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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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Santa Margherita Ligure
Liguria, Italy · Europe
About Santa Margherita Ligure
Santa Margherita Ligure works well as a base: 10 minutes from Zoagli, 5km from Camogli.
Santa Margherita Ligure is in Liguria, Italy, with about 8,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Zoagli, about 4 km away.
Santa Margherita Ligure (Italian: [ˈsanta marɡeˈriːta ˈliːɡure]; Ligurian: Santa Margàita [ˈsaŋta maɾˈɡajta]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region of Liguria, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Genoa, in the area traditionally known as Tigullio. It has aRead more
port, used for both tourism and fishing activities. Part of comune territory is included in the Regional Natural Park of Portofino. Santa Margherita Ligure borders the municipalities of Camogli, Portofino, and Rapallo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Santa Margherita Ligure?
Within an hour or so of Santa Margherita Ligure: Portofino (3 km), Abbazia di San Fruttuoso (4 km), Camogli (5 km), Aquarium of Genoa (24 km).
Are there any good drives near Santa Margherita Ligure?
The nearest famous roads are Cinque Terre Coastal Trail and Sanremo.
Where is Santa Margherita Ligure?
Santa Margherita Ligure is in Liguria, Italy, about 4 km from Zoagli.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,428
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Liguria
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 44.3346, 9.2120
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 Santa Margherita Ligure
8 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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
beach
Camogli
A tall-housed fishing village of trompe-l'oeil facades and a pebble beach, quieter than its Riviera neighbours.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Aquarium of Genoa
Italy's largest and Europe's second-largest aquarium in the old port of Genoa with over 70 tanks.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Genoa Old Port (Porto Antico)
Italy's grand maritime city offers a Renzo Piano-revamped harbour, big aquarium and a UNESCO palace quarter.
24 km · about 30 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.
41 km · about 45 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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Vernazza
Widely regarded as the most picturesque Cinque Terre village with a natural harbor and medieval watchtower.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Santa Margherita Ligure
- 44 kmCinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
- 45 kmCinque Terre Coastal TrailA legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
- 50 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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