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Things to do in Cavi Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Cavi Italy. If you’are planning to visit Cavi for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Cavi and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Cavi and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Enjoying a relaxing vacation at Cavi di Lavagna

Liguria, Cavi

Liguria, Cavi

Get away from the stress of daily life with a blissful holiday to Cavi di Lavagna, a beautiful port city nestled in the Genoan province of Liguria.

Frilled by serene beaches and with silent mountains forming a backdrop to daily life, this city is an ideal getaway for the entire family. There are a number of cultural and religious sights to see at Cavi di Lavagna. Among these is the thirteenth century sanctuary of Nostra Signora del Ponte, the sixteenth century basilica of Santa Giulia, and the basilica of Santo Stefano dating back to the seventeenth century.

Explore the region's history with a visit to the local art gallery, housed in a medieval tower known as the Torre del Borgo. Explore various designs of the Lavagna Nera or Bianco, the city's renowned porcelain tile that forms its ceramic history. The best part of the year to visit this region is the month of August, when the weather in this region is perfect.

Neo-medieval festivities are recreated annually here. One such event is the Torta dei Fieschi, in which you can enjoy participating if you visit at the time it is held. Water sports, biking and field trips are common in this region, and can be enjoyed by the entire family. Sample some of the best Italian cuisine and trademarked wines, made more delicious by the fresh sea breeze and traditional Italian hospitality.

written by Emilio Aronica - Last update: 01/09/2021

What To See near Cavi

Genoa (2 Km)

Politeama Genovese

This private theater offers to all types of interest a wide range of shows and theatrical genres, such as comedy, drama, international music, family show, dance,classical ballet, but also civic theater and contemporary prose.

Sestri Levante (3 Km)

Baia del Silenzio

Chiavari (5 Km)

Civica Galleria di Palazzo Rocca

The Civic Gallery of Palazzo Rocca is located in the interior rooms of Palazzo Rocca di Chiavari. The Palace built during the 17th century houses in its noble floor objects of seventeenth-century art and paintings from the Genoese and Flemish schools. In fact, we observe paintings by artists such as Orazio de Ferrari, Domenico Piola and Jan Roos. The Museum is characterized by its large multitude of Chiavari chairs called “chiavarine”.

Chiavari (5 Km)

Museo Archeologico per la Preistoria e Protostoria del Tigullio

The Archaeological Museum of Prehistory and Protohistory of Tigullio was inaugurated in 1985 in the stables of Palazzo Rocca, located in the center of the city of Chiavari. The Museum welcomes significant materials ranging from the Paleolithic to Roman times.

Chiavari (5 Km)

Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra

The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art is located on the first floor of the Episcopal Palace of the nineteenth-century period in Chiavari. The museum was inaugurated in 1984 and houses paintings, sculptures and silver belonging to religious complexes that no longer exist. Among the most significant works of the Museum are the canvas by Andrea Ansaldo “Mystical Weddings” and the “Deposition of the Cross” by Cesare Corte of the 17th century.

Chiavari (5 Km)

Torre della Cittadella

The Chiavari Castle is a 12th century building. It extends on a hill and was built in order to defend the city and the valley that surround it. The structure has been subjected to expansion and upgrading work and of it has arrived well guarded and currently in good condition only the tower. Today, the property is private and is not accessible to the public.

Sestri Levante (5 Km)

Torre Punta Manara

The Punta Manara Tower was built in the sixteenth century. Since it was about 140 meters above sea level, it was used as a coastal sighting center. Currently we can see only a few ruins of the Tower.

Chiavari (5 Km)

Castello di Chiavari

Chiavari Castle is a defensive building located in Tigullio. The castle was built between 1146 and 1147, on the hill that in the past dominated the fortified citadel of the seaside village of Chiavari, and which was defending it and the surrounding valley.

Chiavari (5 Km)

Museo Storico del Risorgimento della Società Economica

The Historical Museum of the Risorgimento of the Economic Society was created in 1979. It welcomes materials and objects from the Risorgimento era, such as the red shirts of two Garibaldini, the glass in which Giuseppe Mazzini drank and the people's hat of Garibaldi. There are also records, posters and period proclamations in the Museum.

Chiavari (5 Km)

Quadreria della Società Economica

The Economic Society Quadreria is based on the second floor of the building of the homonymous society located in Chiavari. The exhibition hall collects about two hundred works including sculptures, drawings and paintings dated from the end of the fifteenth century to the present day. There are also works by Chiavari artists and from the Flemish school such as Frans Fracken II and the school of Quentin Metsys with his work 'Lamentation of Christ'.

Chiavari (5 Km)

Museo "L. Garaventa"

The “L. Garaventa” Museum was inaugurated in 1997 by the Economic Society of Chiavari. He collected donations from the art collections of Professor Lorenzo Garaventa who wanted to preserve his sculptural works known in Italy and abroad. The Museum collects more than fifty sculptures, chalks and woods of classical and modern tradition.

Chiavari (6 Km)

Santuario N.S. delle Grazie

Scenic shrine of the 13th century, totally painted

Chiavari (8 Km)

S.Andrea di Rovereto

Chiavari bird's-eye view of s. Andrea di Rovereto his coastal Hill overview

Zoagli (10 Km)

Torre di Levante

The Tower of Levante was built in the 18th century. After its construction, the building underwent some restorations until 1800, from which it assumed its present appearance. The building has a square structure built of stone with rectangular windows. The tower has been recently restored and today it is home to artistic and cultural organizations.

Zoagli (10 Km)

Torre di Ponente

Zoagli was invaded several times by the Saracen pirates, until in the '500 it was equipped with sighting and defence towers that later became “sanitary towers.” The Western Tower is located on the side of the central beach and is incorporated into the Canevaro Castle, inserted in the circuit of the ancient Patrician villas of the Genovesato.

Moneglia (11 Km)

Chiesa di San Giorgio

It dates back to 1396 and renovated in the eighteenth century, with a beautiful bell tower in typical Genoese style with black and white stripes and a height that exceeds the roofs of the houses. To the east there is the Oratory of the Disciplinators that dates back to the tenth century, decorated internally with overlapping frescoes dated from the '200 to the '700.

Moneglia (11 Km)

Chiesa di Santa Croce

It was built in 1700 on an ancient parish church dating back to 1100. In its outer wall there are links of the chain of the port of Pisa, as a trophy of the Genoese victory in the Battle of Meloria in 1284. Inside the church there are works by the local painter Luca Cambiaso and the sculptor Anton Maria Maragliano, Genoese.

Moneglia (11 Km)

Fortezza di Villafranca

Zoagli (11 Km)

Spiaggia del pozzetto

Rapallo (13 Km)

Castello di Rapallo

The Castle of Rapallo was built in the mid-16th century. Inside there is a small chapel that was dedicated to San Gaetano. Over time, the Castle became an important seat of state bodies and for this reason it was declared an Italian National Monument. Today the Castle is home to renowned artistic and cultural exhibitions.

Santa Margherita Ligure (13 Km)

Spiaggia di Ghiaia di Santa Margherita

Rapallo (13 Km)

Piazza Cavour

Piazza Cavour is the heart of the city of Rapallo where there are numerous trendy bars and bars. From here start several streets that make up the historic center.

Portofino (13 Km)

Parco Naturale Regionale di Portofino

The Portofino Regional Natural Park, established in 1935, is located in the Riviera di Levante in the province of Genoa. The park has a total area of 18 km² and includes three different routes. The vegetation is Mediterranean and the fauna is particularly rich.

Camogli (14 Km)

Porto di Camogli

The port of Camogli managed by the Maritime Authority, is located west of the historic center, and is protected by an external pier. The seabed here are very rocky and the landscape is suggestive.

Santa Margherita Ligure (14 Km)

Museo "V. G. Rossi"

Borzonasca (14 Km)

Parco Naturale Regionale dell' Aveto

The Aveto Regional Natural Park is a natural geological area located in the province of Genoa and rich in a wide variety of flora and fauna. It has an area of 3,018 hectares and has been considered a natural park since 1995. The Park offers many possibilities, including sports, especially for mountain lovers.

Camogli (16 Km)

Torre Doria

The Doria Tower was built in 1562 in honor of Andrea Doria as a sign of gratitude for protecting the village from pirates. On the main facade there is the coat of arms of the Doria family. In the twelfth century the Tower was restored by Oreste Spinola.

Camogli (16 Km)

Abbazia di San Fruttuoso

This fue abbey was built in front of the sea, in the heart of a bay accessible only by foot or by sea, which was built between the tenth and ninth century and today retains much of its original structures.

Genoa (16 Km)

Percorso pedonale da "Base O" a "Olmi".

Numerous trails on Mount Portofino. The point of interest is in the midst of Mediterranean vegetation, overlooking the sea. Not easy due to maintenance-free.

Camogli (16 Km)

Spiaggia di San Fruttuoso

Camogli (17 Km)

Centro storico

The city of Camogli is cited for the first time in a document in the third century before Christ. The Via Aurelia favored economic development in a natural habitat that is not entirely hospitable. Here you can admire numerous attractions, monuments and sights.

San Rocco di Camogli (17 Km)

Chiesa della Madonna della Salute

Parish Church of San Rocco enjoys a beautiful panoramic view of the Golfo Paradiso. Built in 1863 on the site of a pre-existing 15th-century chapel, it preserves inside a beautiful painting Madonna della Salute by Carlo Dolci.

Camogli (18 Km)

Chiesa di San Nicolò di Capodimonte

Built in the Romanesque period in slate, a local stone by the typical black color, it preserves inside traces of medieval frescoes.

Camogli (18 Km)

Museo Marinaro Gio Bon Ferrari

This is where it is told the story of Camogli and its people. It houses three hundred years of history of Marina Sailing Camogliese, of its owners, its Captains and its Sailors.

Camogli (19 Km)

Castello Dragone

The Dragonara Castle or Castel Dragone is a defensive building in Camogli. According to some historical sources, the construction dates from around the first half of the 13th century. The original Castle, perhaps smaller than the current version, was used almost immediately as an excellent sighting and defense center of both the village and the stretch of sea in front of the cliff on the which the manor was erected.

Genoa (19 Km)

Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Villa Croce

The museum of Villa Croce is located in the district of Carignano, inside a park open to the public and was donated to the City Council by the Croce family, with the aim of being transformed into a museum. The building was built following the model of the neoclassical architectural structure and houses more than 3000 works of painting, sculpture, photography and iconography of Italian contemporary and abstract art and foreign of the '900.

Camogli (19 Km)

Santuario di Nostra Signora del Boschetto

The sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boschetto is a religious building located in the Gulf of Paradise in Camogli. A place of worship for the believers of the area, it was built in the place where according to popular tradition the Madonna to Shepherdess Angela appeared. A first chapel was then built, followed by the construction of the current sanctuary and convent between 1612 and 1631.

Are you looking for other ideas for sleeping in Cavi?

Hotel la Vela - Castello Rifugio - >Santa Margherita Ligure

Hotel la Vela - Castello Rifugio

Santa Margherita Ligure (14 Km) - C.So Cuneo, 21

e-mail www +39185284771

La Vela Hotel is a little castle built at the end of 19th century on the quiet green area slightly on the hill at about 10 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Margherita.You can see all the Tigullio Gulf

SUBLIMIS BOUTIQUE HOTEL - >Camogli

SUBLIMIS BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Camogli (18 Km) - Salita Pinetto 13

e-mail www +391851788031

Villa Ginestra - >Sestri Levante

Villa Ginestra

Sestri Levante (4 Km) - Via Villa Ginestra 33b

e-mail www +39185482229

ALBERGO STELLA - >Rapallo

ALBERGO STELLA

Rapallo (13 Km) - V. Aurelia Ponente 8

e-mail www +3918550367

Hotel Stella is a building of the beginning of the 20th century, a typical example of "Genovese" style. It is situated in the center of the town, near the beach, the touristic harbour and the promenade. Terrace with a wonderful panoramic view. Meeting room for 20 people. Private garage.

Villa Tiffany - >Torriglia

Villa Tiffany

Torriglia (29 Km) - Loc. Santa Maria Del Porto 36

e-mail www +393426262550

A lovely refurbished villa in the style of art-nouveau. Located next to the Antola natural preserve and wonderful Lake Brugneto. Perfect starting point for lots of hikes amidst beautiful nature!

Tips for sleeping in Cavi

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Destinations nearby

Lavagna

It is 3,2 Km away - about 4 minutes

Sestri Levante

It is 4,7 Km away - about 7 minutes

Chiavari

It is 5,8 Km away - about 9 minutes

Casarza Ligure

Casarza Ligure

It is 8,1 Km away - about 13 minutes

Zoagli

It is 11,7 Km away - about 19 minutes

San Colombano Certenoli

San Colombano Certenoli

It is 13,7 Km away - about 20 minutes

Moneglia

It is 14,1 Km away - about 20 minutes

Cicagna

Cicagna

It is 20,8 Km away - about 33 minutes

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