Portofino regional park
The promontory of Portofino represents one of the most enchanting parts of the Italian Riviera. You can easily change your concept of beauty, walking above the rough and rugged shoreline of Portofino Coast, visiting the charming genoese villages on the sea nestled in splendid bays.
The village of Portofino itself is for a long time in the collective imagination a synonym of charme and beauty.
The majestic Promontory of Portofino, an offshoot of the Apennine Mountains, towers above the area at an altitude of 600 metres.
Inlets, beaches and little harbours break the steep, rugged shoreline, creating the extraordinarily beautiful scenery which has made this coast famous all around the world.
The quaint towns and seaside villages create a unique Mediterranean landscape, where the hues of the sea and the lush vegetation are mirrored in the colors of the typical painted housesJust on the side of the promontory worth a visit the amazing genoese village of Camogli, and the city of Recco homemade of the worldwide famous focaccia al formaggio and the charming city of Santa margherita Ligure.
icing on the cake the breathtaking scenery of san fruttuoso abbey, nestled in a bay and accessible just on foot or by boat.
Hike to S. Fruttuoso abbey - 500m+
9,00 500+ 3 hrs hike to San Fruttuoso abbey through a spectacular challenging route through high cliffs (EE only for expert hikers) or in alternative from a beautiful path between mediterranean forest and spectacular sea views. Coming back by boat (30 min) or on foot (3 hrs)
Hike to the Portofino Peninsula - 1000m+
8,00 hike all the Portofino Peninsula in one day with a challenging rock and sea route (EEA – fixed rope – exposed, in alternative E) that leads you to the worldwide famous San Fruttuoso abbey of IX century, then continues to the enchanting Portofino village and ends in Santa Margherita Ligure.
About 7 hrs 1000 m +. coming back to Camogli by train not before 17,30.
trail to Punta Chiappa, 600+ m
A cape where the sea is often rough and the views are really spectacular. To reach this point the excursion leads you along a characteristic 1000 stairs trail!
