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Best Western Regina Elena
Lungomare Milite Ignoto 44, 16038
. Santa Margherita Ligure |
6,9 of 10
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| Modern hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure, the Best Western Hotel Regina Elena is located on the lovely sea road leading to Portofino, with charming panoramic view. The garden leads directly to the nice private beach, with restaurant and bar. This property is open all year round and has a large covered private parking at a nominal fee. Solarium on the roof top (open from May to October), with heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, to ejoy the wonderful view while relaxing under the warm Ligurian sun. Comfortable rooms, most of them with balcony and sea view. |
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· From: Portofino. The Best Western Regina Elena is surrounded by century old villas and gardens, located on the lovely sea road leading to Portofino. |
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Lounge
Breakfast |
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Outdoor Pool
Elevator |
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Laundry service |
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The Best Western Regina Elena had its 90th birthday in 1995. On that occasion, a marble bust of the queen was donated to the owners, Giulio and Giorgio Ciana, in the presence of H.R.H. Prince Sergio of Yugoslavia, great-grandson of Queen Elena. |
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SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE: Enchanting, charming, and elegant. A starting point for unforgettable boat trips to Portofino, San Fruttuoso, Camogli, and across the Bay of Tigullio to Sestri Levante, the Cinque Terre, Portovenere, and Lerici. Santa Margherita is honored to have had among its many famous guests, Guglielmo Marconi, who between 1932 and 1936 carried out important experiments in instrument navigation, and turned the city lights of Sidney on from a distance of thousands of miles. Be sure to visit Genoa La Superba (30 kilometres). It is slendid and little-known city. Visit the museums, churches, the largest historical centre of Europe, port, lighthouse, Staglieno Cemetery, aquarium (second largest in the world), Carlo Felice Opera House, and the house of Cristoforo Colombo. If you vacation in mid-October, you will be able to visit the International Boat Show of Genoa. |
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SAN FRUTTUOSO: Is an ancient untouched anchorage. Here, the sea invites one to plunge into one of the most beautiful marine depths of Europe, to pay homage to the statue of Christ of the Abyss. |
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PORTOFINO: Is just 4 kilometres from the Regina Elena. Famous world wide for its charm, impressive beauty of the promontory, the color of the sea and architecture. In the square or on the dock, it's not unusual to meet famous people: actors, singers, financiers, politicians, etc. Take a walk to the Faro (20 minutes) stopping at Castello Brown, where you have a wonderful view of Portofino and the Tigullio Bay. |
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DISCOVERING THE HINTERLAND BY CAR: See the slate quarries of the Val Fontanabuona, the abandoned mines of the Val Graveglia, the mountains of the Val d' Aveto and Val di Taro. View the panoramas of the Lunigiana, Garfagnana and Alpi Apuane, and the quarries of Carrara. There is a choice of interesting itineraries for trekking: From Monte di Portofino and the Cinque Terre, to the high road on the Ligurian Hills. |
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LOCAL HANDCRAFTS: Tombolo lace; object made of slate; hand-woven velvet fabrics in Zoagli and, damask in Lorsica, and Chiavari chairs. |
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GASTRONOMY: The famous poor cuisine of Liguria: Trenette with pesto; pansoti (vegetable ravioli) with walnut sauce; trofie from Recco with potatoes and string beans; focaccia with cheese; cima; torta pasqualina; cappon magro; genoese minestrone; fish soup; octopus Chiavari style; fish in general; pandolce. Don't forget to taste some white wine and SCHIACCHETRA in Cinque Terre. |
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BRIEF WALKS NEAR REGINA ELENA: Stroll along the docks of the Port of Santa Margherita and Portofino to admire the yachts, motorboats, and fishing boats. Toward the evening, wait for the return of the fishing boats to see the day's catch unloaded. |
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Visit Villa Durazzo And Its Italian Gardens |
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ELEGANT AND LIVELY NIGHT LIFE: American bars and discotheques, as well as the famous Covo di Nord Est and the Carillon. |
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Number of floors: 5
Check-In: 15:00:00
Check-Out: 12:00:00 |
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AmericanExpress
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