Buy property in Lerici

Lerici sits on the Golfo dei Poeti, the "Gulf of Poets", and ranks among the most romantic spots on the eastern Riviera. The pastel village, crowned by a commanding castle above the bay, once inspired Lord Byron and Percy Shelley — a literary heritage that still lends the place a distinctive aura.

For buyers, Lerici offers the best of two worlds: the Cinque Terre lie right next door, and the Tuscan border is quickly reached. Those looking to buy here will find characterful townhouses along the narrow lanes, apartments overlooking the bay and villas in the surrounding hills — ideal for sailors, nature lovers and anyone seeking an atmospheric holiday or second home.

• On the Gulf of Poets — gateway to the Cinque Terre and Tuscany
• Pastel village with a castle, coves and a renowned sailing scene
• Literary heritage of Byron and Shelley — a one-of-a-kind atmosphere
• From townhouses in the lanes to hillside villas with bay views