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Boat Charters · Portovenere, Liguria
Perched at the tip of the Ligurian coast, Portovenere is best understood from the water—where cliffs, sea caves and a medieval skyline stitch together a day of sailing, swimming and slow coastal exploration. Here’s how to make the most of it.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Savona, Liguria
Savona’s port is where Liguria’s coast goes from town to tide: historic ramparts, working quays, and short boat charters that open up hidden coves and offshore wildlife. Here’s how to turn a stopover into a proper sea‑based adventure.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Vernazza, Liguria
Vernazza is a compact Ligurian village where stone terraces, a tiny harbor and the Sentiero Azzurro meet. Hike early, take a private boat for hidden coves, and taste wines made on near-vertical vineyards for the full coastal experience.
Read the story →Boat Charters · San Fruttuoso, Liguria
A hidden cove tucked into the Portofino promontory, San Fruttuoso pairs a centuries-old abbey with crystal waters and the famed underwater Cristo degli Abissi. Arrive by trail or by private boat to swim, snorkel, and savor Ligurian calm.
Read the story →Water Activities · Riomaggiore, Liguria
Cinque Terre lures you with pastel villages stacked on cliffs, terraces of vines and a coastline best explored by both boat and foot. This guide explains how to stitch together ferry rides, private charters and trail sections to make the most of a day—or a week—along the Ligurian coast.
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