Day 3 - Free day to explore Chiavari
You can familiarise yourself with your new surroundings today as
you have a full day at leisure. You could visit Chiavari's
Cathedral of Our Lady dell'Orto. Built between 1613 and 1633, this
magnificent cathedral houses many exquisite paintings, frescoes and
other valuable artworks dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Perhaps you would prefer to wander down to the beautiful harbour,
framed by townhouses and filled with colourful fishing boats, where
you'll find cafés offering excellent Italian cuisine. Another
option is to relax on the beach or stroll through the historic
centre's sheltered medieval streets.
If you would like to head further afield, Chiavari is located on
the rail line that links the towns of the Italian Riviera.
Camogli's pastel-coloured buildings of every hue from yellow to red
overlook a bay and a harbour either side of a 12th-century church.
A warren of narrow alleyways and broad, tunnelled arcades connect
the harbourside to the beach. Camogli - the 'city of a thousand
white sailing ships' - is an unspoilt delight, with large
waterfront piazzas and a real sense of connection to the water.
Alternatively, the attractive nearby town of Rapallo has plenty
of attractions. You could take the cable car up Montallegro for
spectacular views across the town and sea, while the restaurants
and bars of the harbour area teem with life. You are free to enjoy
dinner by yourself today, so you could watch the world go by over a
glass of local wine or sample Ligurian food, including the famous
'buridda' seafood stew that originates from this region.
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