Arenzano Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Arenzano
A holiday in Arenzano is an excellent opportunity to discover one of the major tourist destinations on the western Ligurian Riviera.

The clear sea, mild climate and beautiful architecture of this region, together with the typically picturesque landscape of Liguria, are its main attractions. The old town winds through the wide Via Bocca, which follows the course of the old railway that ran through here until the end of the 1960s. Following on from here are Piazza Nastrè, where the wash houses once stood, and Piazza Colombo, with its characteristic well.

The port of Arenzano, sheltered by Cape San Martino, the famous pine forest, the historic villas and sports facilities are just a few of the attractions you can visit and explore during your stay. For nature lovers, behind the village there are the mountains of the Ligurian Apennines covered by lush Mediterranean vegetation. We are in the territory of the Beigua Park, which spans a wide area covering several municipalities in the provinces of Genoa and Savona. Located on the Costa Boera, the Saracen Tower was erected after the infamous plundering of Arenzano in the sixteenth century. The tower stands at a point that provides an extensive view of the open sea, ideally placed to spot enemies approaching.

A unique feature of Arenzano, commissioned by the Liguria Region for the purpose of promoting the marine environment, is the underwater gym, which has become a centre of excellence. The establishment is located in the waters off the marina, and as well as being an innovative underwater sports facility in a natural environment - unique in Italy - it contributes to repopulating the sea area, enhancing the marine habitat.

During your holidays in Arenzano, don’t miss a stop at the Villa Negrotto Cambiaso Park, one of the symbols - if not the main symbol - of Arenzano. The park is a true kaleidoscope of glass and iron works in perfect nineteenth-century English style, like a casket of priceless jewels. Beyond its unquestionable architectural and compositional value, the garden is striking because of the quantity and variety of plants. The territory is part of the Beigua Regional Park, a stopping-off place for migratory species, which is why the garden also houses peacocks and other species of birds. A visit to the Garden should be followed by a tour of the Villa, now the Town Hall, a very elegant building commissioned by Marchesa Luisa Sauli Pallavicino in 1880.

Finally, for science lovers, the "Muvita Science Centre" on Via Marconi is an innovative scientific entertainment centre, the first in Italy entirely dedicated to the relationship between man, energy and climate. These and many other attractions await you: don’t waste any more time, check out our holiday packages to Arenzano today.

Hotel Punta San Martino
Hotel Punta San Martino
4 out of 5
Via Della Punta San Martino 4, Arenzano, GE
The price is £89 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£89
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Arenzano. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Punta San Martino and Marina Piccola are ...
7.8/10 Good! (498 reviews)
"Everything was perfect! Good employees, good breakfast, wonderfully placed hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Sep 2023

Hotel Punta San Martino
Grand Hotel Arenzano
Grand Hotel Arenzano
4 out of 5
Lungomare Stati Uniti, 2, Arenzano, GE
The price is £98 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£98
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Arenzano. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (689 reviews)
"Great views and great breakfast buffet. Close drive to Monaco !"

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2024

Grand Hotel Arenzano
Hotel Continental Genova
Hotel Continental Genova
4 out of 5
Via Arsenale di Terra 1, Genoa, GE
The price is £154 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£154
per night
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Genoa. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews)
"This was a great experience. Upgraded upon arrival. Daniella was so very pleasant. Will be back for my next work trip."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

Hotel Continental Genova
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Happy Family Apartments Vigne
Happy Family Apartments Vigne
Vico Dietro Il Coro delle Vigne, Genoa, Città Metropolitana di Genova
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Genoa. Enjoy free WiFi, a computer station and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Appartamento carino e rinnovato recentemente, palazzo un po’ vecchio e senza ascensore. Posizione ottima nel centro storico"

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2024

Happy Family Apartments Vigne
Atelier Apartments by Wonderful Italy
Atelier Apartments by Wonderful Italy
Via S. Luca 4, Genoa, Città Metropolitana di Genova
Stay at this apartment in Genoa. Enjoy free WiFi, a kitchen and a full-sized fridge/freezer. Popular attractions Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal and Old Port ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
"Me encanto"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Atelier Apartments by Wonderful Italy
Grandparents' house - for couples, gourmets explorers, families with children, groups
Grandparents' house - for couples, gourmets explorers, families with children, groups
Trisobbio, Piedmont
Stay at this holiday home in Trisobbio. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools and on-site parking. Popular attractions Villa Delfini and La Guardia - Cantina are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Schönes altes Bauernhaus mit viel Platz!
"Viel Platz drinnen und draußen, tolerante Nachbarn, sehr nette hilfsbereite Vermieter, güstiger Preis. Alles in allem ein super Feriendomizil für Gruppen!"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2018

Grandparents' house - for couples, gourmets explorers, families with children, groups
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Arenzano

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
7 Jul 2019

Check tripadvisor et al for dining recommendations. It’s all expensive in Italy but we found good quality at acceptable rates this way.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller
26 May 2019

The whole area as well as the property was in dire need of renovation. Quite disappointing in every way.

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