Sheltered by one of the most beautiful and intimate bays of the Ligurian Levante, Moneglia cherishes the enchantment of the ancient treasures of its lively past.
The castles of Villafranca and Monleone narrate the epic of Genoa’s battles, while a network of churches and oratories composes an itinerary through history and identity, embellished by the masterpieces of artists and painters. Scents and colours play an intriguing symphony amidst sea, sky and woods, the sparkling of nature confirming its wonder.
The old town is cut into two parts from a medieval “carruggio” (the Ligurian name for street), which is now the idea place to stroll around Affittacamere e Appartamenti Moneglia among boutiques and typical shops, with the possibility to visit the two historical churches of the town: San Giorgio, dating back to 1396 but renovated at the beginning of the 18th Century, with its Franciscan Cloister of the 14th Century; and the Church of Santa Croce (Holy Church), built on an old 11th Century-old parish church. Its name comes from a Byzantine Crucifix which, the legend says, was found on the beach after a shipwreck. Near the church there is the “Disciplinants” Oratory, decorated by frescoes.
Thanks to the tunnel road regulated by traffic lights, Moneglia is reachable in few minutes from Deiva Marina to the east and Affittacamere e Appartamenti Moneglia Sestri Levante to the west, from where it is possible to proceed to Santa Margherita, Portofino and Genoa, 2004 European Capital City of Culture.
Not to miss are the several footpaths connecting Moneglia with the surrounding hamlets, with its breathtaking views, the smells of the Mediterranean vegetation and, from far, the view over the sea, which got a lot of times the “Blue Flag”, the European Certification for clean waters.