Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere
Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere
Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere
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Barbara
83 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Portovenere and Palmaria Island are two enchanting places. Portovenere can be reached by car from La Spezia through the Napoleonic, named after some works that the emperor built on this stretch of coast, or by sea, in this case believe me you will be breathless by the show that will open before your eyes! From the point of view of services there is everything. It is a bit difficult to park. Palmaria is wild, the sea is beautiful, you can even walk around the island, you will see fantastic views. In my opinion these two places could improve even more, they also do not give you anything.... But it is worth it, Portovenere is more beautiful than other most famous and renowned “ports” in Liguria.
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Written August 23, 2024
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Belen F
22 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We rented a small boat and took a private excursion to Vernazza, Riomaiore and swimming in the Park area. Impressive seen from the sea. The super friendly boat skipper told us everything we should know about the area.
Written January 8, 2024
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Lucky580214
Arcola, Italy345 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Too bad for the uneasy road to get there from La Spezia and for the difficulty of parking once arrived. The rest is pure poetry, just take the time to visit this sacred place, trying to go beyond the souvenir shops and the usual calls for superficial tourists. Last time there was big sea, indeed, very big; totally still maritime traffic and spectacular waves, which inspired respect just to look at them. A place that is always worth a visit and never ceases to amaze.
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Written June 29, 2024
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Aniatje
Belgium109 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
The views and the park itself are beautiful but the hiking trails are badly maintained (we were eondering if anyone actually did any maintenace dyring past years...). Some paths are really difficult to pass due to wild, overgrown plants with horns. There are no toilets or rubbish cans available so there are also quite some unpleasant surprices along the trails. Trails are usually well marked although some signs are contradicting eachother (time required) and some are probably hidden/worn out. Be sure to take good navigation with you.
We hiked on Palmaria, between Le Grazie and Portovenero, around Muzzerone and around Campiglia - all the same bad/poor maintence and no facilities such as restrooms, bins and/or rest/picknick areas. Shame!
We hiked on Palmaria, between Le Grazie and Portovenero, around Muzzerone and around Campiglia - all the same bad/poor maintence and no facilities such as restrooms, bins and/or rest/picknick areas. Shame!
Written July 10, 2021
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esolbak
56 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Rent a boat in La Spezia, take the boat to the last of the 5 cities. Take a plunge and enjoy the view from the seaside away from all the people.
Go with the boat close to the shore and stop on the way to take a swim. Some places you can swim to shore and hang on the beach .
Go with the boat close to the shore and stop on the way to take a swim. Some places you can swim to shore and hang on the beach .
Written August 2, 2022
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hendry h
Dundee, UK61 contributions
Apr 2022
Caught the ferry from La Spezia to spend the day here. Some spectacular views from different parts of the castle. Worth going o the very top although 5 euro entry is a bit much. Nice and peaceful with spectacular views over the gulf. Some nice bars and restaurants to while away sometime and do a little people watching
Written April 18, 2022
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Amyisnole
Tampa, FL260 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
We were at Le Spezia for one day while at port on a cruise ship. Here’s our itinerary:
1- left the ship at 10:30am
2- walked 5 minutes from cruise terminal to the Cinque de Terre ferry. It was 35 Euros per person to visit all 5 cities plus Porte Venere. Seemed expensive at the time but it was GREAT; the best part of our day. It took one hour and 5 minutes on the ferry to get from Le Spezia to Vernazza.
3- got off the ferry at Vernazza which was crowded and touristy but we got some good pics.
4- took train back to Le Spezia. It was 4 Euros per person. It took 20 minutes on the train from Vernazza to Le Spezia.
5- Walked the streets from the train station to the cruise port. It was about a 30 minute walk but enjoyable!!
1- left the ship at 10:30am
2- walked 5 minutes from cruise terminal to the Cinque de Terre ferry. It was 35 Euros per person to visit all 5 cities plus Porte Venere. Seemed expensive at the time but it was GREAT; the best part of our day. It took one hour and 5 minutes on the ferry to get from Le Spezia to Vernazza.
3- got off the ferry at Vernazza which was crowded and touristy but we got some good pics.
4- took train back to Le Spezia. It was 4 Euros per person. It took 20 minutes on the train from Vernazza to Le Spezia.
5- Walked the streets from the train station to the cruise port. It was about a 30 minute walk but enjoyable!!
Written October 18, 2017
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Louis B
Montreal, Canada149 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
If your Cruise port is la Spezia, and you have already seen the Cinque Terre, then take the time to go to Portovenere. You can easily do it on your own, just walk off the boat, go to the Ferry terminal, buy your ticket. Check the time schedule. I suggest to buy a one way and then take the bus back, you will be less restricted by the ferry schedule. Buy your ticket on the bus. If you are into outdoor activities, lots of lite hiking on Palmaria island just across Portovenere. Walk the small street, go to the Castle, just behind it there is an amazing small cemetery worth to look at. Visit San Pietro, San Lorenzo and have lunch in town. Go to Bajeico and get yourself a jar of this amazing pesto as a souvenir.
Written May 28, 2017
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HerschelChester
Ellijay, GA75 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
In addition to the villages of Cinque Terra our B&B host suggested a boat trip from the La Spezia harbor to Porto Venere. Arrival is at the Porto Venere harbor with many restaurants, shops, etc. The hardy explorer will hike up the many stone steps to an ancient church and then to the huge castle and its terrific views. A different path down takes you through narrow alleyways to the harbor. This is a low-key day trip and worth taking if you have the time. We enjoyed both the boat ride (a bus is an option) from La Spezia and the views from atop the castle.
Written May 25, 2015
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Judybookdoc
Santa Cruz, CA411 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Arriving at our La Specia hotel [Ghironi---see other review for a great hotel] at 1 pm, it was too late to do a day hike to the Cinque Terre. The hotel staff suggested this small village, only about 12 miles away. Porto Venere has never been in the plans and this is one of those fortuitous bits of info that was well worth it!! We will return to enjoy, again, the beautiful walk along the water [forced on you, because parking is hard to find and generally far away],with fun restaurants and the historic UNESCO Heritage site at the end of a spit of land. The church at the top has beautiful interior marble columns with stripes of alternating gray and white [reminds me of the mosque in Cordoba, Spain], and the ramparts have several look outs onto the water from holes in the stone walls. This is well worth spending 4 hours visiting this town, and more if you want a good meal.
Written April 28, 2015
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Vorrei arrivare a portovenere da riomaggiore a piedi. Il sentiero che scende da san antonio a fossola e poi rosale a campiglia è piu panoramico del tradizionale in quota? Di quanto tempo si allunga il percorso rispetto al percorso in quota? La ulteriore discesa verso monesteroli rende il tragitto proibitivo oppure è fattibile? Grazie
Written January 1, 2020
Where is the ferry located to get to this park and how much is it?
Written October 11, 2019
We used a boat company called HopHop boat which we caught from the left of the marina in La Spezia. Google their name and you will get the exact address. Our day cruise was €100 but it was magnificent.
Written October 23, 2019
how often does the ferry from la spetsia run? and roughly how much does it cost please?
Written April 24, 2018
Ciao. Vorrei chiedere cortesemente..c'e' l'entrata da pagare?
Written August 11, 2017
No, non si paga... le uniche cose da pagare, sono eventualmente il parcheggio e, se si vuol vedere, il biglietto per visitare il castello, ma comunque è inferiore ai 10€.
Written January 26, 2018
Hi, How did you get to Porto Venere from La Spezia?? Thanks
Written August 11, 2015
Bus is convenient, buy tickets from stalls near his-stop. Ask the local people. Regular buses go there.
Written August 16, 2015
Olá Boa Tarde!!!
De Porto Venere a La Spezia cerca de 25'. A estrada é muito sinuosa do alto de Porto Venere até La Spezia. Não esquecer que para ir até a Porto Venere tem que apanhar o autocarro de 5 em 5 minutos para ver a Vila. Deixa o carro estacionado.
Written July 29, 2015
Buenas Javier, por casualidad recuerdas el nombre del apartahotel donde te alojaste en el medio de La Spezia? Gracias
Written July 6, 2015
Does anyone know if there is a train from La Spezia to Porto Venere? Thanks in advance.
Written March 29, 2015
No there is no train however you can get the boat from the front of La Spezia. It's a beautiful journey, takes about 15 minutes and the sail into Porto Venere is to die for!!! Photo opportunity not to miss. You can get the bus but roads are nor great and you miss out on the views! Have a great trip!
Written May 24, 2015
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