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What to see and do in Santa Margherita Ligure
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Santa Margherita Ligure is an elegant resort on the Riviera di Levante, with a small harbour, villas and a seafront. It is the starting point for the boats to Portofino, San Fruttuoso and the Cinque Terre.
Practical tips
- The boat to Portofino leaves every few minutes: a quarter-hour trip.
- Try the cheese focaccia of Recco, not far away.
- The town is quiet in the evening: perfect for a dinner by the sea.
When to go
From April to October; in spring and in September the climate is ideal.
The places not to miss in Santa Margherita Ligure
The harbour and seafront
The small harbour with boats, cafés and the promenade by the sea.
Villa Durazzo
A 17th-century villa with a large park and an Italian garden.
The castle on the sea
A small 16th-century castle on the seafront, which hosts exhibitions.
The Basilica of Santa Margherita
The baroque basilica in the centre of the town, with frescoes and marbles.
- Tickets and visits
The boats to Portofino and San Fruttuoso
The loveliest way to see the coast from the sea.
- Tickets and visits
The Cinque Terre by boat
A day trip to see the villages from the sea.
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