First I
have a confession to make. If it comes to choosing my favorite spot on the
Ligurian Riviera it’s like asking a mother to tell you which child she loves
the most. I’m just not able to. But Varigotti is without any doubt high on my
(too) long list.
I think it
is one of the most photogenic spots on the coast. What I particularly like
about it is that the houses are built with their “feet” in the sand. Usually
there is a (busy) road between the village and the sea, but not here. It also
has a very special architectural style: Saracen, with many colors and flat
roofs. And then there are the many panoramic paths that cover the hills behind
the village. When we’re lazy we just follow the trail to the watchtower and
back, when we’re in a more adventurous we follow the trails to the next
charming village, Noli.
Another way
to explore the area is by sea kayaking, it sounds very adventurous, but when
the sea is tranquil it’s really not hard. One time my best friend and me made
the mistake to take off when the sea was too wild. We literally crashed on a
hidden beach with a surprising amount of naked people. I don’t know who was more
shocked, us or them. But in the end we were very happy to have them, as we
wouldn’t have made it off the beach without their additional help. (sorry, no
pictures of this adventure ? )
Through the years we’ve been in Varigotti numerous times as we live less than an hour away and it never gets boring, on the contrary, we remain impressed by the beauty of this Saracen village and its surroundings.
