There are several hiking trails leading from Portovenere. Across from Portovenere is the island of Palmaria where there's a good beach and grotto. The ferries also stop there. See the Portovenere Map for details.
Portovenere can be reached from the port town of La Spezia by ferry from the port or by bus from the train station. Ferries to other Gulf of Poets villages and Le Cinque Terre also go to Portovenere.
Portovenere is my favorite Italian Riviera village and on a summer morning we walked up to the castle and had it all to ourselves.
More about Portovenere:
- Portovenere Travel Guide
- Portovenere Pictures
- Portovenere Hotels on Venere (book direct)
- Portovenere Travel Directory
