I only found Verezzi because my mom's first cousin grew up there. It is very hard to find unless you know where you are going. I would suggest using an application such as Google Maps to make it easier. In general it is between Finale Ligure and Pietre Ligure on the coast and Bardino in the hills.
Once you are there you are in for a pleasant surprise. The village itself is beautiful but it also has, in my opinion, the best view of the coast. There are actually four separate villages that make up Verezzi: Crosa, Piazza, Poggio and Roccaro. It is Poggio that is the main tourist center and also the reason that Verezzi is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It is on the hill in old Verezzi where you will find the historic monuments as well as great views across Borgia, which is on the coast, and the Riviera di Ponente. The center of Verezzi is Piazzetta Sant'Agostino, surrounded by ancient buildings and from where you can enjoy the views and also see the traditional stone arcades. The town has an Arabic look and feel. My mom's cousin told me the area used to be hotspot for pirates.
My opinion is when you visit Italy there are always the mainstays of Rome, Florence, Venice, Pizza, etc. If you are willing to look a little harder you will find gems like this where there is a lot of history and you aren't fighting the normal crowds. If you can, go to the bigger cities first and finish your visit to Italy with a visit to the Liguria area or Lake Como and relax before you go home.
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