Punta Manara, Protected promontory in Sestri Levante, Italy.
Rising to 265 meters, Punta Manara extends into the Gulf of Tigullio with dense Mediterranean woodland and maritime pine forests covering its slopes.
A strategic Saracen watchtower, built at 140 meters above sea level, stands as a testament to the promontory's maritime defense history.
The promontory's paths lead visitors through 190 hectares of protected land, showcasing native Mediterranean flora including strawberry trees and cork oaks.
Multiple marked hiking trails start from Sestri Levante, requiring sturdy shoes and water supplies for the ascent to Monte Castello's summit.
The northern slopes channel water into Rio Ravino, supporting local agriculture and olive cultivation in the Ginestra village area.
Location: Sestri Levante
GPS coordinates: 44.25239,9.40490
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:07
Liguria stretches as a narrow coastal strip between the Maritime Alps and the Apennines, combining maritime tradition with mountainous interior. Along the Riviera di Ponente in the west lie towns such as Dolceacqua with its medieval Doria Castle, the fortified town of Noli, and the Hanbury Botanical Gardens near La Mortola. The Riviera di Levante in the east features the Cinque Terre National Park with its coastal villages, Portofino with Castello Brown, and the Baia del Silenzio in Sestri Levante. Finalborgo preserves its medieval structure within the walls of Finale Ligure, while Vernazza with the Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia above the harbor belongs to the Cinque Terre. Inland valleys such as Valle Argentina lead to mountain villages that have maintained their historic architecture. Triora sits at 2,559 feet (780 meters) in the Ligurian Alps, Apricale displays stone alleys and vaulted passages, and Cervo perches above the coast between Imperia and Alassio. Bussana Vecchia was abandoned after an 1887 earthquake and later resettled by artists. Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena clusters around a medieval fortress. The Grotte di Toirano and Borgio Verezzi Caves offer geological formations with stalactites and stalagmites. Montemarcello-Magra Regional Park extends between the coast at Montemarcello and the Magra Valley, while Palmaria Island lies off Portovenere with the Doria Tower. Genoa's Porto Antico connects the historic harbor with modern cultural facilities.
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