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Altare

Liguria, Italy · Europe

About Altare

Altare is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Carcare, 44km from Castello di Barolo.

Altare is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 2,068, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Altare sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Altare to your route.

About Altare

Altare (Ligurian: Artâ, Piedmontese: Latè, L’Atæ in local dialect) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 45 km (28 mi) west of Genoa and about 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of Savona. As of 1 January 2009, it had a population of 2,160 and an area of 11.7 km2 (4.5

Read more sq mi). Altare borders the following municipalities: Cairo Montenotte, Carcare, Mallare, Quiliano, and Savona.

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What are the best things to do in Altare?

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Where is Altare located?

Altare is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3357 latitude, 8.3341 longitude.

What is the population of Altare?

Altare has a population of approximately 2,068 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,068
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Liguria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.3357, 8.3341

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Altare

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Finale Ligure

A sandy-bayed Riviera resort backed by limestone crags beloved of climbers and mountain bikers.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Langhe Vineyards

A UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.

41 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Castello di Barolo

A medieval castle at the heart of the Langhe wine hills, home to a wine museum amid rolling UNESCO vineyards.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Aquarium of Genoa

Italy's largest and Europe's second-largest aquarium in the old port of Genoa with over 70 tanks.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Genoa Old Port (Porto Antico)

Italy's grand maritime city offers a Renzo Piano-revamped harbour, big aquarium and a UNESCO palace quarter.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Altare

  • 41 kmLanghe VineyardsA UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
  • 67 kmCol de Tende Road TunnelOpened in 1882 under the Col de Tende on the France–Italy border, this 3.2 km bore is among the world's oldest long road tunnels; above it snakes a famous ladder of 48 old hairpins.
  • 73 kmSanremoThe 'City of Flowers' on the Riviera di Ponente, with belle-époque casino, palm promenade and a famous song festival.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Altare.

Carcare

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 5,537

Pallare

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 693

Mallare

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 792

Plodio

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 52

Quiliano

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 2,801

Cairo Montenotte

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 8,925

Cosseria

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 278

Valleggia

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 3,086

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