Liguria: real estate by the sea - between mountains and coast

The Liguria region is located on the north-west coast of Italy. The coastal region is not only rich in natural treasures, it is known for its picturesque locations, the azure blue sea and the balanced climate. The Ligurian coast stretches from Ventimiglia (Imperia) to La Spezia. There you will find a varied landscape and wonderful beaches.

Live by the sea in Liguria
Interesting facts about the coastal region of Liguria
Enjoy the sea view with the right property
If you like Italy, you will love Liguria!

1. Are property prices in Liguria reasonable?

One thing is certain: real estate in Liguria by the sea is in demand - like real estate in Liguria with a sea view - and is therefore usually more expensive than houses inland. In general, it can be said that current real estate costs are realistic and not overpriced. However, it can be assumed that real estate prices (as almost everywhere) will rise in the coming years.

2. Tap water: what is the water quality like in Liguria?

The tap water in Liguria is of drinking water quality and can easily be used for cooking and brushing teeth. However, it has an extremely high content of lime. It is also heavily chlorinated in summer. If you want to drink the water straight or use it to prepare coffee, we recommend using mineral water.

It happens that in the hot season the vasca's (water reservoirs) dry up. The water is then supplied by the fire brigade. If you find that the water has turned brown, this is usually harmless. The brown coloring is due to sand residues in the water reservoirs. Boil the water before consumption to be on the safe side.

Good to know: Signs that are posted in the public squares of the various places in Liguria provide information about the particularly poor quality of the tap water.

3. Which plugs fit into Italian sockets in Liguria?

As a rule, the sockets in Italy are designed for flat plugs. Small, flat plugs - such as the plugs of charging devices (charging cables) - fit easily into the Italian sockets. for Safety plug, which are used in Germany, among others, the use of an adapter is necessary. You can get the adapter for little money in most supermarkets.

4. How does garbage disposal work in Liguria?

Have you noticed that there are no garbage cans in front of houses in Italy? Correct: Unlike in Germany, there are central places in Italy where garbage containers are available for the disposal of your household waste.

5. Is it still warm in Liguria in winter?

Liguria spoils its residents with around 300 days of sunshine per year. The climate in the Italian coastal region is so mild that many flowers bloom there even in winter. Liguria is therefore also known to many as the “Riviera of Flowers”. Due to the sometimes steep mountains by the sea, Liguria benefits from a thermal barrier. The advantage: In the winter months, the thermometer rarely shows temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius.