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Portofino
An impossibly picturesque fishing village on the Italian Riviera with a tiny harbor ringed by pastel houses and luxury yachts.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Cogorno
Liguria, Italy · Europe
About Cogorno
Cogorno works well as a base: 5 minutes from Carasco, 34km from Cinque Terre Coastal Trail.
Cogorno is in Liguria, Italy, with about 665 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Carasco, about 4 km away.
Cogorno (Italian: [koˈɡorno], Ligurian: [kuˈɡuɾnu]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Genoa. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,316 and an area of 9.1 square kilometres (3.5 mi2). Cogorno bordersRead more
the municipalities of Carasco, Chiavari, Lavagna, and Ne.
The municipality of Cogorno contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Salvatore, Panesi, Monticelli, and Breccanecca.
The maternal family of Pope Francis is from Cogorno, and he is buried in stone from the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Cogorno?
Within an hour or so of Cogorno: Portofino (13 km), Santa Margherita Ligure (13 km), Abbazia di San Fruttuoso (16 km), Camogli (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Cogorno?
The nearest famous roads are Cinque Terre Coastal Trail and Sanremo.
Where is Cogorno?
Cogorno is in Liguria, Italy, about 4 km from Carasco.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 665
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Liguria
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 44.3207, 9.3712
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Cogorno
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Santa Margherita Ligure
An elegant Ligurian resort town with a palm-lined waterfront, colorful buildings, and a relaxed Riviera atmosphere.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
A medieval abbey in a hidden cove reachable only by boat or trail, with a bronze Christ statue submerged offshore.
16 km · about 30 min drive
beach
Camogli
A tall-housed fishing village of trompe-l'oeil facades and a pebble beach, quieter than its Riviera neighbours.
17 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Monterosso al Mare
The largest and most resort-like of the five Cinque Terre villages, with the area's only large sandy beach and a medieval old town.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Cinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)
The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Vernazza
Widely regarded as the most picturesque Cinque Terre village with a natural harbor and medieval watchtower.
32 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Cinque Terre Coastal Trail
A legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Cogorno
- 32 kmCinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
- 34 kmCinque Terre Coastal TrailA legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
- 39 kmSantuario della Madonna di MonteneroA clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
- 50 kmPonte Gobbo, BobbioEleven irregular humpbacked arches carry this medieval 'devil's bridge' across the Trebbia at Bobbio, the abbey town Hemingway reputedly called part of 'the most beautiful valley in the world'. The SS45 Trebbia gorge drive to reach it is half the reward.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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