Arenzano - Italy

Arenzano (GE)

Liguria (Italy)

It is an ancient village of fishermen that over time turned into resort.
For over a century is a landmark for elite tourism.
The inauguration of the Grand Hotel in 1915, opposite the elegant promenade, at the time constituted the completion of a bid already rich and exclusive, mainly due to the presence of many villas and luxurious residences, as a villa and villa Figoli Gramatica, or the splendid villa Negrotto Cambiaso, the park Pallavicino in summer for concerts and cultural events.
The monumental Serra is instead a remarkable example of Art Nouveau architecture.
The promontory of Cape San Martin to the west defines the broad bay where the town stands.
Pine, beech forests and maquis cover an area characterized by proximity to the Apennine ridge, which arrives here at the point closest to the sea is so easy to find panoramic views worthy of a trip, such as those offering the mountains Reiz (1000 m) Rama (1148) and silver (1082).
Some routes are included in the park Beigua.
The Shrine of the Infant of Prague has a tradition of popular devotion like few other places in Liguria; while away the sanctuary of Olivette (1700) and the church of Saints Nazario and Celso (1600) built on a former Capuchin monastery with a beside the oratory Santa Clara.
Also worth visiting the churches of St. Martin, St. Sebastian and St. Bartholomew (Terralba in town).
Arenzano has facilities for elite athletes for many sports, from swimming to horseback riding, sailing, tennis and football: an indoor pool, a multipurpose sports facility, a golf course to 18 holes.
There is also a diving center in local pinewood, active all year round, where you can rent equipment and courses to obtain qualifications and patents of various specialties.