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Camogli
A tall-housed fishing village of trompe-l'oeil facades and a pebble beach, quieter than its Riviera neighbours.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Genoa
Liguria, Italy · Europe
About Genoa
Genoa works well as a base: 15 minutes from Manesseno, 18km from Camogli.
Genoa is in Liguria, Italy, with about 580,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Manesseno, about 8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Genoa?
Within an hour or so of Genoa: Camogli (18 km), Abbazia di San Fruttuoso (21 km), Santa Margherita Ligure (23 km), Portofino (24 km).
Are there any good drives near Genoa?
The nearest famous roads are Cinque Terre Coastal Trail, Sanremo and Col de Turini.
Where is Genoa?
Genoa is in Liguria, Italy, about 8 km from Manesseno.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 580,097
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Liguria
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 44.4048, 8.9444
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 Genoa
6 notable places within an hour's 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.
21 km · about 25 min 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Ponte Gobbo, Bobbio
Eleven 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.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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Finale Ligure
A sandy-bayed Riviera resort backed by limestone crags beloved of climbers and mountain bikers.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Genoa
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 54 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.
- 66 kmCinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
- 68 kmCinque Terre Coastal TrailA legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
- 72 kmSantuario della Madonna di MonteneroA clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
- 78 kmLanghe VineyardsA UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
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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