Liguria is the coastal strip in northwest Italy that runs from the French border in the west to the picturesque Cinque Terre fishing villages, east of Genoa. The ancient village of Moltedo lies in the hills between the sea and the mountains, overlooking the Italian Riviera. Even Italians agree that Liguria offers one of Italy’s best climates; hot but not sweltering in summer and mild in winter, making it a year-round destination. It’s common to sea swim until October.

The region offers fantastic hill walking and cycle tracks through the olive groves while just 15 minutes from Porto Maurizio and the Riviera beaches, known locally as the Riviera di Fiori for its extensive flower trade. About halfway between Nice and Genoa airports, local destinations include: San Remo 40km, for jazz and its flower market; the elegant resort of Alassio 25km; Cervo 10km, famous for its al fresco concerts; and Monaco 70km.