Alassio self catering holidays A charming and traditional beach resort on the stunning Ligurian coast
Alassio is a charming coastal town located on the western coast of Liguria, northern Italy, approximately 80km from the French boarder. The resort has been attracting tourists for generations and is a fantastic destination to visit anytime of year but especially during the summer months.
Known for its natural and scenic views, Alassio has a lovely sandy beach, blue sea with many beach bars and restaurants. It has a small pier to walk along where you get a panoramic view of the town. The resort centre is pedestrianised and one of the towns main attractions is 'il muretto di Alassioa' which is a colourful tiled wall with over 500 signatures of celebrities. The old town is charming with its narrow cobble streets, there are many interesting shops to visit, cafes & bars.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 30+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Beach clubs | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to beach | Beach resort |
| Nearest airport | Genoa (71km) |
| Nearest train station | Alassio |
Featured villas in Alassio
The accommodation in and around Alassio is of a very high standard. There is a wide choice of self catering holiday rentals including family villas and apartments to rent either on the beach or set back near Alassio's beautiful old town. Many holiday rentals are within walking distance to the centre, where there is a large selection of bars, restaurants and shops.
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Things to see & do
Alassio and the surrounding area is full of interesting towns, historic cities and countryside to explore.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Muretto di Alassio landmark | ✔ |
| Budello di Alassio walking area | ✔ |
| Giardini di Villa della Pergola gardens | ✔ |
| Bagni Pierinella beach | ✔ |
| Cappelletta Porto Alassio chapel | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Alassio
Alassio is a truly stunning and chic destination for a family holiday or romantic escape. With a charming old town and stunning coastline of white sandy beaches running into the turquoise Mediterranean. There is something for everyone with interesting places to visit and fabulous shopping in the numerous shops and boutiques. With excellent restaurants and night life that would rival the most cosmopolitan cities, it's difficult not to have a great time in Alassio. Whilst on your holidays in Alassio, you may want to visit some of the other nearby beach resorts such as Andora.
