Guidebook for Portovenere
Food Scene
Fabulous location , very good seafood and good value for money
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Trattoria Tre Torri
9/a Piazza BastreriFabulous location , very good seafood and good value for money
I love this place because the cook decides the menu and it's always a delicious surprise. Fish is always fresh and delicious and value for money outstanding
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Osteria Da Bartali
64 Via del TorrettoI love this place because the cook decides the menu and it's always a delicious surprise. Fish is always fresh and delicious and value for money outstanding
In the heat of town, absolutely worth trying thanks to the talented chef. Excellent quality and good value for money
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Locanda del Mercato
88 Via Fratelli RosselliIn the heat of town, absolutely worth trying thanks to the talented chef. Excellent quality and good value for money
Nice setting for very good seafood. Just 3 minutes walk from my apartment
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La Chiglia
317 Via OlivoNice setting for very good seafood. Just 3 minutes walk from my apartment
I love this place for its gourmet cuisine , for teh hospitality of the owners and and the lovely terrace . It's at 5 minutes walk from train station, price is not cheap to be in La Spezia , however it's worth while , booking in advance it's a must
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
L'Osteria della Corte
86 Via NapoliI love this place for its gourmet cuisine , for teh hospitality of the owners and and the lovely terrace . It's at 5 minutes walk from train station, price is not cheap to be in La Spezia , however it's worth while , booking in advance it's a must
One of the places not to miss if you are looking for a simple lunch/dinner tasting La Spezia freshest fish . Very basic and long queue , basic prices too , a good stop before or after taking the boat to 5 Terre from La Spezia waterfront
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Dai Pescatori
Banchina Thaon di RevelOne of the places not to miss if you are looking for a simple lunch/dinner tasting La Spezia freshest fish . Very basic and long queue , basic prices too , a good stop before or after taking the boat to 5 Terre from La Spezia waterfront
Simply a must if you pass by La Spezia city center , this is a very popular place among local and tourists, it's the most ancient Pizzeria in town, basic and very cheap price too.
It's the soul of La Spezia , and not to miss place if you like to live as a local.
Eat Pizza and Farinata .
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La Pia Centenaria
12 Via MagentaSimply a must if you pass by La Spezia city center , this is a very popular place among local and tourists, it's the most ancient Pizzeria in town, basic and very cheap price too.
It's the soul of La Spezia , and not to miss place if you like to live as a local.
Eat Pizza and Farinata .
If you go to Sarzana, then to stop in this place is a must. Il Loggiato is a bit of everything : bar, restuarant and pastry shop.
The Gemmi family owns it since generations, I strongly recommend to have an aperitifs or an after dinner in the patio at the first floor and to relax surrounded by plants and trees
Gemmi's pastry and cakes are simply an institution
Il Loggiato
11 Via BonaparteIf you go to Sarzana, then to stop in this place is a must. Il Loggiato is a bit of everything : bar, restuarant and pastry shop.
The Gemmi family owns it since generations, I strongly recommend to have an aperitifs or an after dinner in the patio at the first floor and to relax surrounded by plants and trees
Gemmi's pastry and cakes are simply an institution
My favorite winery , a place to go and buy wines,olive oil, jams and much more
Some of their wines have won quite many prices, my favourite are the Vermentino Grigio (white/dry) and Niccolo' V (red). Free wine tasting
Worth a trip , check opening timing on their website
Essentiae Lunae
2 Via PalvotrisiaMy favorite winery , a place to go and buy wines,olive oil, jams and much more
Some of their wines have won quite many prices, my favourite are the Vermentino Grigio (white/dry) and Niccolo' V (red). Free wine tasting
Worth a trip , check opening timing on their website
I love this place because it's genuine and children friendly (there is a very large room in the basement that it's an "amusement park" for kids.
I also love this place because of the local food (testaroli and panigacci) and the great grilled meat
Stunning view, curvy road, a taste of the less touristic Liguria
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Ristorante Emili
8 Via della FontanaI love this place because it's genuine and children friendly (there is a very large room in the basement that it's an "amusement park" for kids.
I also love this place because of the local food (testaroli and panigacci) and the great grilled meat
Stunning view, curvy road, a taste of the less touristic Liguria
La Spezia daily grocery market open from 8 till 1 p.m. ; one of my favorite places and great for food lovers.
The best spot to buy freshest fruits,vegetables and fish . Beautiful flowers too, everything at very very convenient prices , colorful, authentic, lively . I LOVE IT
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Mercato station
La Spezia daily grocery market open from 8 till 1 p.m. ; one of my favorite places and great for food lovers.
The best spot to buy freshest fruits,vegetables and fish . Beautiful flowers too, everything at very very convenient prices , colorful, authentic, lively . I LOVE IT
The best icecream ever in Portovenere ,, from a long tradition of ice cream makers , not easy to find, just pass the arch entering the village and turn right
MY PLACE , and the only ice cream I eat in Portovenere
Moon
3 Salita CastelloThe best icecream ever in Portovenere ,, from a long tradition of ice cream makers , not easy to find, just pass the arch entering the village and turn right
MY PLACE , and the only ice cream I eat in Portovenere
Excellent Pizzeria in La Spezia , unbeatable quality for price for Pizza , 10 minutes walk from city center towards Piazza Europa
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La Lanterna
29 Via XXIV MaggioExcellent Pizzeria in La Spezia , unbeatable quality for price for Pizza , 10 minutes walk from city center towards Piazza Europa
Parks & Nature
My favorite beach place in Portovenere, on Palmaria Island , the very best place for snorkeling (go on the sideof the beach facing Portovenere). During high season it's better to call in advance and book sun ombrella and sunbeds
Gabbiano Beach
My favorite beach place in Portovenere, on Palmaria Island , the very best place for snorkeling (go on the sideof the beach facing Portovenere). During high season it's better to call in advance and book sun ombrella and sunbeds
Le Terrazze Beach Club , just below my apartment, 5 minutes walk. I like it because it's children friendly with a swimming pool for them and a much large pool for all the ones who don't like swimming on the sea.
There is a restaurant and a nice place for snacks too
Residence le Terrazze
2 Via II Traversa OlivoLe Terrazze Beach Club , just below my apartment, 5 minutes walk. I like it because it's children friendly with a swimming pool for them and a much large pool for all the ones who don't like swimming on the sea.
There is a restaurant and a nice place for snacks too
I like this private beach place because it's conveniently located close to the village, it has few spots (sun umbrellas and chairs) and it gives an excellent value for money .
It's children friendly ; book a place in advance, it's often fully booked, then ask for a place on the front line so to be very close to the sea.
Arenella Beach
129 Via OlivoI like this private beach place because it's conveniently located close to the village, it has few spots (sun umbrellas and chairs) and it gives an excellent value for money .
It's children friendly ; book a place in advance, it's often fully booked, then ask for a place on the front line so to be very close to the sea.
Amazing Aquarium , one of the most famous in Europe, paradise for kids , book ticket in internet to avoid long queues ,plan to spend at least half day there , Genova is about 2 hours driving from Portovenere
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Acuario de Génova
Ponte SpinolaAmazing Aquarium , one of the most famous in Europe, paradise for kids , book ticket in internet to avoid long queues ,plan to spend at least half day there , Genova is about 2 hours driving from Portovenere
Sightseeing
It's simply Breathtaking , worth paying the entry ticket and explore it ; watch out: there are many stairs to climb, however whenever you are up there it's paradise
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Castello Doria
Via dei MuliniIt's simply Breathtaking , worth paying the entry ticket and explore it ; watch out: there are many stairs to climb, however whenever you are up there it's paradise
For me this is one of the most spectacular and romantic places in the world !!Go there when it's not crowded, at dawn or sunset
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Iglesia de San Pedro
Piazza Lazzaro SpallanzaniFor me this is one of the most spectacular and romantic places in the world !!Go there when it's not crowded, at dawn or sunset
Wild Island where cars are not allowed, natural paradise, worth climbing it following the track that goes all around it ; stopping now and there to swim in one of the rocky beaches
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Palmaria
Wild Island where cars are not allowed, natural paradise, worth climbing it following the track that goes all around it ; stopping now and there to swim in one of the rocky beaches
Amazing village on the sea, in the opposite side than Portovenere in La Spezia Gulf , my suggestion is to go there by boat from Portovenere . beautiful sandy beaches where kids can play , my tip would be to go on Saturday early morning , there is a nice market where you can buy very nice and cheap clothes .
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Lerici
Amazing village on the sea, in the opposite side than Portovenere in La Spezia Gulf , my suggestion is to go there by boat from Portovenere . beautiful sandy beaches where kids can play , my tip would be to go on Saturday early morning , there is a nice market where you can buy very nice and cheap clothes .
amazing roman theatre perfectly maintained , worth seeing it !
If you go there don't forget going to Cantine Lunae , fantastic winery where you can buy wine, oil and other homemade products
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Roman Amphitheatre of Luna
amazing roman theatre perfectly maintained , worth seeing it !
If you go there don't forget going to Cantine Lunae , fantastic winery where you can buy wine, oil and other homemade products
great excursion 2 hours driving from Portovenere to admire perfectly well kept caves ,in the Lunigiana Region , you can admire stalactites and stalagmites. You can aslo have great thermal hot springs baths in the area
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Cuevas de Equi Terme
46 Via Bucagreat excursion 2 hours driving from Portovenere to admire perfectly well kept caves ,in the Lunigiana Region , you can admire stalactites and stalagmites. You can aslo have great thermal hot springs baths in the area
an hidden gem in Tuscany , beautiful little town close to Pisa , one of my favorite spots in Italy . Not to miss it!!!!
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Lucca station
15 Viale Camillo Benso Cavouran hidden gem in Tuscany , beautiful little town close to Pisa , one of my favorite spots in Italy . Not to miss it!!!!
My favorite company to take you around in La Spezia Gulf and 5 Terre. All earnings go to a good cause
Associazione Per Il Mare
36 Via delle Cinque TerreMy favorite company to take you around in La Spezia Gulf and 5 Terre. All earnings go to a good cause
Essentials
Small grocery supermarket in Portovenere, close to the main bus stop , just before entering the village it's open also on Sundays and offers a decent variety of grocery items. Not to be missed the fresh food area with great assortment of homemade specialties from the region
Conad
7 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiSmall grocery supermarket in Portovenere, close to the main bus stop , just before entering the village it's open also on Sundays and offers a decent variety of grocery items. Not to be missed the fresh food area with great assortment of homemade specialties from the region
Le Terrazze Shopping center is open 7/7 is very big mall and you can find all what you need from a very big hypermarket COOP , a large food court , hairdresser and gift shops , stop there and spend a morning or an afternoon , they also have the cheapest petrol station in the whole area !
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Le Terrazze
17 Via FontevivoLe Terrazze Shopping center is open 7/7 is very big mall and you can find all what you need from a very big hypermarket COOP , a large food court , hairdresser and gift shops , stop there and spend a morning or an afternoon , they also have the cheapest petrol station in the whole area !
Great Food Hypermarket with very large assortment and very convenient prices , highly recommended
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Esselunga
578 Corso NazionaleGreat Food Hypermarket with very large assortment and very convenient prices , highly recommended
Getting Around
Public Boats /Ferry to take you around La Spezia Gulf. Visit their website for further infomation .
There are rides from /to Portovenere, Palmaria Island, Portofino, Lerici and more
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Consorzio Marittimo Turistico Cinque Terre - Golfo dei Poeti station
Piazza Giuseppe GaribaldiPublic Boats /Ferry to take you around La Spezia Gulf. Visit their website for further infomation .
There are rides from /to Portovenere, Palmaria Island, Portofino, Lerici and more
The best and fastest way to get to Palmaria Isalnd from Portovenere , their kiosk is located in Portovenere on the seaside just in front of Bar Lamia.
The also offer different solutions to visit the 5 Terre and the gulf
Cooperativa Barcaioli Portovenere
The best and fastest way to get to Palmaria Isalnd from Portovenere , their kiosk is located in Portovenere on the seaside just in front of Bar Lamia.
The also offer different solutions to visit the 5 Terre and the gulf
The Public Transport Bus company in la Spezia, please check their websites to get timetables to every destination around la Spezia http://www.atcesercizio.it/index.php/it/
Inexpensive! To go by Bus from Portovenere to La Spezia it costs 2.5 Euro one way
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Atc Mobilita' E Parcheggi Spa
3 Via Aurelio SaffiThe Public Transport Bus company in la Spezia, please check their websites to get timetables to every destination around la Spezia http://www.atcesercizio.it/index.php/it/
Inexpensive! To go by Bus from Portovenere to La Spezia it costs 2.5 Euro one way
Shopping
Shopping mall at 15 minutes from La Spezia on the motorway, direction Genova, exit Brugnato . A mix of Italian and International Brands, not the place where you can buy Top End Brands, however you can find many high quality items (clothes/home/shoes/toys) at very convenient prices. Once there enroll and get their loyalty card for free to get additional discount
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Brugnato 5Terre Outlet Village
Via Antica RomanaShopping mall at 15 minutes from La Spezia on the motorway, direction Genova, exit Brugnato . A mix of Italian and International Brands, not the place where you can buy Top End Brands, however you can find many high quality items (clothes/home/shoes/toys) at very convenient prices. Once there enroll and get their loyalty card for free to get additional discount
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite lounge bar in Portovenere , in a breathtaking natural setting inside the fortress that surrounds the worldwide famous Saint Peter church !
Go there at the sunset for an aperitif or a dinner and choose one of the table at the top , UNFORGETTABLE !!!
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Torre di Venere
My favorite lounge bar in Portovenere , in a breathtaking natural setting inside the fortress that surrounds the worldwide famous Saint Peter church !
Go there at the sunset for an aperitif or a dinner and choose one of the table at the top , UNFORGETTABLE !!!
THE Posh place in Italy , very chic and famous celebrities seaside town , great nightlife and shopping from iconic brands , the place to be if you like this type of life
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Forte dei Marmi
10 Via RomaTHE Posh place in Italy , very chic and famous celebrities seaside town , great nightlife and shopping from iconic brands , the place to be if you like this type of life