Welcome to Camogli
Camogli, 25km east of Genoa, is most famous for its sheer number of trompe l'œil villas, its photogenic terraced streets winding down to a perfect cove of pebble beach amid a backdrop of umbrella pines and olive groves. While tourists flock to Portofino, this is where many of northern Italy's intellectuals and creatives have their summer apartments. Still, as pretty as the town is, it remains a working fishing hub – the town's name means 'house of wives', hailing from the days when the womenfolk ran the show while the husbands were away at sea. Come the second weekend in May, the town celebrates its maritime heritage with the Sagra del Pesce (Fish Festival) and a huge fish fry – hundreds are cooked in 3m-wide pans along the waterfront.
Top experiences in Camogli
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Camogli activities
Camogli, Food experience, Taste our Tradition!
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Camogli - San Rocco - Punta Chiappa Trail, Camogli, Italian Riviera, LiguriaIf you want to discover Ligurian cuisine this is the right experience for you, we choose the best dishes, in order to let you know our tradition.A private transfer will take you to the beautiful San Rocco, where you can enjoy the sea view and where you will start.Learn the history of each dish with our local tour leader, as you try food from some of Camogli's oldest shops.Try Capponada, Focaccia, local Honey, Trofie with pesto and Pansoti in walnut sauce, and fried Calamari.Enjoy your meal!Duration: 3 hours
Santa Margherita Ligure, Pesto cooking class
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productThe location of the cooking class is site on top of Santa Margherita Ligure, that you will reach by private transfer from Camogli train station.Duration: 4 hoursLocation: Santa Margherita Ligure, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italian Riviera, Liguria
San Fruttuoso Bay Hiking ecotour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Camogli - San Rocco - Batterie - San Fruttuoso Trail, Camogli, Italian Riviera, LiguriaYou will walk throw the Portofino National Park to reach the beautiful bay of San Fruttuoso.Duration: 6 hours
Camogli, San Fruttuoso, Portofino Guided Tour.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Abbazia di San Fruttuoso, Camogli, Italian Riviera, LiguriaVisit the Abbazia with our Guide.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Ente Parco di Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italian Riviera, LiguriaVisit the lighthouse and enjoy nature.Duration: 1 hour
Full Day Sea Kayak Tour in Portofino's Park
On board of your kayaks you will discover charming beautiful places rich in history and admire the unspoiled landscape of the park. A stop for lunch, will give you the chance to visit other interesting spots, such as San Fruttuoso Abbey, the “tonnara” and the fishing village of Camogli (The itinerary is subject to changes depending on the group level.). The unspoiled landscape of Portofino Park is rich of wildlife nature providing you sightseeing of dolphins, several types of birds such as cormorants and grey herons, and many other species. For those who wish to discover the underwater beauties of Portofino’s Marine Protected Area, the unspoiled coast is the ideal place where to snorkel and sight breathtaking sceneries. On request, your guide will suggest you the most interesting spots characterized by a higher number of species.
Portofino private boat tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Abbazia di San Fruttuoso, Camogli, Italian Riviera, LiguriaMeet the expert captain in the tiny port of Portofino to start an amazing tour along the coast of the Natural Park of Portofino Promontory. You will enjoy a different and gorgeous perspective admiring VIP luxury villas hidden among the lush vegetation and, passed Portofino lighthouse, the wonderful rocky, wild coast. You will reach San Fruttuoso, a secluded cove that can be reached only by boat or on foot. It is and incredible place with just a few fishermen houses and a medieval abbey built right on the pebble beach. You will have some time at disposal to visit the tiny village and snorkel in the bay to see the famous statue of the Christ of the Abyss. Some more relax on board and swimming, a glass of wine and you will reach the colorful village of Camogli with its row of tall, colorful houses and the cozy fishing harbor. You will have time at disposal for a short visit and a bite of delicious Focaccia al Formaggio (the famous local cheese focaccia) and then return to Portofino with a relaxing and panoramic trip along this untouched stretch of coast that is one of the best Italian natural and marine reserve.Duration: 1 hour