Рapallo, a charming town with a history dating back almost a millennium, is located in the bay of the Tigullio Gulf. The resort is adjacent to Genoa and the Cinque Terre National Park. Rapallo is surrounded by cliffs and hills, and from the sea, it appears as if the houses descend down the cliffs to the sea.
Along the coast, Rapallo boasts numerous beaches with golden sand. They are pristine, just like the sea, and equipped to the highest standards. Everything you need is here, from changing cabins to attractions and restaurants. However, most of these excellent services are available at paid beaches, where the entrance fee starts from 15 EUR. On small stretches of free beach areas, there may not even be changing cabins.
A distinctive feature of Rapallo's appearance is the castle built here in the 16th century. This imposing giant beautifully contrasts with the serene resort atmosphere.
The squares and streets of Rapallo also maintain their ancient appearance, which particularly attracts romantically inclined travelers. Like in most historic towns, there is plenty to see here, from temples to museums.
Rapallo
A writers' and artists' paradise
Rapallo is the town that became home to and brought together the "father of modernism", the famous American writer Ezra Pound, the Irish poet, playwright, Nobel Prize winner in literature William Butler Yates and one of the exemplary dandies of the end of the century, the English writer and cartoonist Max Bearbohm. In addition to the above-mentioned intellectuals of the 20th century, many other celebrities, creators and diplomats have also found their inspiration in Rapallo. Today, the compactness of the spa town with its 16th century castle gives it a refined, aristocratic atmosphere with a hint of poetic nostalgia in the air.
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