Alassio
Alassio (Ligurian: Arasce) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Savona situated in the western coast of Liguria, Northern Italy, approximately 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the French border.
Alassio | |
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| Città di Alassio | |
Alassio from Cape Mele | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Alassio | |
Alassio Location of Alassio in Italy Alassio Alassio (Liguria) | |
| Coordinates: 44°00′N 08°10′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province | Savona (SV) |
| Frazioni | Moglio, Solva, Caso |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Enzo Canepa (since 27 May 2013) (Right wing) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2015) | |
| • Total | 10,934 |
| • Density | 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Alassino(i) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 17021 |
| Dialing code | 0182 |
| Patron saint | St. Ambrose |
| Saint day | 7 December |
| Website | Official website |
Alassio is known for its natural and scenic views. The town centre is crossed by a pedestrianised cobbled road known as the Budello.
The town has sandy beaches, blue sea and many bars and restaurants on the sea front. Alassio has also a pier known as "Molo di Alassio" or "Pontile Bestoso" which offers views of the town. The town is famous for its "Muretto di Alassio", a wall with signatures onto coloured ceramic tiles.
Alassio is situated on the Riviera di Ponente coast, and it has a small tourist port (porticciolo) named "Luca Ferrari". It was also known as a health resort in winter and a bathing place in summer, and has many hotels.
Alasssio was the start of stage 7 of the 2023 Giro Donne won by Annemiek van Vleuten.