Liguria is a land strongly evocative, for its close size and its geographical position between the sea and the Apennines and the Liguria Alps. It’s extended between deep valleys and coastal villages clinging on the rock. Precisely for this in Liguria there are different cycling itineraries for all bikers, from more demanding cyclists to less skillful ones, to simply cyclist tourist, thanks to the many cycle paths and the many scenic roads from the coast climb up on the sides of the Alps and Apennines, passing between glimpses of rare and suggestive beauty.
The background color will be the blue of the sea, which degrades the silver green of the olive groves on the terraces, then the color becomes more intense tank to the spots of basil of gardens and balconies, until more dark green of the mountain vegetation.
For this reason, the biking in Liguria can be defined as “bike emotions”. The paths in the territory will be demanding for its distinguishing traits, but certainly very satisfying. Bikers will find extraordinary tracks crossing the many pine forests between the provinces of Imperia and Savona and the cyclist will enjoy the spectacular view of the sea, and they will surprise by gaze just behind a curve.
In Liguria all the bike paths are suitable for any type of cyclist!
Funs of Paolo Conte will gather many of atmospheres that the famous lawyer from Genova has translated into music, between the sweetness of the panorama and the scents and the ruggedness of the terrain, you can have the feeling to cross a magical and contradictory land…
A bike ride in Liguria is also made of flavors that combine mountain and sea, with a very delicate extra virgin olive oil. It is a fundamental element of the famous “Pesto alla Genovese” dish, together with the basil, pine nuts and other precious ingredients. It is obtained from “taggiasche” olives, that are small and particularly tasty, which also appear in other dishes such as the “Stoccafisso alla Genovese”. In this land the aromas are really unmistakable and it is precisely for this reason that the is a journey through stories and unique flavors. The sea has given the earth a particular atmosphere that has made possible excellent cultivations, with high-quality products as the artichokes and asparagus of Aberga, the saffron of Campiglia, potatoes of Quarantina, the Pra basil, chickpeas and many varieties of grapes. Special wines from the Hills of Levanto, or the Gulf of Tigullio, or the Riviera of Ponente, or the “Dolceacqua”or the Riviera di Ponente… all to enjoy together with one of most typical dishes: the “Farinata”, a humble dish with a basis of chickpea flour, olive oil, rosemary… Ask advices to Liguria Bike Hotel to try the gastronomic delicacies of this land, as the “Focaccia di Recco”, or the “Mesciua”, a soup with chick peas, beans, lentils and spelt, seasoned with olive oil and black pepper: a really reserve of proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates worthy of the best sportsman.
Liguria Bike Hotels offer numerous opportunities for non-cyclist, food and wine, and trips and excursions too. The richness there is in this region will amaze you, though it is among the smallest in Italy, Since the beauty and variety of territory has adapted to the restricted area in a very comfortable way.
With a bike ride in Liguria you will surely amaze and excite!
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