Zoagli, Italian comune
Zoagli is a small commune on the Ligurian coast southeast of Genoa. The village has narrow streets, colorful houses, and a seafront promenade carved into the cliffs with tunnels and small coves for swimming.
Zoagli was founded by Ligurian tribes and later became an important point on the Roman Via Aurelia. In the Middle Ages it belonged to the Fieschi family, then became part of the Republic of Genoa, gaining importance as a silk production center.
Zoagli's name comes from a Latin word meaning harbor. The narrow streets with colorful houses and the seafront promenade show how locals live simply between the sea and mountains, a way of life that remains visible in the town's daily rhythm.
The town is easily reached by train from Genoa with a station right by the coast. Driving via the scenic Via Aurelia also works well, though parking in the center is limited and spaces are available nearby.
A submerged statue of Mary called Madonna del Mare sits several meters below the water near the coast. The monument was created to honor diving events and can be seen by divers and visitors in clear water.
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