Portovenere is one of our favourite seaside towns to visit. Our Australian friends visited this week and we chose one of the fine days for a day trip to this lovely town. It is just north of La Spezia in Liguria.
There is a pretty shopping street above the restaurants that line the seaside. The entrance is through this old arched portal. I have written a few posts about Portovenere so will try not to repeat myself.
At the end of the street, the wonderful church at the edge of town appears. It was a busy spring day and there were more people about than on previous visits.
Through the opening in the wall leading up to the church, and down the rocky slope is where Byron jumped in to begin his swim across the bay to Lerici.
Nearby the lonely lady is still looking out to sea.
So is this seagull.
Look up to see the fort above the town.
On the way up to the fort is this beautiful church.
The view from the top is excellent.
Portovenere is a place to be visited often.
Where did you park?
By: Elizabeth Valerie Litzow on May 8, 2017
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There is a car park along the water, but in summer you may have to park up the hill and walk down. There is some public parking at the hotel as you come down to the sea. I think it is called Grande.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2017
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Beautiful photos, Debra. Love the statue and the seagull. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on May 8, 2017
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Portovenere is a stunning place.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2017
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It’s one of my favourite places too, your photos have brought back happy memories.
By: Andrea Waterhouse on May 8, 2017
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I hope you return soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 8, 2017
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Portovenere is beautiful. See our recent take on it including the castle, a good place to eat and a vintage car rally at
https://longoio2.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/where-venus-rose-from-the-waves/
By: Francis on May 8, 2017
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When we return to Italy next spring we are going to stay in Portovenere around Easter. We’ve never visited and we are long overdue for a stay. There’s nothing like a charming seaside village with a nice plate of pesto trophie or fritti di mare and colorful boats bobbing on the sparkling sea. We have hiked the trails in 5T a few times before so next trip we hope to also explore SML and Portofino instead….thanks Debra, for once again keeping our interest peaked in this beautiful part of Italia!
By: Laura on May 8, 2017
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The whole area is delightful and there are boats to take you to Cinque Terre and other places.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2017
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Looks wonderful and especially on a blue sky day. Great shots through the archways especially, and the lady and the gull looking out to sea. Looking forward to your next posts from your Grecian holiday soon.
By: Dianne Cant on May 8, 2017
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Portvenere is heavenly, especially on a lovely day.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2017
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I so enjoy going about Italy with you.
By: lulu on May 8, 2017
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I’m happy to have you along for the ride.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2017
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Hi Deb!! I love the benign almost laughing little dragon!! What a magical place and stunning sky…Jxx
By: Jan Williams on May 8, 2017
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We have something similar to put up at Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2017
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It’s such a beautiful place and what times it has seen – the view through that ancient arch always gives me goosebumps as does the lonely longing on the face of the lonely lady. I love the photo of the ancient plaque framed by the laundry. Have you tried the olive oil cakes?
By: Jan on May 8, 2017
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I haven’t tried the olive oil cakes…next time. I liked the sign…recept
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2017
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Such a beautiful part of Italy. I don’t think you would every tire of these views.
By: Kerry & Jim on May 9, 2017
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It is a gorgeous place. We are lucky to be near enough to visit regularly.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2017
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I think must be such a thrill collecting things on your travels for beautiful Casa Debbio
By: Jenny brown on May 15, 2017
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It is, but we have to stop now…although there is always room for something else in the garden.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 16, 2017
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