Borghetto Santo Spirito, Italian comune
Borghetto Santo Spirito is a small Italian commune in the Province of Savona on the Ligurian coast, sitting just a couple of meters above sea level. The town spreads across wide sandy and gravel beaches, with green hills and fields behind them, while narrow streets with colorful houses form the historic center.
The area has been inhabited since ancient times, likely by Ligurian tribes, and an old Roman bridge still stands as evidence of Roman influence on regional trade routes. In the late 1200s, documents mention a villa and defensive structures like a tower, showing it served as a strategic point against nearby Albenga.
The name Borghetto Santo Spirito reflects the town's long maritime heritage, and narrow streets lined with colorful houses preserve the look of an old coastal settlement. Local fishermen still sell fresh fish directly from their boats, and visitors can taste salt-cured anchovies and regional seafood at small restaurants along the water.
The town sits right next to the coast and is ideal for visitors wanting to enjoy beaches, with clear water and a Blue Flag certification from 2016 confirming water quality. All accommodations are within walking distance of the beach, and the location serves as a good base for day trips to nearby towns like Loano, Pietra Ligure, and even French Menton.
Though now a small resort town, Borghetto Santo Spirito was long disputed between rival cities, especially with nearby Albenga, leading to its fortification with a tower and walls. This defensive past has little bearing on its calm rhythm today, but the historical structures still stand as reminders of the place's former strategic importance.
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