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Zoagli
Zoagli

Zoagli
Zoagli

Zoagli
Zoagli

Zoagli
Zoagli

Zoagli
Zoagli





Zoagli




- History
- What to see
- Where to sleep
- Where to eat and restaurants
- Beaches
- Gastronomy
- Traditional festivals
- How to get there
- Weather forecast

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Zoagli is located in the Gulf of Tigullio, enclosed between larger and more populous towns, Rapallo and Chiavari.
The municipal territory naturally includes the coastal area, with the famous pedestrian cliff overlooking the sea, but also a hilly area that exceeds 600 meters, with several villages and small towns.

History
Zoagli was probably founded in prehistoric times by the Ligurian Tigulli. With the arrival of the Romans it became one of the castles located along the Via Aurelia, mentioned in the Tavola Peutingeriana.
After the Lombard and Carolingian periods, in the 12th century it became part of the possessions of the noble Fieschi family of Lavagna and then in the 13th century it passed to the Republic of Genoa, under the podestà and captaincy of Rapallo.
With the arrival of Napoleon, Zoagli became part of the department of the Gulf of Tigullio within the Ligurian Republic. Once the French were defeated, the reorganization of the Congress of Vienna saw the annexation of Liguria first to the Kingdom of Sardinia and then to the Kingdom of Italy.
During the Second World War, on 27 December 1943, Zoagli suffered heavy Allied bombing and was almost completely destroyed.

What to see
Zoagli has several monuments and points of interest:

  • Church of San Martino, 18th century, Baroque, located in the center of the town.
  • The Saracen towers, East and West, municipal symbols, from the 16th century.
  • Castle of the Canevaro counts, from the 16th century, heavily remodeled at the end of the 19th century and partially during the Second World War.
  • Sem Benelli Castle, neo-Gothic residence of the playwright on a spur overlooking the sea in the Monte Prato area.
  • Villages and churches of the hilly villages such as Sant'Ambrogio, San Pietro di Rovereto, Semorile, San Pantaleo.


    • Where to sleep
    There are numerous options for sleeping in Zoagli, hotels, b&bs and above all apartments and holiday homes.
    Search for yours here: accommodation in Zoagli.

    Where to eat
    Here are some suggestions on where to eat in Zoagli:

  • Le Due Querce: in Sant'Ambrogio, splendid sea view from above, seafood dishes.
  • Il Tagliere Toscano: Tuscan flavors with a terrace overlooking the sea.
  • Ca' del Frate: in Sant'Ambrogio, terrace overlooking the sea, fish and meat dishes.
  • L'Arenella Ristorante sul Mare: seafood dishes overlooking the coast.
  • Tordo Rosso: in the centre, fish and seafood.


    • Beaches
    Zoagli is strongly marked by the jagged coast that characterizes it. The main beach is located near the train station, under the railway viaduct. Made up of pebbles, it is bordered by the Levante tower on one side and the Canevaro castle on the other, partly free and partly occupied by two bathing establishments. It is bordered by the Canevaro seaside promenade, built in the 1930s, a very romantic pedestrian path.
    Towards the west there are other beaches: the small Duca beach under the castle, the private Arenella beach and the free Pozzetto beach, a short distance from Rapallo, a rocky inlet with a clear gravel bottom.
    Detailed information on the Zoagli beaches and how to get there.

    Gastronomy
    What to eat in Zoagli? The typical dishes of Zoagli are common to other locations in Tigullio.
    Pesto used to season trofie and trenette, focaccia, farinata, anchovies, fried and grilled fish.

    Traditional festivals
    Patron saint of Zoagli is the Madonna del Rosario, who is celebrated on the first Sunday of October with the Holy Mass, a procession and fireworks displays.
    In the month of August the feast of the Madonna del Mare is celebrated, a statue placed on the seabed, by the sculptor Marian Hastianatte. After the evening mass on the beach, the crown is blessed and the candles are placed. The crown is then accompanied by a water procession with torches.

    How to get and parking
    Zoagli can be reached by car along the A12 motorway and exiting at the Rapallo toll booth, 7 km away, or at the Chiavari toll booth, located at the same distance.
    The Zoagli train station is very convenient, located just 400 meters from the main beach.
    Zoagli does not have a boarding point for tourist boats, in summer the closest ones are in Rapallo and Chiavari.
    Discover detailed information on how to get to Zoagli.

    Parking in Zoagli is not very easy. There are two main car parks: the Colombo car park with around 55 spaces and the Park Centro Zoagli, with a few spaces for non-residents. Some car parks are located near the Colombo car park, on Via Merello and along the SS1 which goes around the historic centre.
    Detailed information on prices for parking in Zoagli.

    Boat tours
    In Zoagli it is possible to take trips and boat tours with private operators, to discover the Gulf of Tigullio and the Cinque Terre with the services of the Zoagli Boat Rental company (Piazza XXVII Dicembre, 13, 16035 – Zoagli. 0185 259084, 366 1987183).

    Weather forecast
    As with the rest of Tigullio, the proximity of the sea favors the mild climate of Zoagli, with pleasant, breezy summers and not very cold winters.