A Stroll through Portovenere
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port
Portovenere, Italy
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activityLevel
Moderate Activity
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excursionType
All
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$90
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minimumAge
Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 2 Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals included
The Ligurian coast between Cinque Terre and Portovenere is a cultural landscape of great scenic and cultural value. The layout and disposition of the small towns and the shaping of the surrounding landscape, overcoming the disadvantages of a steep, uneven terrain, encapsulate the continuous history of human settlement in this region over the past millennium.
The Ligurian coast between Cinque Terre and Portovenere is a cultural landscape of great scenic and cultural value. The layout and disposition of the small towns and the shaping of the surrounding landscape, overcoming the disadvantages of a steep, uneven terrain, encapsulate the continuous history of human settlement in this region over the past millennium.Situated on the westernmost point of the Gulf of La Spezia, Portovenere is an ancient 12th-century town of tall, colorful houses lining the harbor and stretching up the hillside.
Discover the many charms of Portovenere with today's walking tour -- few areas in Italy, or even in Europe, can boast such breathtaking scenery and clear water.
Along the way, you'll pass under an ancient arch to enter Caruggio and view the Church of St Peter, the castle and cemetery. At the end of the quay, the town's buildings are built in the Genovese-Gothic style of banded black-and-white marble.
Pause to enjoy a taste of local wines before returning to the pier.
Please note: Shade is limited; please dress accordingly. Bring a hat and wear sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Some shops close over lunchtime -- 1pm to 4pm.