If you look at the map of Italy, you will notice that there are many places that bear the name San Lorenzo: there is San Lorenzo in Emilia Romagna, another in Veneto, and another in Piedmont, not to mention the one in Umbria.

Instead, I would like to talk about San Lorenzo al Mare located in Liguria and, as its name suggests, it is located right on the sea.
San Lorenzo al Mare is very close to other popular Ligurian resorts, such as Imperia, but it is quieter and less crowded.

The historic center is entirely pedestrian and is composed of alleys that converge towards the sea and are surrounded by colorful Ligurian style houses immersed in lush Mediterranean greenery including Pines and palm trees stand out. The most important thing in San Lorenzo al Mare are the beaches.

You will find the beaches covered with golden sand that intertwine with the stretches of cliff. In short: there are some for everyone. On the beaches there is a beautiful walk; walking it or by bike you can reach San Stefano al Mare, Sanremo or, in the opposite direction, Imperia.

San Lorenzo al Mare is not only a seaside resort, because part of it is located in the middle of the countryside whose landscape is made of hills covered with olive groves and Mediterranean scrub. Places such as Civezza, Cipressa, Costarainera, Torre Paponi or Pietrabruna are the flagship of the surrounding valleys that really worth a visit.