The small village
A typical small seaside village, the essence of Ligurian tradition, with its colorful houses, stairs and alleys Each building, church and tiny detail contains an intertwining of history, sea and pastel colors.
The colorful facades of the houses accompany you along the entire promenade to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, which stands right on the most extreme point of the village, on what is called the ancient medieval island, a symbol of Camogli since ancient times.
The entrance can be reached from the small square of the nearby port by climbing a wide stairway that also leads to the ancient Castel Dragone, built on the rocks overlooking the sea during the period of the Saracen invasions to defend the territory.
The heart of the village is its characteristic marina with gozzo boats (small double-ended fishing boats), fishing boats, nets drying in the sun and tourist boats. A lively place with its open-air cafés among tourists, fishermen, hugs on the seashore and flights of seagulls.
The small size of the village makes it particularly convenient to explore on foot so that you can breathe in the its entire atmosphere: the promenade along the sea, the marina and the small internal streets not only offer particular views, facades that look like paintings, hidden squares where time seems to have stopped, but it also offers many small characteristic shops where you can discover jewels, ceramics and typical Ligurian handcrafted objects.
And after shopping, all that remains is to indulge in an aperitif or a tasty dinner facing the sunset or in the midst of some fresh and colorful alleyways.
Le frazioni di Camogli
San Fruttuoso
Jewel of the Riviera di Levante is San Fruttuoso di Camogli, a small inlet on the Portofino promontory, completely enwrapped by the sea and the land, reachable on foot or by sea, via the panoramic paths that extend along the mountain, or by sea, starting from Camogli.
Together with the sea and nature, the Abbey of Capodimonte (or Abbey of San Fruttuoso) stands out, a Benedictine monastery dated 1000, rich in history and tradition, absolutely worth visiting, an enchanted and very picturesque place where you can regenerate your mind and spirit. In the bay facing it, at a depth of 15 meters, is the famous statue of Christ of the Abyss, clearly visible, thanks to the clarity of the waters even from the surface, from which you can see His face looking upwards and His arms pointing upwards
Ruta
Ruta di Camogli is located along the stretch of via Aurelia between Recco and Rapallo, it has a small group of houses along the hill and is one of the starting points for the itineraries of Portofino Nature Park.
From here, along the only road open to vehicles, you can reach Portofino Vetta, one of the most popular access points to the paths of the Park, or you can reach the nearby San Rocco di Camogli.
The main points of interest in Ruta are the Millenary Church and the panoramic walkway to San Rocco di Camogli from which, especially for photography enthusiasts, wonderful panoramic views open out before you.
San Rocco
Perched on the hills of Camogli, overlooking the sea, stands the small village of San Rocco, a place rich in history and famous above all for the very picturesque view
over the entire Ligurian coast up to Capo Mele.
San Rocco is the ideal destination for those who want to spend a romantic evening in the name of relaxation, sipping an aperitif or enjoying a dinner with a breathtaking view of the horizon and the Golfo Paradiso, as well as being the starting point for the numerous itineraries in the Portofino Nature Park.
A Riviera to explore
Camogli è una perla incastonata in un litorale straordinario, tutta la Riviera di Levante è un patrimonio da visitare che offre splendidi itinerari, paesaggi e scenari tra mare, natura, storia, cultura e tradizione.
Un tratto costiero ricco di golfi, di spiagge e di località di mare.
Un viaggio nella meraviglia da Genova alle Cinque Terre.
Genova
Defined by Petrarch as “superb for its men and for its walls,” Genoa, the splendid capital of Liguria, carries with it an ancient maritime charm.
Its historic center winds through the characteristic caruggi— narrow alleys flanked by tall houses — where one could walk endlessly. Every wall, every house, and every palace preserves the charm of the ancient Maritime Republic.
Il Gulf of Tigullio
The Gulf of Tigullio is a large inlet in the province of Genoa, stretching from the Portofino Natural Park to Punta Manara.
This stretch of coastline offers numerous bays: Paraggi, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Sestri Levante.
Portofino
Every corner of Portofino is worth discovering. Certainly one of the symbolic destinations of Liguria, it is known all over the world. A magnificent fishing village nestled in the greenery of its promontory and embraced by the sea, where the pastel-colored houses are arranged in a semicircle around the famous Piazzetta, surrounded by exclusive restaurants, bars, and shops.
Santa Margherita
Santa Margherita Ligure shows all the faces of the Ligurian Riviera: a charming village with a small harbor animated by fishermen, but also a lively destination full of stylish cafés and bars for an aperitif or a pleasant evening by the sea.
There is much to discover in this town, which has a strong tourist appeal.
le Cinque Terre
We are in the easternmost stretch of the Ligurian coast, in the province of La Spezia.
The Cinque Terre are timeless places set on cliffs overlooking the sea — a natural wonder of inestimable beauty and international fame.
Declared by UNESCO as a protected area of the Cinque Terre National Park and a World Heritage Site.