World Rowing Coastal Championship - Genoa
EVENTS OFFERED
Men: CM1x, CM2x, CM4x+
Women: CW1x, CW2x, CW4x+
Mixed: CMix2x
DOCUMENTS
https://worldrowing.com/event/2024-world-rowing-coastal-championships
ABOUT THE VENUE
San Nazaro Beach
City of Genoa
Genoa places itself as a destination of excellence on the Italian and international tourist market as an Urban Destination. Genoa boasts one of the largest medieval historical centers in Europe and a UNESCO site, “The New Roads and the Palazzi dei Rolli system”; the picturesque landscape typical of the Ligurian Riviera, which can be enjoyed in the seaside villages of Boccadasse, Nervi and Pegli; the Aquarium, which boasts the largest exhibition in Europe of aquatic biodiversity; the large museum heritage with its 33 museums within 10km ranging from art, world cultures to natural sciences.
Since the Middle Ages and the time of Christopher Columbus, Genoa has been one of the most important maritime and port centers in Europe and continues to be the Italian capital of yachting. The sea is its most authentic dimension. The values of the city are those of sea people, and are also founding values of the culture of sport: pride, strength, dedication, authenticity, teamwork, respect for nature.
Genoa is therefore the ideal venue for coastal sporting events. In June 2023, the first city in Italy, will host the final stage of The Ocean Race, a legendary event, which together with the Olympics and America’s Cup represents the grand slam of sailing and which celebrates its 50th anniversary.
For 2024, Genoa has been designated the European Capital of Sport, which will bring dozens of prestigious sporting events to the city.
In 2024, a full calendar of sporting, competitive and amateur events is planned for athletes, young and old: at least 1,000 events in the metropolitan area of Genoa of which 50 international, 350 national, 50 Paralympic, 250 cultural events, among these the main important event will be the World Rowing Beach Sprint and the World Rowing Coastal Championship in the first half of September.
Getting to Genoa
By plane
Cristoforo Colombo Airport www.airport.genova.it is the fastest way to reach Genoa.
The airport is located in Genoa’s Sestri Ponente neighbourhood, a few kilometres from the city centre, to which it is connected by public transport, taxis and trains.
Public transport to reach the centre https://www.airport.genova.it/en/transportation-airport-2/
Airlines https://www.airport.genova.it/en/destinations/
Genoa can be reached by train or car via other nearby airports.
By train
Genoa is home to a unique branch of the railway network, unwinding over East-West routes and inland tracks that connect to Northern Europe.
The city’s central stations are Genova Piazza Principe (the main departure/arrival point to and from the North and West) and Genova Brignole (the main departure/arrival point for connections to the East and South). Genoa is also daily connected by direct Thello trains to the South of France; arrivals and departures from/to Monte Carlo, Nice, Toulon, Marseille, without border train changes.
For more information:
Trenitalia – Ferrovie dello Stato www.trenitalia.com
Thello service: www.thello.com
By Car, Camper, Van, Coach
Four motorways connect the city to the national network at different points:
A12 Genova/Rosignano – A10 dei Fiori Genova/Ventimiglia – A26 Voltri/Gravellona Toce –
A7 Serravalle Genova/Milano
For further information:
highway per l’Italia: www.autostrade.it
Car Parks in Genoa: www.genovaparcheggi.it
Caravan rest Areas: https://www.visitgenoa.it/en/caravan-rest-areas
By ship
Genoa’s Ferry Terminals for cruise ship traffic, Ponte dei Mille and Ponte Andrea Doria, are located just a few minutes from both the Genova Piazza Principe railway station and the Old Port, the city’s main tourist area, nestling within the historic centre.
At the Ferry Terminal, ships arrive from and depart for the main ports of the Mediterranean: Barcelona, Bastia, Tunis and Tangier.
