Chiavari Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Beach

Beach, Chiavari

 Helga67 Says:  To me the beach was a little bit disappointing. The water was too cold for the time of the year and the beach looked a little bit dirty. Maybe this was because of the dark sand and the time of the year, as the beach was not cleaned frequently. I'm sure that it is very clean... 

Boardwalk

Boardwalk, Chiavari

 Helga67 Says:  Chiavari has a lovely broad boardwalk, going from the yacht harbour to the other side of town. It is lined with trees and has benches. 

Along the boardwalk

Along the boardwalk, Chiavari

 Helga67 Says:  At the end of the boardwalk, you will find a nice fountain, a great spot for relaxing and watching the sun going down behind the mountains. 

Carruggiu

Carruggiu, Chiavari

 Helga67 Says:  In the centre of Chiavari you can find a carruggiu. This is a narrow long alley with porticoes (a covered walkway supported by regularly spaced columns). In Medieval times the fishing and commercial activities were carried out here when the sea reached into this area of... 

Piazza Matteotti

Piazza Matteotti, Chiavari

 Helga67 Says:  At the end of the Corso Garibaldi lies this lovely square "Piazza Matteotti". In the middle you will find a statue of Garibaldi. Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-82) was the most famous hero of Italy. You will find his statue or name on many squares and streets around Italy. He was... 

Hotels  

Monterosa

 1 Review and 27 Opinions  Our favourite hotel in Chiavari. Comfortable, quiet rooms. Bed and breakfast, half board and full... 

Santa Maria

 6 Opinions

Restaurants  

Caffé Defilla

Caffé Defilla, Chiavari

 4 Reviews  Refined interior surroundings to sit and chat with friends over drinks and snacks Outdoor covered seating area A lunchtime menu is available Gelato - one of the best ice creams in Liguria (photo needed on my next visit) Aperitivo of Prosecco or Aperol with nibbles 

Paganini

Paganini, Chiavari

 3 Reviews  Chiara led us to this restaurant during our stay in Chiavari. The restaurant has delicious food for a reasonable price. The interior is kinda basic, not a place for a romantic evening, but we didn't mind because the company was good :-). According to Chiara the service is very friendly but the... 

bar delle carrozze

bar delle carrozze, Chiavari

 1 Review  Cafe/bar for espresso, soft drink, wine, beer, cocktail, liquor. Breakfast and snack food is available during the morning and meals are available at lunch time. Excellent outside area to sit and people watch with an aperitivo and nibbles. Indoor seating is available. The last time we sat at the... 

Falcone

Falcone, Chiavari

 1 Review  Falcone is a pastry shop where to make a yummy breakfast but I would be curious to know what the waiter thought of an order of 6 buns, 3 cappuccinos and 1 coffee for only two people: globetrott aka michael, in the pic, and me... 

Transportation  

How to get there?

How to get there?, Chiavari

 Helga67 Says:  The best way of getting to Chiavari is by car or by train.By car: Take highway A12 (Genoa - Livorno) and get off at exit "Lavagna". Follow the signs to Lavagna until you see signs to Chiavari. Chiavari lies next to Lavagna. There is a free parking place near the yacht... 

by car...

by car..., Chiavari

 pollon Says:  if you have your own mean of transport, take the A12 motorway and if you are looking for a free parking: turn right at the roundabout down the motorway ramp, at the second traffic light turn left, reach the first traffic light on that street and turn right, soon after an... 

ferrovie...

ferrovie..., Chiavari

 pollon Says:  Chiavari is a main station and also our quicker trains stop here... then the train is advisable for visiting some typical towns nearby where parking can be awful...in the pic rozehill aka rosie when she visited me last October 2002 

Local Customs  

lol...

lol..., Chiavari

 pollon Says:  it must be a local custom as it also happened with a barman in Sestri Levante (not far from here)... lol... ;-)... 

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