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DIRECTORY
Agenzia Regionale
per la Promozione Turistica
“In Liguria”
Via D’Annunzio 2/78,
19th floor, Genova.
Tel 010 530 82 24.
Fax 010 595 85 07.
∑ turismoinligura.it
Genoa Visitor Centre
Palazzo delle Torrette
Via Garibaldi 12r, Genova.
Tel 010 557 29 03.
Fax 010 557 24 14.
∑ visitgenoa.it
The seafront at Bordighera, lined with hotels IAT Riviera dei Fiori
Many camp sites are situated and may suit families with Largo Nuvoloni 1,
close to the sea, while some young children better than a San Remo.
have private beaches reserved hotel. Again, the accommo- Tel 0184 590 59.
for resi dents. These dation listings Fax 0184 507 649.
sites are usually clean, provided by tourist ∑ rivieradeifiori.org
well-cared for and in offices (IAT) should
reasonably natural provide the names, IAT Tigullio
surroundings. Coastal addresses and Via XXV Aprile 4,
sites are often parti cu- numbers of various Santa Margherita Ligure.
larly busy in August, so agencies which deal Tel 0185 287 485.
book in advance. with short-term
Since camping is not rentals. In addition, the Fax 0185 283 034.
necessarily a cheap tourist literature will ∑ provincia.genova.it
option in Italy, always Tourist signs also include the details Provincia La Spezia
check the rates. of private individuals Sezione Turismo
Note that there are strict who offer apartments for rent.
regulations as to where camper Viale Mazzini 45,
vans can be parked. A list of La Spezia.
camp sites can be found at any Recommended Hotels Tel 0187 770 900.
regional tourist (IAT) office. The hotels in the listings that Fax 0187 770 908.
follow have been divided into
six categories: B&B, Family-Run, UIT Riviera Ligure
Self-Catering
Modern, Historic, Rooms with a delle Palme
Besides self-catering on an View and Charming. Via Sormano 12,
agri turismo or a camp site, there Bed and breakfast accom-
are also self-catering apartments modation guarantees in- Alassio.
available for rent. These can be expensive, comfortable rooms Tel 019 831 33 26.
found mainly in the largest sea- with the promise of a great Fax 019 831 32 69.
side resorts along the riviera, break fast. What distin guishes a ∑ turismo.provincia.savona.it
family-run hotel is the
friendly staff, a homely
ambience, and a great features enchanting residences
atmosphere of warm and villas, sometimes over-
hospitality. Modern looking the sea, or located in
hotels offer good service small picturesque villages. These
in hassle-free rooms, guarantee a relaxing holiday in
with facilities such as elegantly furnished rooms.
gyms, spas, swimming The DK Choice hotels are extra
pools and tennis courts. special. These hotels may have
There are many historic above ave rage standards, or a
hotels across Liguria breath taking location, or they
with beautiful period may simply have an appeal that
Bedroom at Grand Hotel Savoia (see p180) furni shings. “Charming” sets them apart from the rest.

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