Alassio - Riviera Ligure delle Palme

Alassio (SV)

Riviera Ligure delle Palme - Liguria (Italy)

Many legends have sprung up on the origins of Alassio, a famous seaside resort in the west and one of them talks about Adelasia, daughter of Otto I, who along with her husband Aleramo taking refuge on the banks of the wide gulf between Capo Mele and Capo Santa Croce.
The first settlers took to the sea from the heights of the Middle Ages.
It was possession of the Benedictines of Gallinara and then the town of Albenga, then moving gradually into the sphere of influence in Genoa.
Impressive defensive system erected in the sixteenth century.
In the historical center can be seen the ancient palaces, as the palace of the Marquis Ferrero, Brea or buildings, and Morteo Scoferri.
The railway station is Art Nouveau decor and furnishings.
The parish church of Sant'Ambrogio was built in the fifteenth century on a building of the tenth century.
Many valuable works inside, such as paintings by Giovanni Andrea De Ferrari and Bernardo Castello.
The church of Santissima Annunziata in Solva is 1382, rebuilt a century later: Interesting frescoes depicting the seven deadly sins and hell.
The shrine of Our Lady on Mount Tirasso is the XIII century, later called the Madonna della Guardia.
And 'traditional place of devotion of sailors, many of the votive subject sailor.
The wall of Alassio is famous for the beauty contest in late summer, the tiles of the walk are signed by sports personalities and entertainment.
The beach of Alassio occupies a stretch of coastline of approximately 3700 meters.
The sand composed of quartz, silicates and calcareous material is very fine, and the bottom falls very slowly, a characteristic rare in the Ligurian beaches.
Many, high quality sports facilities: the sports hall, swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, riding schools and five others.
The marina has 400 berths.
The surroundings are interesting both for its natural value and for the story: you can follow the ancient Via Julia Augusta, you can visit the ancient villages of Santa Croce and Solva, or take the 25 marked trails that climb the hills.
The sweets are the kisses of Alassio and grass snake.