After an amazing breakfast we rode what seemed to be straight up from Finale over a big hill/mountain of over 300m and descended on the other side into the town of Noli. This is a lovely old medieval town that is well preserved and is also a beach resort. Again it has ancient churches, clock and bell towers, narrow streets with archways and loggia all in full use. One of the churches was the first in Liguria and dated from the 10th century. The seaside here is beautiful with wonderfully clear blue water.
For lunch we found a foccaceria, Liguria is famous for this, and they even had one type called farinata which is made from chickpea flour so I didn’t have to have rice cakes, yea!
We visited an old medieval castle when out walking later that is used for concerts and events. There are so many of these here that they don’t restore and promote their historic value as a tourist highlight. Anyway it gives a nice view of Finale.
Another bad selfie with Noli in the background
Unexpected art on the doorways
Another solid parking solution for the big bike
The port and beach in Noli
Gateway into Noli which has history of support for the first crusade
The postcard shot of Noli
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