Things to do in Alassio
Miles of fine sand, the budello, the muretto and a port where you can even sleep.
Alassio is the beach of the western Riviera: long, sandy, with the town right behind it. Behind the first row of houses runs the budello, the narrow street where people stroll at all hours.
Here you will find what to see. Where to eat, the beaches and the corners worth photographing are in our free guides.
What to see in Alassio
The beach
Fine sand and shallow water for a long stretch.
The budello
The street of shops and bars, narrow and parallel to the sea.
The muretto
Hundreds of tiles signed by famous people, from the 1950s to today.
The port
Boats, sunsets and the walk to the chapel on the headland.
Where to stand for the photo, the hour with the right light and how crowded it gets: it is in the free guide Photo spots.
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Gallinara Island
A nature reserve just off the coast, best seen from the sea.
Laigueglia
The fishing village, a walk away. We talk about it in Things to do in Laigueglia.
The Via Julia Augusta
A path high above the sea, along the route of a Roman road.
Albenga
The medieval towers and the old town.
How far it is, how to get there and how long you need: it is in the free guide Day trips.
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Baci di Alassio
Two cocoa and hazelnut biscuits with chocolate in between. Born here.
Fish
Fried, raw or Ligurian style.
Focaccia and farinata
To be eaten warm, even on the beach.
Pigato and Vermentino
The white wines of this coast.
The places we recommend, what to order and how much you spend: it is in the free guide Where to eat.
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The best time for Alassio
Summer
The season of the sea, with the town full of life.
Spring and September
Lovely water and a quieter beach.
Winter
The mild climate has made it a destination in the cold months too.
Our home in Alassio
Alassio: the questions travellers ask
What is it like to sleep on a boat?
You sleep on the water, in the port: the sun deck above, the home below. You will find everything on the page of the Barca di Aloha Jak.
Is the beach sandy?
Yes, fine sand, and the seabed slopes gently.
Do you need a car in Alassio?
No, in town you do everything on foot.
Can you get there by train?
Yes, the station is in the centre.
Where can you eat well?
The places we recommend, with what to order, are in the free guide “Where to eat in Alassio”.
Things to do also in: Florence, Rome, Turin, Cuneo, Lurisia and the Pesio Valley, Sestola, Laigueglia, Castelli Romani. All destinations.
The rest is in the Alassio guides
Three guides in PDF, free: where to eat, photo spots and day trips, with all the details you will not find here. They are on their way: leave us your details and we will send them as soon as they are out.
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