Isola Palmaria
Isola Palmaria
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christine b
Naples, FL28 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Excellent intermediate trail around the island with fantastic views. Best to travel clockwise from the ferry docks to hike down the steepest part of the trail. Also had a delicious meal at Locanda Lorena restaurant, order their stuffed mussels.
Written May 15, 2024
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Michael G
Bli Bli, Australia405 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We took the ferry from Portovenere to Terrizzo, on Palmaria Is. - €5 return/person. We then walked in an anticlockwise direction (you could do it clockwise). The path, marked by red and white horizontal stripes, took us along a gravel road and then a track which ascended to a high point where we descended steeply to Possale. This was a fun trail where hiking boots and walking poles were very useful (we are aged 65 & 70). There were ropes in places to assist as well. At the bottom you can go to see the Southern most top of the Is. but we didn't. Near here another path ascends to the high point of the Is.(175m). The trail has red/white markings, as before, plus yellow arrows. Looking back behind you gives beautiful views of the Is. plus of Isola del Tino (another small Is.). There is a picnic area at the top which is a good place to stop for lunch. We then took the trail back to Terrizzo. This descends steeply and is labeled as "difficile "-difficult. Just before this descent is a narrow short trail on your left (no signage) to an old gun fortification from which there are magnificent views up and down the coastal cliffs. On the descent there is a rope for assistance in one area. You get great views of Portovenere. Once at the bottom there is a flat walk back to Terrizzo where we took the ferry back to Portovenere.
Be aware that this ferry does not always stop at Terrizzo- it is wise to check with the ferry company before you travel. The hike took us 4 1/2 hours with a short lunch break and time wasted when we temporarily lost our way.
This is great hike which I would regard as moderate grade with some more difficult parts. The views are magnificent and unforgettable. I highly recommend it.
Be aware that this ferry does not always stop at Terrizzo- it is wise to check with the ferry company before you travel. The hike took us 4 1/2 hours with a short lunch break and time wasted when we temporarily lost our way.
This is great hike which I would regard as moderate grade with some more difficult parts. The views are magnificent and unforgettable. I highly recommend it.
Written August 25, 2018
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Rick K
49 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
We were not going to go to Palmaria because we intended to hike all of Cinque Terre across tow days. We ended up seeing 3 of the 5 villages there on day one. The trail was closed between two so we decided to do Palmaria instead. We re very glad we did. Contrary to what some others have said, we would recommend a COUNTER CLOCKWISE route because that will put the most challenging (meaning very steep) trail first. The advise to take plenty of water is smart. On a hot day we went through 5 bottles. The trails are marked, but there are branches that are confusing. If you see the sign 'Vette' that means summit and you can expect a steep trail. Some really great views along the way. The Blue Grotto is particularly stunning. We enjoyed this hiking much more than Cinque Terre because the views were spectacular without the crowds.
Written July 14, 2018
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Kanteo
Hong Kong, China43 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Just across the city of Porto Venere. This is a great beach with one of the most beautiful waters I have ever seen.
Written July 25, 2016
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Wenovo
Morris County, NJ2,030 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
The ferry was only few euros, and the ride short, so nothing to loose really, with an easy return.Tickets were available without a line, on a day that the large ferry to Cinque Terre did not run.
The views from Palmaria were nice, the ferry ride pleasant, but we were not quite ready for the rough terrain. It was an easy decision to return after a short time spend there.
Not the best choice for us.
The views from Palmaria were nice, the ferry ride pleasant, but we were not quite ready for the rough terrain. It was an easy decision to return after a short time spend there.
Not the best choice for us.
Written January 7, 2016
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baulchette
Noosa, Australia10 contributions
A great little appartment, Villa San Giovanni, by the sea on the Island of Palmaia. Considering the time of year it was quite affordable (Aussie $ also good). The weather was amazing (hot) and the local restaurant was excellent. Fun taking the ferry or boat to and from the mainland. Busy Cinque Terre just a ferry ride away. Our kids made friends with local kids. Very memorable.
Written July 18, 2011
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dk767
Cronulla4 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
We loved our day on the island. The round island walk takes about 3hours with lots of photo stops. I would definitely recommend walking the track in the clockwise direction .i took advice from some previous posts here and did this. The path is signposted well and there are regular coloured markers along the path.There are some steep climbs but the views are spectacular,we even saw some wild goats .the decent back to the harbour was steep and not a good path ,so glad I was going down it and not up . The views of Portovenere are spectacular.
Written June 10, 2018
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Alex T
England739 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
The ferry boats to the island leave from a point a little nearer Portovenere town than those to the Cinque Terre. There is a small ticket office in a kiosk, and tickets are only a few euros each. There are bench seats on the ferries - some under cover and some outside. It takes only a few minutes to make the short crossing.
We decided to walk and set off to the right, towards the open sea. The path was rough, and marked 'difficult', and eventually we saw why - it is a bit of a scramble uphill at the start, and the path is mostly (although not always) clearly marked. There were very few people walking the route - we saw only about half a dozen until we returned to the beaches, even though it was a weekend in the summer. Of those we did see, one was struggling in sandals - you really do need a pair of trainers for the first uphill part of the walk. I think it is probably easier to follow the path in this direction - I would rather climb up on a rough path than descend.
The route ascends, affording wonderful views of Portovenere and the coastline. Eventually you head to the other side of the island and the path improves - at this point you realise how quiet it is - no noise from motor boats. There are several options for routes - we chose to follow the ridge past the fortifications.
Back at the beach, it was another world - wonderful gelato.
It was not at all clear how often and at what times the ferry would pick up passengers to return to the mainland. In fact while we were there there was a sudden rainstorm - there is little shelter, but the ferry sprung into life and did a couple of journeys in quick succession, so everyone who wanted to leave could.
We decided to walk and set off to the right, towards the open sea. The path was rough, and marked 'difficult', and eventually we saw why - it is a bit of a scramble uphill at the start, and the path is mostly (although not always) clearly marked. There were very few people walking the route - we saw only about half a dozen until we returned to the beaches, even though it was a weekend in the summer. Of those we did see, one was struggling in sandals - you really do need a pair of trainers for the first uphill part of the walk. I think it is probably easier to follow the path in this direction - I would rather climb up on a rough path than descend.
The route ascends, affording wonderful views of Portovenere and the coastline. Eventually you head to the other side of the island and the path improves - at this point you realise how quiet it is - no noise from motor boats. There are several options for routes - we chose to follow the ridge past the fortifications.
Back at the beach, it was another world - wonderful gelato.
It was not at all clear how often and at what times the ferry would pick up passengers to return to the mainland. In fact while we were there there was a sudden rainstorm - there is little shelter, but the ferry sprung into life and did a couple of journeys in quick succession, so everyone who wanted to leave could.
Written September 11, 2015
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margaritaBCN
Barcelona, Spain189 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
They arrange a 4 people taxi boat trip for 10 euros each and that's the best to see every detail and the islands for one hour. You may also arrange it to stay at a beach and be picked up to return.
Written October 25, 2013
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JOAN S
Washington DC, DC1,321 contributions
Jun 2012 • Friends
From Locanda Lorena, where the food is as good as food can possibly get, the view at night of the lights of Portovenere: heaven! Il Pozzale, for us, is a daytime trip, swim, and delightful food set in an atmosphere which could be in the 50's. I would not want to miss either of these wonderful places!
Written June 11, 2012
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Will_91
Casella, Italy
Buona sera a tutti, all'isola palmaria è possibile montare una tenda e dormire li una notte? ovviamente senza accendere falò e fuochi. grazie a chi risponderà .
William
Written July 18, 2023
Siccome la Palmaria è area protetta ( parco ) mi risulta che sia vietato il campeggio . Sulla vetta dell' isola però c'è un ostello .
Written July 18, 2023
Il bar a Pozzale fa anche da ristorante
Written September 15, 2020
Antonio Matteoli
Rome, Italy
Salve, volevo chiedere per chi fosse andato recentemente, informazioni per quanto riguarda i prezzi del battello per raggiungere Palmaria, e se in questa situazione post-covid sia cambiato qualcosa.
Grazie
Written August 1, 2020
15 euro andata e ritorno,mascherina per tutto il tragitto (30min circa)
Written August 29, 2020
Dai viaggiatori che hanno visitato l’isola di palmaria recentemente vorrei sapere cortesemente .....sapete se posso portare il mio cagnolino di piccola taglia sull’isola ? E quindi sul traghetto ? Senza pretendere di portarla a spiaggia .... semplicemente sui sentieri
dell’isola? Grazie
Written July 9, 2019
Io non avevo animali ma non credo ci sia nessun problema sia X il trasporto che X girare L isola!!
Written July 16, 2019
Quali sono gli orari del traghetto invernali?
Written March 17, 2019
Dopo il 22 settembre non c'è più il servizio traghetti da la spezia. In alternativa ci sarebbe la cooperativa dei barcaiolo con imbarco però a portovenere
Written September 19, 2019
Quant'è il tempo di percorrenza da La Spezia a Palmaria?
Written July 12, 2018
Da Spezia a Portovenere sono circa 20-30 min... traffico xmettendo. Dall' imbarcadero a Palmaria il tragitto sul battello e' circa 5 min.
Written July 12, 2018
Posso portare il mio cane? L accesso alle spiagge e libero? E sul traghetto?
Written June 1, 2018
Si puoi portare tranquillamente il tuo cane
Written July 17, 2018
Andremo a Portovenere a Pasqua. Ci saranno traghetti per l Isola Palmaria? o imbarcazioni private? grazie!
Written February 4, 2018
A orari prefissati (08/10/12/15/17/19) se nn sbaglio c'è l'imbarcazione comunale che porta all'isola zona Terrizzo. Informatevi presso il comune x sicurezza. Dovrebbe essere un servizio esclusivo x i residenti sull'isola ma prende un po' tutti con un prezzo contenuto. Cercate sul sito del comune di Portovenere. Oppure servizio privato dalla calata Doria di Portovenere (circa 7/10 euro a/r a testa) dovrebbe essere già attivo sotto Pasqua. Come ultima opzione barche private in affitto ma a prezzi più alti.👋
Written February 20, 2018
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