Atlantic Ocean - Ligurian SeaThe Ligurian Sea is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, between the Italian Riviera (Liguria and Tuscany) and the islands of Corsica and Elba. The sea borders the countries of Italy, France, and Monaco, and the Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean Seas. Genoa is the most prominent city in the area. The northwest coast is very popular for its scenic beauty and favourable climate. The Gulf of Genoa is its northernmost part. The sea receives the Arno River from the east and many other rivers that originate in the Apennines. The ports of Genoa, La Spezia, and Livorno are situated on its rocky coast. The Ligurian Sea reaches a maximum depth of more than 9,300 feet (2,850 metres) northwest of Corsica.
The Ligurian Sea is called "Mar Ligure" in Italian and "Mer Ligurienne" in French.
Other Mediterranean Seas: Adriatic Sea | Aegean Sea | Alboran Sea | Balearic Sea | Ionian Sea | Ligurian Sea | Sea Of Marmara | Tyrrhenian Sea | Gulf Of Sidra |
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