PRESS RELEASE (20/04/2016)
Saturday, April 23 a Loano, in the Council Chamber in Doria Palace, the conference entitled “Loano from the beach to Monte Carmo”, promoted by the’Department of Culture and Tourism of the City of Loano and organized in collaboration with the Loano associations Amici del Monte Carmo, Maremontana, Italian Red Cross, Loano Civil Protection, the National Alpine Association, and the Italian Alpine Club.
“Loano, city of sport and destination for sports tourism,” says the Mayor. Luigi Pignocca – In recent years, it has established itself not only as a seaside resort but also as a popular destination for lovers of the inland areas.
The credit for this revaluation of the territory is largely due to the many associations that have worked alongside the municipal administration in recent years to maintain the trails, enhance the routes, and promote them through initiatives and events. Let us not forget the valuable assistance of the associations included in the Civil Protection Plan, which accompany and support these projects with commitment and passion.”
“The conference," says the Councilor Remo Zaccaria – aims to reflect on the many opportunities that the Loano area offers tourists, beyond the sea. The mild and sunny climate allows for many outdoor activities throughout the year, both a few steps from the sea and inland. All this makes us imagine an additional opportunity for tourism development linked to outdoor sports and hiking. For several years now, Loano has been part of the “Sentiero Liguria” (Liguria Trail), promoted by the Liguria Region as part of the “Active Tourism” project of excellence, joining the network of outdoor activities on offer in Liguria. Today's event aims to raise awareness of these opportunities among citizens and welcome guests in order to increase the promotion of this unparalleled heritage.”
The conference, which will be introduced and moderated by Dr. Luigi Vallarino, Head of Personal Services and Economic-Financial Resources, will kick off at 4 p.m. with greetings from the mayor Luigi Pignocca and the Councilor Remo Zaccaria.
The program will then get underway with a presentation entitled “Walking: how it affects your health” by Dr. Massimo Vecchietti, vice president of the Italian Red Cross, sec. Loano.
The theme “The Loano area: from the sea to the mountains, the morphology of the town” will be treated by Dr. Luana Isella of the Friends of Carmo Association. Antonio Ghilino ASD Maremontana will recount the experience of “Races in the mountains to discover the territory” and the impact that such an event can have on the community.
Civil Defense, represented by the Dr Antonio Mattiauda, will explore the topic of “Emergency response in a complex territory.”.
Finally, the conference will provide an opportunity to describe routes and itineraries that represent a great opportunity for tourism. Romano Santini The National Alpine Association will explore five historical routes in Loano: Via Iulia Augusta, Via Napoleonica, Via dei Contrabbandieri, Via del Fieno, and Antica Via Comunale Loano-Bardineto. Franco Moreno The CAI will present the association's latest project: the renovation of the trail that leads from Piazza Italia through San Damiano to the site of the five trees.
