Villas in Albisola
Albisola works for couples and small groups who want a Ligurian seafront town with a ceramics tradition and a tiled promenade. It is a built-up resort rather than a quiet village, and the homes are mostly small, with few private pools.
- Villas
- 21
- From, per week
- £434
About Albisola
Albisola is two neighbouring resorts, Albissola Marina and Albisola Superiore, linked by a long shared history of ceramics and art. The seafront Lungomare degli Artisti is a mosaic promenade more than 800 metres long, made in 1963, with panels by artists including Lucio Fontana and Asger Jorn, and craft shops line the old alleys behind it. Villa Faraggiana, an 18th-century patrician villa built by the Durazzo family, and the former home of Jorn are among the sites to see. Both towns have held the Blue Flag for many years. The homes cluster in a tight area, mostly small and sleeping up to six, with few pools and a minority having a garden. Evenings are a walk along the promenade and a meal by the sea, and the ceramic workshops give the town a reason to visit outside beach weeks.
Is Albisola right for you?
- Best for
- Art-minded couples and small groups who like train access
- Not for you if
- You want a quiet village feel, as this is a built-up resort strip beside the city of Savona.
Near Albisola
Savona
The neighbouring city, about 4 km south-west of Albissola Marina, and the next stop along the coast.
Genoa
The regional capital, around 35 km east of Albissola Marina, and the airport city for this stretch of coast.
Alta Via dei Monti Liguri
Paths lead up from the coast here to this long ridge route, with walks towards Luceto and Ellera.
Villa Faraggiana
An 18th-century patrician villa in Albissola Marina, one of the landmarks of the town's art and ceramics story.
Getting to Albisola
Genoa airport is around 30 minutes by road. A Trenitalia train from Genova Sestri Ponente to Albisola takes about 40 minutes, with departures roughly every 20 minutes. You can manage without a car for the seafront and ceramics, though a hire car helps for the inland footpaths.
When to go to Albisola
Beach weeks are July and August, but the ceramic workshops, the promenade panels and the museum sites do not depend on the weather, so spring and autumn work well here. For longer walks, paths climb from the coast to the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri. Check shop and museum opening times before a winter visit.
Villas in Albisola
2-star property
Bagnolo
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
DishwasherParkingWashing Machine+5 more
2-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
2
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+10 more
from£74
per night
3-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
3
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+9 more
1-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
from£104
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveInternet+2 more
from£108
per night
La Bella Vita Marina Beach by Holiday World
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
2
0
DishwasherWashing MachineInternet+7 more
from£85
per night
'Las Sardinas
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineFridge+3 more
2-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
2
0
Air ConParkingMicrowave+5 more
from£96
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConParkingMicrowave+5 more
from£87
per night
1-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConParkingMicrowave+5 more
from£73
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConParkingMicrowave+5 more
1-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConParkingMicrowave+5 more
4-star property
Verney
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+10 more
from£156
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
3
1
0
Air ConParkingMicrowave+5 more
1-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConParkingMicrowave+5 more
2-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConParkingMicrowave+5 more
from£91
per night
2-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Albisola
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
2
0
Air ConParkingMicrowave+5 more
from£96
per night
Blue Beach by Holiday World
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
2-star property
A cà du Piero
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
5
1
0
Air ConParkingTerrace+4 more
from£62
per night
Blumare con giardino e garage,a 50m dalla spiaggia
Albisola, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConParkingGarden+7 more
from£137
per nightAlbisola villa holidays: questions answered
Is Albisola Marina or Albisola Superiore better for a stay?
Neither is clearly better, because the two towns sit side by side, share the ceramics tradition and both have held the Blue Flag for many years. Marina has the Lungomare degli Artisti and Villa Faraggiana. Check the exact address of the home you book.
What is the Lungomare degli Artisti at Albisola?
It is the seafront mosaic promenade, more than 800 metres long, with works by artists including Lucio Fontana and Asger Jorn. The mosaics were made in 1963, when Albissola Marina was a major art centre.
Can I reach Albisola from Genoa airport by train?
Yes. The usual train leaves from Genova Sestri Ponente and takes about 40 minutes, with departures roughly every 20 minutes. A bus to Genova Voltri followed by a train is slower, at about an hour.
Where can you see ceramics in Albisola?
Sites include the MuDA diffused museum, the Fornace Alba Docilia kiln, Villa Jorn and Villa Gavotti, and craft shops line the historic alleys. Majolica is the local tradition.
Is Albisola worth visiting outside summer?
Yes, if you come for art and walking rather than swimming. The promenade, workshops and footpaths do not need beach weather. Check opening hours for museums and shops, since smaller venues change their winter days.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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