Albissola Marina: Soleluna Beach

Albissola Marina lies along the Ligurian Sea coast, where a narrow band of beaches and urban frontage is backed by the rising slopes of western Liguria. The town belongs to the Albisola ceramic tradition, a craft sustained here for centuries and closely linked with 20th-century artists and designers. Its Lungomare degli Artisti turns the waterfront into a public work of art: colourful ceramic panels embedded in the paving were created by numerous Italian and international artists. Beyond the shore, cafés and studios keep the town’s creative identity present in everyday life. The wider Riviera di Ponente connects Albissola Marina with Savona and a succession of coastal communities shaped by the same sea-facing terrain. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Albissola Marina and the Ligurian coast.

Liguria is best known within Italy for the Cinque Terre, five historic coastal villages set above the Ligurian Sea. This narrow north-western region runs between the sea and the Ligurian Alps and Apennines, giving it a densely settled coastline, steep terraces and compact inland valleys. Genoa, its capital, developed as one of the Mediterranean’s great maritime powers; its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The region is also closely associated with pesto alla Genovese, traditionally made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese and olive oil. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Liguria.

Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.