Val di Vara

Val di Vara is the biggest valley in Liguria (it's extended for 2/3 of the territory of La Spezia). Its landscape is very various and presents a really rich diversity of woods. All the valley is composed by historical centres in suggestive positions (Corvara, Borghetto Vara and so on) dominating the river. Splendid mountains enchant the tourists.
Formed by a chain of hills, Val di Vara landscape is different from every corner. Many rivers cross the valley, and the 15 small villages present there do transmit very special emotions to the people visiting this marvellous place. Light emphasizes different sides of the valley depending on the moment of the day. Val di Vara also maintains its medieval core in its architectural structure. Agricolture is still the first way of carrying on for the people of these wonderful places, and traditions are transmitted mainly orally. People of Val di Vara are also very linked to their roots: many cultural association have been founded here to promote the history of the place.

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