The coastline that stretches along the Ligurian Sea from the French border to Genoa boasts almost 200km of palm trees, sun loungers and parasols. However, seaside holidays are only one facet of the Riviera: on every hill, you'll find medieval villages with pink houses and green shutters, one in the shadow of an old castle, another at the foot of a Baroque church, while the hinterland lends itself to quiet strolls under olive trees, far from the hustle and bustle of the seaside.