The Albenga plain represents one of the region’s treasure troves, a cornucopia bearing the noble traces of an ancient identity (Roman and Medieval) and the fresh flavour of the produce of the earth (fertility and wealth of open spaces are a rarity in Liguria). The surroundings – Villanova d’Albenga, Alassio, Ceriale, Andora, Garlenda and Laigueglia, only to cite a few – offer an array of landscapes and emotions making up the most evocative of mosaics. Start your tour in Ceriale, at the eastern extremity of the vast plain. This lively seaside resort always ranks high in the preferences of Italian (mostly Piedmont and Lombardy) and foreign (Scandinavian countries) tourists: the ideal sun-sea-sand destination, this small centre provides the best of traditional Summer stays – an evergreen formula based on plenty of suntan, dives, water sports and merry chatters on the beach. The offer is enhanced by an assortment of qualified services and comforts – hotels, restaurants, cafés, shops and events – designed to improve fun, well-being and relaxation.
In the immediate hinterland, the parco acquatico “Le Caravelle” is a successful theme park celebrating water fun: water chutes, toboggas, swimming pools and playgrounds are the joy of children (and grown-ups as well) in this temple of loisir. Sea and waves and much more. Do not miss the enchanting medieval heart of Ceriale, the natural reserve of the Rio Torsero (canyons and fossils), the silent magic of the hill village of Peagna, seat of a late-Summer literary festival.  Your next stop westwards is Albenga, an astounding city dominating the riviera with the echo of its millenary history like the queen in a game of chess. The historical centre, encircled by ancient walls, is one of the best preserved in the whole region. The network of carruggi - that preserves the regularity of the Roman layout - is crossed by the numberless bicycles of residents and tourists. The pleasure of field research being left up to you, let the towers of Albenga be your guide during your exploration: massive yet slender, they contribute to the uniqueness of the skyline. Take time to enjoy the amenity of Piazza San Michele, overlooked by the Cathedral, a jewel whose early Christian charm rests intact in spite of modifications and interventions. Behind the Cathedral, in a miniature piazza, the Baptistery is the pride of Albenga, a religious stronghold featuring among the most ancient buildings in Liguria. The sober lines of the structure exalt its beauty: the interior keeps the remains of its primitive mosaic decorations, reminiscent of the splendour of Byzantine mosaics (with an eye to Ravenna, too). Close to the historical centre runs the Centa – nobody can miss its modern orange bridge -, its shore treasuring important Roman archaeological remains. The mouth of the river is at its best at sunset, when the fading light suffuses a metaphysical landscape in blue and green. Albenga is a medley of verdant boulevards and beaches, the silhouette of the isola Gallinara (an important marine protected area) standing against the horizon like a cobalt turtle
Local enogastronomy rests on the treasures of tradition: artichoke, violet asparagus, fish, Pigato wine take the lead role in the cuisine du terroir, the triumph of sea and earth produce...