Celle Ligure in Italy | Province of Savona, Liguria

Celle Ligure is a picturesque fishing village with small colorful houses and a beautiful sandy beach. The area where the town of Celle is located between the sea and the mountains in the province of Savona, and the charm of the town is still reminiscent of that of a small village even today. One factor contributing to this charm are the pastel-coloured terraced houses which are very characteristic of this region.  

The numerous small lanes found in the old town district, together with its apartments and buildings are of great historical and cultural value. Among the things worth admiring in this area are the Palazzo Ferri, where even the current town hall is located, as well as the Church of Our Lady of Trost “Il Convento”. Even the beautiful town promenade, also called the “Roman Walk”, runs along this same area. Liguria’s color palette becomes particularly evident during a stroll across the promenade: the cristal-clear blue sea borders on the green palm trees, which in turn give way to the red and grey slate roofs of the town buildings.

The San Michele Parish Church is also situated not so far away from the sea. Sculptures of Maragliano, a messenger of the Archeangel Michael, and works depicting the crucifixion of Jesus, decorate the inner rooms of the church. The Church of San Michele Arcangelo itself is a point of attraction for tourists. It dates back to the 17th century and has a shiny appearance with a yellowish-white facade, which forms a beautiful contrast to the pebble mosaic found right in front of the church on the Piazza. One can admire paintings of Saint Michael, Petrus and John the Baptist inside the church. The birthplace of Pope Sixtus IV is in Pecorile, a suburb of Celle Ligure. Unfortunately this house cannot be viewed because it is private property.

Along the coast are winding rows of sunshades, pine trees, palm trees, sand and rocks. This rich variety creates an extremely impressive track covering more than one kilometer. The mild climate and the conducive environmental conditions also contribute to the fact that Celle Ligure is becoming more and more popular with beach holiday makers. For that matter, even the beaches in town are readily awarded the European Blue Flag. Many tourists start travelling to Celle Ligure as early as spring in order to enjoy the beautiful environment and atmosphere, and the travel to Celle Ligure continues up to autumn. Even during autumn, one can still go swimming wonderfully, try out sailing or surfing, embark on a fishing excursion or simply lie on the beach and relax in the sun.