How to get to Portovenere: complete transport guide
Practical guide to reaching Portovenere in Liguria: boat from La Spezia, bus, car, parking and nearby airports. All the ways to reach the village on the Gulf.
Travel guide to Portovenere
Everything you need to visit Portovenere: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Portovenere in 2 days: the poets' village between sea, churches and islands
Guide on what to see in Portovenere in 2 days: the seafront palazzata, San Pietro, Byron's Grotto, the islands of Palmaria and Tino and panoramic trails.
Where to stay in Portovenere: areas, accommodation and budget tips
Complete guide on where to stay in Portovenere: best areas in the village and surroundings, accommodation types, rooms with a view and practical budget tips.
Where to eat in Portovenere: Ligurian flavours between the gulf and Palmaria island
Guide on where to eat in Portovenere: stuffed mussels, Ligurian focaccia, anchovies, Gulf of Poets wines and harbour-side trattorias. Tips for saving money.
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Articles about Portovenere
Palmaria: the car-free island opposite the Cinque Terre
Five minutes by boat from Portovenere, Palmaria is Liguria's largest and least-visited island: coastal trails, caves and…
Palmaria: The Secret Island Across from Portovenere You Can Swim To
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Instead of Cinque Terre: Portovenere, Gateway to the Gulf of Poets
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