Liguria is situated in the north-west of Italy. Its name can be led back to the Liguri people who settled in the region about 1000 b.C. It's the ideal region for the sea lovers who could live an unique emotion in the immense area of west-gulf , where is the Sanctuary of the cetaceans, here is possible not only sighting the whales but also approaching them. This land gave noble birth to some illustrious men like Cristoforo Colombo, Mazzini and Montale. Liguria offers unforgettable stays (places to stay) as much in renowned and elegant towns like Portofino, Sanremo, Cinque Terre, as in the alive cities like Genoa, glorious Sailor Republic, and La Spezia. It's important underlining, for the lovers of the nature, that has been conferred the supremacy for environmental ambit on Liguria, because there are many protected areas (in its seats).