it a less elite atmosphere than its jet-set neighbours. It’s at its busiest on Thursdays when colourful market stalls fill central Piazza Cile.
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Since 1934 a cable car (0185 5 23 41; Piazzale Solari 2; one way/return €5.50/7.75; 9am-12.30pm & 2-6pm daily) has threaded its way up to Santuario Basilica di Montallegro (612m), a sanctuary built on the spot where, on 2 July 1557, the Virgin Mary was reportedly sighted. Walkers and mountain bikers can follow an old mule track (5km, 1½ hours) to the hilltop site. The tourist office (0185 23 03 46; www.apttigullio.liguria.it; Lungo Vittorio Veneto 7; 9.30am-12.30pm & 2.30-5.30pm Mon-Sat) has details of other walks in the area and stocks walking maps.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Re: GENOVA/GENOA - What to do
by vid76 23 August 2011
If you head to Framura, be sure to walk, from the beach that's right below the train station, up the stairs that lead to the first hamlet…
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Re: GENOVA/GENOA - What to do
by Luluflowerchild 22 August 2011
Thank you SO much for all the great suggestions. I have gone from having nothing to do to now having far too much to squeeze in! But that's…
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RE: GENOVA/GENOA - What to do
by vid76 22 August 2011
Hi Lulu, pity that I only saw your message now, as I was in Rapallo during the weekend. Rapallo is very nice, both for swimming and for…
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