Savona is situated along the Ligurian Sea, smack dab in the middle of the Italian Riviera and is actually preferred by Italian tourists to the busier Cinque Terre and other nearby hot spots.

The striking coastal settings that have long drawn visitors to Cinque Terre can be found elsewhere on the Italian Riviera.

The picturesque town, famous for its gelato-coloured buildings, was named by Architectural Digest as the world's top seaside.