What People Say About Living in Savona

Everyone assumes that to live in the Italian Riviera you need a lot of money. And for places like Portofino or Santa Margherita Ligure, that’s absolutely true. However, between Genoa and the French border sits Savona, a working port city of about 58,700 people where you can actually afford to live on the Ligurian coast. Clearly, we’re not talking about a glamorous and super popular option, but it’s really livable, and most of all a great base if you want to be close to pretty much everything. It’s a place where in 5 minutes you’re at the beach, in 10 minutes you’re in the mountains, and in 30 minutes you’re in Genoa by train. So for people looking for coastal living without the coastal price tag, Savona keeps coming up. But what’s it actually like living in Savona year-round? In this article from our “What People Say About Living in…” series, we’ll break down Savona through the eyes of people who live there. FIND OUT WHICH ITALIAN CITY IS RIGHT FOR YOU Life in Savona: What People Say Although Savona is a pretty quiet town, according to residents it’s the perfect compromise if you’re looking for an affordable place surrounded…