Located in one of the most beautiful inlets of the Ligurian Riviera di Levante, Lerici offers a perfect blend of past and present: rich in historical-artistic testimonies and religious traditions. Its territory is partly included in the Montemarcello-Magra Regional Park.
Lerici’s Brief History
Already a Greek and Phoenician port, Lerici was affected by Etruscan and Roman settlements, in conflict with the Ligurians. The first mention of Lerici dates back to the 8th century, when the ancient church of Santa Marta was destroyed by Saracen pirates. Over the centuries, Lerici was first conquered by the Pisans, who fortified its castle and village, and subsequently by the Genoese. The village continued to have no peace and suffered French domination from 1396 to 1491, as well as rule by Florence, the Aragonese, and the Visconti of Milan.
From 1479, Lerici returned under Genoa, which completed the castle in its current form. In the 16th century, Andrea Doria made the decision in Lerici to switch from France to Spain, removing France’s dominion over the Mediterranean.
Lerici’s Cultural Heritage
The territory, a destination for poets and artists of great fame in all periods, such as Percy B. Shelley, George G. Byron, D.H. Lawrence and many others, has been called “The Gulf of Poets” and with this name Lerici is known throughout the world.
The mild climate in all periods of the year and the beauty of the surrounding hills make Lerici the ideal destination, in every season, for long stays or weekends marked by sun, art, and good cuisine.
The town is sea, so much so that it has obtained the prestigious recognitions of the Blue Flag and the Four Sails of Legambiente, but not only that, It is also nature.
Lerici’s Natural Beauty
Immersed in the Montemarcello-Magra Regional Park, the Municipality of Lerici presents itself as an ideal destination for all those who are looking for tranquility, relaxation, contact with nature and the sea, offering in addition to lovers of sport, entertainment, gastronomy, art and culture, complete and unique proposals.
Staying at Downtown Blue Apartment, you can easily reach Lerici in a few minutes by bus and enjoy its wonderful natural beauties and more.