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The coastal stretch between Bergeggi and Spotorno has a varied morphology alternating small beaches and short promontories to overhanging cliffs, in which the sea dug some small caves. In front of it, not too far from the mainland, there is the small Island of Bergeggi, a suggestive cone of calcareous rock reaching the 53 meters of height. The island and the rocky coast facing it are part of the Riserva Naturale Regionale di Bergeggi since 1985. It seems that in ancient times the island was linked to the coast by a narrow rocky tongue, which was afterwards destroyed by the wave motion. Nowadays it presents itself rocky and overhanging, only partly covered by Mediterranean vegetation. Among the most interesting vegetal species there are the Campanula sabatia, exclusive of western Liguria and the spurge (Euphorbia dendroides), a shrub which loses its leaves at the beginning of summer and recovers them in autumn.
Fourteen kilometers of coastline feature fine sand, excellent bathing establishments, and stretches of public beach for playing volleyball and windsurfing. Blue reflections of the crystal clear sea lie below the Finale rock: a great complex of calcareous cliffs, perfect gymnasiums of rock that stretch from the coast into the interior through vibrant green vegetation. |
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Enjoy relaxed, independent walking
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