Is Portovenere worth visiting?

Yes, Portovenere is well worth a visit – take a look! We visited all the main landmarks, climbed countless staircases, explored the narrow streets of this medieval town, walked along the cliffs, enjoyed the most spectacular sceneries and local food… One day in Porto Venere flew by.

Does Portovenere have a train station?

BY TRAIN: Portovenere doesn’t have a railway station. The nearest station is La Spezia Centrale, from where you have to walk for about 8 minutes to Via Garibaldi and then continue with bus number 11 / P. Refer to the Map (La Spezia Centrale – Portovenere).

Is Portovenere part of Cinque Terre?

As the famous and respected Fodors Travel Guide explains, “the colorful facades and pedestrian-only calata (promenade) make Portovenere the quintessential Ligurian seaside village; it’s often referred to as the sixth town of the Cinque Terre, but it has half the crowds.”

Does Portovenere have a beach?

Popular with Italian tourists who want a little sun and sand, Portovenere offers some lovely beaches and bays where you can sunbathe from either the land or a boat.

What is Portovenere Italy known for?

Portovenere is more than just a pretty fishing village. There are colorful houses lining the harbor as in many other Italian seaside towns, but here they also form part of a historical structure called the Palazzata.

How do I get to Portovenere?

You can’t get to Portovenere by train, you will have to choose between a bus, a boat, a car or to go on foot (which is rather interesting!). First you have to get to one of the nearest towns of Liguria, such as: La Spezia, Riomaggiore, Monterosso or Levanto.

Is there a direct train from La Spezia to Florence?

There are 9 direct trains from La Spezia Centrale to Florence each day.

Can you swim at Portovenere?

As you enter the village of Portovenere, you will find a pebbly cove where you can sunbathe and swim in front of the typical ‘mitili’ (mussels) plantations of the Gulf of La Spezia.

Can you walk between the Cinque Terre villages?

The most popular hike connects the five villages with well-marked footpaths, making it a great route for taking in the cliffside views. You can hike between Monterosso and Riomaggiore in one day, as it’s only 7.5 miles one-way. There are many other options for hiking in the area outside of this well-known trail.