BEACHES, ROCKS AND COVES:
At the heart of Moneglia, a long clear, clean strip of sand extends the length of the bay, partly 'equipped' and partly free access, in front of the old town area, convenient for the centre of town and ideal to alternate sun, sand and sea with a quick walk among the shops, restaurants and wine bars. The short rocky promontory of Saint Elmo separates the beach from the 'Secca', standing at the foot of an oak tree covered hill, from the slopes of which emerge villas and hotels. These are excellent options for those who prefer to be surrounded by the greenery that reflects in the blue of the sea, leaving a stroll in the narrow alleyways of the old town for after sundown.
THE CARUGGIO AND ITS TREASURES:
Like every Ligurian maritime town, Moneglia aLso has its medieval caruggio or the narrow street which cuts through the centre, dividing it in two, running parallel to the shore and hemmed in by the tall houses with their coloured fronts and the renaissance archways sculpted in slate. The main traffic thoroughfare, once trod by local farmers, fisherman, merchants and pilgrims today goes by the name of 'via Vittorio Emanuele' and is the 'fine living room of Moneglia', where it is pleasant to stroll after the beach, peering into or making purchases in the shops that bring the street to light. At either end of the caruggio are Moneglia's two historic churches; to the west is the church of San Giorgio which dates back to 1396, although it was restored in the early 1700's.
SPRING THAT LASTS ONE YEAR:
It is the climate that makes Liguria so different than other regions in the North of Italy. In Moneglia, you will never get fog, frost or snow at any time of the year. In the crisp days of winter, the sea sparkles brighter still than in the summer and the bright yellow flowers of the mimosa bush stand out on the hillsides. In springtime you can already take a dip in the sea and in summer the breeze and deep green hills protect the town from oppressive humidity. The summer season, once the hottest days are over, rolls softly on into the warmth of October when the northerly tramontana winds blow, giving the sea and sky a particularly blue hue.
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