How to get there

CAR
To get to La Spezia, take the A12 Genova – Livorno motorway or the A15 La Spezia/Parma. Once you have taken  La Spezia exit, continue on the SP530 towards Portovenere on a winding and panoramic route. In Portovenere, paid parking is divided into zones: P1, P2, P3 and “IL GOLFO” in the locality of Cavo .

BUS
Portovenere can be reached by bus from La Spezia with line 11/P.

TRAIN
From the La Spezia train station, walk to Via Garibaldi in about 8 minutes, where you will find the stop for the 11/P bus line.

BOAT
From April to November you can reach Portovenere by boat both from La Spezia and from the villages of the Cinque Terre .

AIRPLANE
The closest airports are in Pisa and Genoa.

What to do

Portovenere is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway for couples, but it is also a destination that will satisfy the sporty traveler and the most demanding explorer. Indeed, here it is possible to dive into the depths of the Ligurian Sea and discover an incredible underwater flora and fauna.

You can also explore among the lush Mediterranean scrub and climb the white cliffs overlooking the sea. The Alta Via delle Cinque Terre, one of the most famous paths of the Italian coast, which connects Portovenere to Levanto crossing the Cinque Terre, starts right here.

The best way to discover Portovenere is to get lost in the narrow streets of the village, the ‘carruggi’, in search of characteristic views, small shops and chip shops. From the pier, however, you can admire the Palazzata a Mare, a series of picturesque pastel-colored tower houses built on the seashore and anchored to the rocks. Continue walking and you will reach the Church of San Pietro which overlooks the sea merging with the rocks of the promontory, a true symbol of Portovenere.