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Ameglia

Liguria, Italy · Europe

About Ameglia

Ameglia works well as a base: 5 minutes from Borghetto-Melara, 12km from Carrara Marble Quarries.

Ameglia is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 2,617, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ameglia 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 Ameglia to your route.

About Ameglia

The Orto Botanico di Montemarcello is a nature preserve and botanical garden located within the Parco Naturale Regionale di Montemarcello-Magra, near Ameglia, Province of La Spezia, Liguria, Italy. The garden stands atop Mount Murlo (365 m) within the Caprione promontory, hills dividing the gulf of La Spezia from the

Read more Magra river plain. It contains plants indigenous to the region, including Arbutus unedo, Phillyrea latifolia, Pinus halepensis, Pistacia lentiscus, Rhamnus alaternus, Quercus cerris, Quercus ilex, Quercus pubescens, as well as Psoralea bituminosa, Ruta angustifolia, and Thymus vulgaris.

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Ameglia offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ameglia located?

Ameglia is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.0709 latitude, 9.9660 longitude.

What is the population of Ameglia?

Ameglia has a population of approximately 2,617 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,617
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Liguria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.0709, 9.9660

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 Ameglia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Carrara Marble Quarries

Vast white marble amphitheatres in the Apuan Alps supplied Michelangelo, tourable by 4x4 above Carrara.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Riomaggiore

The southernmost Cinque Terre village with colorful tower houses stacked along a steep ravine above the sea.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Santuario della Madonna di Montenero

A clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Manarola

A tiny Cinque Terre fishing village famous for its photogenic harbor and terraced vineyards producing Sciacchetra wine.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Cinque Terre

Five colourful fishing villages clinging to the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, connected by scenic hiking trails.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Corniglia

The only Cinque Terre village without direct sea access, perched on a 100-meter-high promontory surrounded by vineyards and reached by 382 steps.

21 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Cinque Terre Coastal Trail

A legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)

The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.

24 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Ameglia

  • 18 kmSantuario della Madonna di MonteneroA clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
  • 22 kmCinque Terre Coastal TrailA legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
  • 24 kmCinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
  • 47 kmDevil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.

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 Ameglia.

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5 km awayPop. 6,704

San Terenzo

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6 km awayPop. 1,200

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