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Pietra Ligure is a town of 9,144 inhabitants in the province of Savona, Italy. The coastal town on the coast stretches for about four kilometers, at the mouth of the river Maremola, between the towns of Borgio Verezzi and Loano. . Its shores are low and sandy, typical of the Riviera di Ponente. Distance from the capital about 31 km.  The territory is part of the mountain community Pollupice. Pietra Ligure owes its name to the castle that stands on spuntone rock exposed to the northeast, over the bay, the coast and surrounding hills. Castrum et Oppidum Petrae, century long and inhabited by the bishops the stone castle, built in VII-VIIIof Albenga, which in 1100 became their summer residence. The first human settlements in the area, dating to the Neolithic period, are certificates from various archaeological found in the caves of Mount Trabocchetto (Rocca delle Fene). Among the finds some tools for hunting and defense, but also traces of fire. Other findings, as a tomb wagon riportabile, are dated to the Iron Age and Roman imperial domination in the area. They were also found ancient coins, I and II of the century, the scholars assumed by the establishment of a settlement that, after the passage of the Via Aurelia to the French Riviera, it acquired greater importance because of the economic road link with the major centers of Romany Vado Ligure and Albenga.

Tourism is the main source of economic activity, especially in summer, but the honor is also the agricultural sector. . In certain areas it is still practiced the cultivation of vegetable gardens, orchards and olive groves. A Pietra Ligure is a major shipyard active since 1916.  Through various stages of prosperity and crisis now the structure is managed by the company Rodriquez. However, a planned conversion to the use of tourist site with the construction of a park, a hotel and a marina for pleasure boats. The shipyard that will insist on a much smaller surface of the now active in the construction of large ships in aluminum, will be most likely converted to the manufacture of recreational craft.


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  • Camping Dei Fiori

    Located in Pietra Ligure, Savona, Liguria, Italy

    Camping Dei Fiori

    Camping Dei Fiori, in Pietra Ligure, Italy is set inside a quiet and peaceful terraced estate immersed in a parkland, develops on 30,000 square meters within a centenarian olive-yard; the Camping and Caravanning site is about 550 meters from the sea and ...

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  • Hotel Bacco

    Located in Pietra Ligure, Savona, Liguria, Italy

    Hotel Bacco

    Hotel Bacco, in Pietra Ligure, Italy is family owned, with years of work in the tourist field, the principle goal has been to offer a hospitable accurate, friendly and modern environment. Proud of our traditional gastronomic ligure, you will find a vast a...

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  • Hotel Casa Balneare Valdese

    Located in Pietra Ligure, Savona, Liguria, Italy

    Hotel Casa Balneare Valdese

    The Hotel Casa Balneare Valdese, in Pietra Ligure, Italy has recently been restored and equipped with modern facilities. Large terraces with a marvelous view over the sea and shady garden. Private parking place. Private beach with bathing cabins. Hotel ...

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  • Hotel Casella

    Located in Pietra Ligure, Savona, Liguria, Italy

    Hotel Casella

    Welcome to Hotel Casella,in Pietra Ligure, Italy in your holiday starts here! The three-star Hotel benefits from a stunning location in a lush, peaceful part of Pietra Ligure, just a few minutes from the city center and from the beach. A holiday here wit...

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  • Hotel Lido

    Located in Pietra Ligure, Savona, Liguria, Italy

    Hotel Lido

    Welcome to The Hotel Lido in Pietra Ligure, Italy  a small and diamond tourist location which  takes advantage of the quality that nature has generously offered to them: sea, beach, mild climate, the public square of the Church of Saint Nic...

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  • Hotel Nuovo Bristol

    Located in Pietra Ligure, Savona, Liguria, Italy

    Hotel Nuovo Bristol

    Hotel Nuovo Bristol, in Pietra Ligure Italy is situated a few steps from the sea in a quiet and relaxed zone, its 63 rooms all have private service, TV sat, telephone. The hotel has a large hall, bar and TV room. The home cooking offers you delicious...

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  • Bellevue Apartments

    Located in Pietra Ligure, Savona, Liguria, Italy

    Bellevue Apartments

    The Self Catering Bellevue Apartments, in Pietra Ligure, Italy are modern residences with panoramic views located in a tranquil residential area, just 100m from Hotel Casella and around 10 minutes' walk from the seaside and town center. These two-bedroom...

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  • Hotel Paco

    Located in Pietra Ligure, Savona, Liguria, Italy

    Hotel Paco

    Popular 4-star Hotel Paco, in Pietra Ligure Italy is in a quiet elevated location. Only 700 meters from the sea and 1 km from the beautiful old city center. Large swimming pool with deck chairs and umbrellas and children's pool. Good starting point for ...

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  • Casa Santi

    Located in Pietra Ligure, Savona, Liguria, Italy

    Casa Santi

    Our holiday home is beautifully located on the Ranzi hill, 4 Km from the beach, and enjoys an unique sea view. Bed and Breakfast Casa Santi, in Pietra Ligure, Italy is our family home, now extended and renovated, and will be ready to welcome you starting ...

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