Named for the first time in the so-named “Tavola Peuntigeriana”, the first road map of the Roman Empire with the name of “Ad Monilia”, Moneglia has very ancient origins and a history that influenced all the surrounding area. Dominated by the two castles of Monleone and Villafranca, which defended the town from sea raids, the old town is enclosed by a valley covered by olive trees, which make Moneglia one of the most

among boutiques and typical shops, with the possibility to visit the two historical churches of the town: San Giorgio, dating back to 1396 but renovated at the beginning of the 18th Century, with its Franciscan Cloister of the 14th Century; and the Church of Santa Croce (Holy Church), built on an old 11th Century-old parish church. Its name comes from a Byzantine Crucifix which, the legend says, was found on the beach after a

Sestri Levante to the west, from where it is possible to proceed to Santa Margherita, Portofino and Genoa, 2004 European Capital City of Culture. Not to miss are the several footpaths connecting Moneglia with the surrounding hamlets, with its breathtaking views, the smells of the Mediterranean vegetation and, from far, the view over the sea, which got a lot of times the “Blue Flag”, the European Certification for clean waters.