Albenga
Albenga, the city of one hundred towers,was ancient Albingaunum,making this a unique place where the past merges with the present in a unique territory between sea and mountains.
Albenga overlooks the sea with a view of the beautiful island of Gallinara.
An ancient city, initially Roman then early Christian, medieval and Renaissance – these are all features that emerge with unspoilt beauty in the Towers, in its geological areas, museums, monuments and corners of unspoilt beauty for you to discover while strolling through its historic centre.
Albenga is the ‘City of Wine‘, an agricultural and flower-producing capital that exports aromatic and flowering plants throughout Europe. It produces excellent gourmet ingredients such as ‘i 4 d’Albenga‘, namely the spiny artichoke, violet asparagus, ox-heart tomato and trombetta courgette.
Places to be enjoyed both for the sea and valleys as well as inland produce.
THINGS TO SEE / DO:
- The historical centre of Albenga
- Churches and numerous museums
- Enjoy the wine and food heritage by visiting wineries, oil mills and farms
- Beaches
- Sea-related sports activities
- Trips toGallinara Island, where you can snorkel and dive, swim in the crystal-clear waters and admire the statue of Christ the Redeemer of the Abyss.
Useful info
- Piazza San Michele 17, Albenga (SV)
- +39 335 5366406
- iat@comune.albenga.sv.it
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From Monday to Saturday: 9am - 12.30pm / 3pm - 6.30pm
Sunday: 9am - 12pm