Laigueglia: Alassio - Gallinara - Ligurian Sea
Laigueglia combines a compact seafront settlement with the rugged Capo Mele headland in a way that reflects its position on the Ligurian coast. Its shore traces the Baia del Sole, a sweep of the Ligurian Sea shared with neighbouring Alassio, while Gallinara is the small island offshore. The historic centre is threaded with narrow lanes and lined by tightly packed, colour-washed houses; the parish church of San Matteo and its bell tower are defining features. Above the coast, the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora delle Penne stands at Capo Mele, connecting the town’s maritime setting with a long-standing place of local devotion. Laigueglia remains a distinct small resort town beside the much larger Alassio.
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Laigueglia is best known in Liguria for its sandy shore and compact historic centre on the Ligurian Sea. On the Riviera di Ponente, the town retains the close-set lanes and pastel-painted façades associated with an old fishing settlement, while the waterfront remains central to everyday life. The parish church of San Matteo is a prominent landmark in the old quarter, and Laigueglia’s annual Sbarco dei Saraceni revives a local seafaring legend with a costumed event. Its position between the sea and the coastal hills makes it a quieter counterpoint to larger resorts along this stretch of coast. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Laigueglia and Liguria.
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