Abbey of San Fruttuoso
The Benedictine abbey hidden in a cove on the Portofino promontory, reachable only on foot or by boat.
Golfo Paradiso
Bogliasco
Fishing village on Genoa’s doorstep: medieval bridge, a beach among painted houses, a church on the rocks and Pontetto, 15 minutes by train.
Recco
The home of cheese focaccia on the Golfo Paradiso: Blue Flag beach, Suffragio sanctuary, September fireworks, boats to San Fruttuoso and hiking trails.
Camogli
Painted houses on the harbour, a basilica and castle on the sea, boats to Punta Chiappa and San Fruttuoso and the Portofino Park trails.