Terraced house with garden and sea-view terraces

Located halfway between Chiavari and Rapallo, Zoagli is a place inhabited for millennia: a prehistoric settlement, a fief of the Fieschi Family of Lavagna, and from the 13th century, under the dominion of the Republic of Genoa. It was during this period that Zoagli became world-renowned for the production of precious silk velvets; weaving thus accompanied the maritime activities. Even today, the emblem of Zoagli displays the symbolic colors of the two major confraternities: the blue of the sailors and the yellow of the weavers, with the effigy of the two Towers built in the 1500s to defend the village from pirate attacks. As early as the nineteenth century, Zoagli was a destination for elite tourism and maintains a tradition of discreet hospitality. It offers tourists captivating landscapes that have fascinated illustrious artists such as Nietzsche, Kandinsky, Tosi, Sem Benelli, Ezra Pound. Zoagli is still characterized by a calm and refined beauty, which can be found in the creuze, small paths that run between the villas' parks and the terraces cultivated with olive trees, as well as along the Lungomare Canevaro, a rocky path that winds along the cliffs near the sea. Zoagli retains its charm even below sea level; right in front of the Rotonda Grande, at about 9 meters deep, is the statue of the Madonna del Mare, created by sculptress Marian Hastianatte. This creation enriches the artistic and tourist heritage of the seafaring village and represents an additional destination for underwater exploration enthusiasts. The square overlooking the lively bars and restaurants, the promontories, and the coves provide the backdrop for a peaceful yet emotionally rich vacation.