General
With a fantastic seafront location, Apartments Giada is a small collection of modern apartments renovated in 2000 to create a good standard of holiday accommodation on this wonderful stretch of the Italian coastline.
Each apartment across 3 floors, is different in size, layout and aspect with many offering wonderful views of the Gulf of Tigullo from the balcony or terrace.
Greeted on entry with lovely reception area, the owner and general house keeper are always at hand for anything else you may need during your stay or for transfers and excursions.
Apartments Giada can sleep up to 4 guests each, with all kitchens well equipped with a gas or electric hob, fridge with freezer or icebox and small electric oven. For those with children or for those set for a longer stay, each apartment has its own washing machine. There is free WI-FI available for all guests throughout and there is one parking space allocated to each apartment. (It is advisable in high season to avoid driving due to the volume of traffic). The apartments are kept cool in the summer with air conditioning free of charge.
These apartments offer a great holiday base for those who want to be central to all the delights of the Ligurian coast – and there are plenty to discover!
Location
Liguria is the slender strip of coastline that stretches from Tuscany up to the French border and has attracted sun-seekers from all over Europe for well over a century. These glamorous seaside towns reminiscent of 1950’s film set elegance, is home to the ‘belle époque’ with villages such as San Remo and Portofino.
Genoa the capital, sits central to the Ligurian coastline. To the west of the city (western Riviera) is known as Riviera di Ponente and includes the famous resort of San Remo. Heading south towards Tuscany, lies Riviera di Levante and includes the Cinque Terre and the celebrity hideaway harbour town of Portofino.
Moneglia has been awarded the sought after Blue Flag award many a year for its clean sea and excellent quality of tourist services. There are some wonderful restaurants and shops within the town with a delightful trattoria just opposite the Apartments Giada where traditional and rather delicious home cooked dishes fill the menu.
In the heart of the Ligurian coastline, it is an ideal spot to set up camp and explore the rather special Italian Riviera. It is well served by trains, just a 20 minute train ride to Monte Rosso (closest to the Cinque Terre) and 40 minutes to the town of Riomaggiore, each stop just a few minutes away from the beach.
The beach is home to the sun-seeker and the sportsmen with activities to keep all ages busy including sailing, diving and rafting. There is also a whole host of trekking trails and mountain bike and climbing enthusiasts that swarm to this region each year.
The Cinque Terre is five perilously perched villages atop a short stretch of cliff-face and is a both a national park and protected marine area and appears on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It is extremely popular with hikers and those who appreciate natural beauty, drawing large numbers in the summer season.
But Liguria is also rich in cultural experience; Genoa is a city rich in art and home to the famous art college Musei di Strada Nuova. The medieval old town is actually the largest in Europe and is a labyrinth of alleyways, 16th Century Palazzos, shops, restaurants and Romanesque churches.
The region has a stunning artistic heritage in the shape of the Ligurian craftsmen skilled in making products that have stood the test of time. Lace, embroidery and macramé from Portofino, silk damask from the Zogli area and from the small village of Pietrabruna the ancient essence of lavender.
Layout
2nd floor:
- Sitting/dining room with double sofa bed and kitchen area
- Double bedroom
- Shower room with washing machine
- Balcony with view over the square.
For larger parties, multiple accommodations are available in the same residence. Please see below:
Giada N° 7 – sleeps 2+2