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Savona

Liguria, Italy · Europe

About Savona

Savona is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Albissola Marina, 54km from Castello di Barolo.

Savona is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 61,345, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Savona 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 Savona to your route.

About Savona

Savona (Italian: [saˈvoːna] ; Ligurian: Saña [ˈsaŋːa]) is a seaport and comune (municipality) in the west part of the northern Italian region of Liguria, and the capital of the Province of Savona. Facing the Ligurian Sea, Savona is the main city of the western section of the Italian Riviera. It has a population of

Read more 58,690. One of the most celebrated former inhabitants of Savona was the navigator Christopher Columbus, who farmed land in the area while chronicling his journeys. 'Columbus's house', a cottage situated in the Savona hills, lay between vegetable crops and fruit trees. It is one of several residences in Liguria associated with Columbus.

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Where is Savona located?

Savona is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3090 latitude, 8.4771 longitude.

What is the population of Savona?

Savona has a population of approximately 61,345 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
61,345
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Liguria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.3090, 8.4771

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 Savona

8 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

37 km · about 45 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.

37 km · about 45 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.

51 km · about 60 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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

beach

Camogli

A tall-housed fishing village of trompe-l'oeil facades and a pebble beach, quieter than its Riviera neighbours.

54 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Abbazia di San Fruttuoso

A medieval abbey in a hidden cove reachable only by boat or trail, with a bronze Christ statue submerged offshore.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Portofino

An impossibly picturesque fishing village on the Italian Riviera with a tiny harbor ringed by pastel houses and luxury yachts.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Savona

  • 51 kmLanghe VineyardsA UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
  • 77 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.
  • 78 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

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Albissola Marina

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Albisola Superiore

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Valleggia

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5 km awayPop. 3,086

Quiliano

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5 km awayPop. 2,801

Vado Ligure

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6 km awayPop. 7,991

Vado Centro

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 5,276

Celle Ligure

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7 km awayPop. 4,510

Bergeggi

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7 km awayPop. 1,120

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