Welcome to Chiavari Italy. This travel vlog visits the Italian Riviera of Liguria Italy. Get an immersive experience in one of the best kept secrets near Genoa. Chiavari Italy is a a non-touristy stop between Cinque Terre and Portofino. Come with our travel vlog to the beach, farmer’s market, restaurants and food shops of Chiavari, an old-school town full of local charm. Near Genoa, Chiavari is called the city of porticos and was once an important capitol during Napolean’s time. This travel guide gives you a glimpse at Chiavari’s world-famous artisan woodwork at the antique market. Don’t miss Chiavari, an instagram destination on the turquoise Riviera of Italy.
If you’re looking for best things to do on the Italy Riviera, Chiavari has an absolutely charming historical center complete with a palace, walking arcades, beautiful squares, and a wonderful food scene. Chiavari, near Genoa, Portofino and Cinque Terre is off the tourist track, has an authentic vibe.
The road into Chiavari Italy ends at the cathedral. From the cathedral, a lush park leads to the train station and the beach where a pretty beach promenade provides views of the Tigullio bay. From the beach promenade you can see Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure in one direction and the rugged cliffs to Cinque Terre in the other. Chiavari’s spot on the Liguria coast makes it an easy choice when you’re looking for top things to do near Genoa, Portofino, and Cinque Terre.
After the beach, follow us into the criss-cross of narrow alleys and porticos of the historic center, where we walk from the Cathedral along the walls of the community palace to Piazza Mazzini where the daily morning market is underway.
From the market you can dive into Chiavari’s wonderful arcades or porticos in any direction. We’re going to take you to a few of our favorite places and favorite experiences.
CHEESE SHOP
THE BEST Gianluca Ratto & Mario Foppiano
This cheese shop offers over 300 local cheeses from Liguria and the Italy’s Riviera.
PASTICCERIA COPELLO 1826
Here is an absolute treasure chest of sweets, where Liguria bakers make chestnut candies and cakes in the fall, chocolates and candy canes in the winter, and sweet crackers called Chiacchiere for Carnival.
LUCHIN 1907
You can’t come to Chiavari without experiencing Luchin, who after 100 years still offers a daily menu of only a few, simple dishes, including the Farinata chickpea pancake. If you come here, come early when they open at noon.
GRAND CAFE DEFILLA 1900
On the corner of piazza Garabaldi, DeFilla is a bustling institution that’s still one of the most popular places for a relaxed get-together. At Defilla’s enoteca the wine collection is one of the most comprehensive near Genoa on the Liguria Riviera.
PANIFICIO RAFFO GINO
After the beach, tuck under the portico to Panificio Raffo Gino for Torta Pasqualina or Easter cake.
VIA DEI REMOLARI
Not all of Chiavari’s traditional shops have stood the test of time. The oar-makers alley is quiet, no longer making oars for the wooden fishing boats of the Liguria Riviera coast.
ANTIQUE MARKET
Here you might also spot Chiavari’s most famous handcraft of all - the Chiavari chair.
Stay with us for an easy Pesto recipe from our expert at the farmer’s market.
SONG
The song in this video is Ice and Fire by King Canyon.
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We’re Emre and Maia. Our videos feature local, authentic, and immersive experiences in Italy, Spain and France. We love to chat with people in their own language, while we spend a gap year or two being curious about everything! We’re passionate about travel and food and try to spend a good dose of time in every place we visit. We’ve been to 44 countries in our lives and we still want to find out more! Longing for simplicity and freedom, we put our remaining possessions in storage, and set out with a suitcase and carry-on each. A Slow travel mindset works whether you have a few days or a whole year!
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