The marine protected area

Since the late 1800s Bordighera has been famous for its clear and deep blue.

The triangular stretch of sea between the coasts of Liguria and of France, known as the Pelagos Sanctuary, is one of the most popular areas of the Mediterranean for whale- watching. This is where it is easy to spot sperm whales, fin whales, dolphins and pilot whales in their natural habitat even on short boat rides just a few miles off shore.

The sea beds of the marine protected area abound in animal and plant species, including some at risk of extinction. All that is required is a mask and snorkel to admire the variety of underwater life in this part of the Mediterranean Sea.