Nature walks and hikes
Lungomare Europa Promenade
This scenic 5 km walking and cycling route connects Varazze with Cogoleto. Ideal for a walk or bike ride, it runs past rocky bays, small coves and Blue Flag beaches. Highlights include Mizar Cave and the picturesque Baia dei Pescatori.
Distance from the hotel: approximately 1 km – an easy walk.
Eremo del Deserto and the Hermits’ Trail
A gentle botanical trail leads to the 17th-century Eremo del Deserto, surrounded by the peaceful Beigua Regional Park. Chapels and caves along the route bear witness to the contemplative life of the Carmelite friars.
Distance from the hotel: approximately 15 km – about 35 minutes by car.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard
Approximately a 90-minute walk from the centre of Varazze, this 19th-century sanctuary offers breathtaking views of the Ligurian coast. It is a wonderful experience combining spirituality, nature and panoramic scenery.
Distance from the hotel: approximately 4 km – about 1 hour and 30 minutes on foot (uphill route; not accessible by car all the way).
Whale watching with BMC SEA or with the Liguria Via Mare Consortium, which also organises trips to Portofino and San Fruttuoso.
Boat hire with Varazzers, even without a boat licence: choose your itinerary and experience the sea in complete freedom.
PLACES TO VISIT NEARBY
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Savona
approximately 10 km away
Highlights include Priamar Fortress, the historic lanes around Via Pia and shopping along Corso Italia. -
Arenzano
approximately 12 km away
A charming coastal town near Genoa, home to a beautiful municipal park and the Sanctuary of the Infant Jesus of Prague. -
Celle Ligure
approximately 3 km away
A charming seaside town known for its narrow historic lanes, Pineta Bottini park and attractive seafront promenade. -
Albisola Superiore and Albissola Marina
approximately 8 km away
Two neighbouring towns famous for their ceramics, Villa Faraggiana and the Artists’ Promenade. -
Sassello
approximately 20 km away
A historic inland Ligurian village nestled in the woods of the Beigua Regional Park, famous for its traditional amaretti biscuits and medieval streets. -
Beigua Regional Nature Park
A protected natural area in the hills behind Varazze, extending across several inland municipalities and offering hiking trails, panoramic views and a wide range of outdoor activities.