Finale Ligure

Finale Ligure is a costal town on the Ligurian Sea in Italy. Considered part of the Italian Riviera, Finale Ligure has approximately 11,170 inhabitants and is located within the region of Liguria, near the city of Savona.

Related Topics:
Ligurian Sea - Italian Riviera - Liguria - Savona

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Known for its white sand beaches and fabulous views, Finale Ligure is located directly adjacent to the Rock of Capprazoppa. The town is sandwiched between the sea and the Ligurian Alps, and much of the town extends up mountain slopes. The town has a lively commercial district alongside and behind its boardwalk which buzzes with activity from residents of all ages during the later evening. The boardwalk is beutifully lined with palm trees and many restarunts from the adjacent street have located large, open-air dining rooms along it.

Related Topics:
Rock of Capprazoppa - Alps

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The town of Finale Ligure is nominally divided into three "boroughs." Finale Ligure Marina is the main seaside part of the town, most frequented by tourists, while Finale Pia is the traditional center of the town. Finalborgo, the third borough and located further inland, consists of an old walled medieval town that is of much interest.

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The town is connected to the outside world by various highways and a rail line. As of June 2006, a 2-hour one-way trip to Nice cost only 10 Euro, a very favorable price when compared to the high-speed French TGV lines next door.

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Nice - TGV

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The small town has been largely spared of the huge flocks of tourists that yearly invade Nice, Cinque Terre and other Riviera cities. The few tourists who do stop by in the city often come through the local youth hostel, actually a picturesque 19th century castle located high above the city.

Related Topics:
Cinque Terre - Youth hostel

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