Rustico in Ameglia

The cluster sits at the mouth of the Magra river, with the Apuan Alps visible at close range to the east. The Ligurian coast is immediately nearby around Bocca di Magra and Fiumaretta, and the Monte Marcello-Magra-Vara Regional Park covers the headland, river mouth and inland valleys around Ameglia. The beaches and coves of the Montemarcello headland are within the local area, and Lerici is the nearest substantial coastal town with services, a harbour and a historic centre. Sarzana is the nearest larger town inland, with a rail station, full everyday services and a walled old centre. This stretch is known for the Magra estuary, boatyards and access to the eastern side of the Golfo dei Poeti.