Rustico in Ne

The cluster is in the Val Graveglia, in the Ligurian Apennines, with wooded slopes and a narrow valley landscape. The Graveglia stream runs through the valley, and the Entella valley and the coast around Chiavari and Lavagna are nearby but outside the immediate inland setting. The Aveto Regional Natural Park is close to the north, with the higher Monte Zatta and Monte Penna area forming the main mountain backdrop for this part of eastern Genoa province. The nearest larger town is Chiavari, which has rail links, a full range of shops and services, and the main access to the coast. This inland area is known for slate country and for the agricultural valleys behind the Tigullio coast.