Portovenere Beaches
If during your visit to Portovenere you feel like the sea and some sunbathing you will definitely be satisfied.
In Portovenere, the sea is crystal clear and the beaches are enchanting.
But we are in Liguria, and even in Portovenere the beaches are small and mostly pebble and pebble-bottomed.
Beaches near the center of Portovenere
Near the historic center of Portovenere there are four main beaches.
Calata Doria Beach
The Calata Doria beach is a very small stretch of sand located on the main square near the village’s Ferry Terminal.
It is advisable to choose to swim at this beach when there are few boats around and when the village is not so crowded. A beach to definitely choose in the off-season.
Arenella Beach
Arenella beach is about 400 meters from the historic center of Portovenere and directly faces Palmaria Island.
Again, the beach is quite small and access to water a bit difficult. The water is wonderful and the cheerful atmosphere that immediately makes for summer.
La spiaggia libera dell’olivo
The free olive tree beach is undoubtedly the most popular in Portovenere.
Access to the sea is the most convenient among the beaches near the center. Its location nestled within the gulf makes it a perfect beach for a relaxing day even if the wind is blowing and the sea is rough.
Sporting Beach
The Sporting Beach is a classic Ligurian-style bathing establishment. At this lido you can enjoy a beautiful sea and an exceptional panorama.
Here you can decide to spend the whole day under the umbrella, have an aperitif or enjoy a few dishes for lunch.
Mirella Beach
Another iconic beach in Portovenere is Mirella Beach. This free beach has crystal clear water, which is why it is very popular with visitors and residents of the village.
Palmaria Island Beaches
To experience the best of the sea in Portovenere, however, you have to go a little further.
Palmaria Island, in fact, holds the most beautiful, wildest beaches and those from which to enjoy the most beautiful colors that the Ligurian sea has to offer.
The best beaches on Palm Island are three.
Pozzale Beach
Pozzale Beach, also known as Cala del Pozzale is listed among the best beaches in Liguria.
This beach can only be reached by sea. If you do not have a boat, you can use boats departing from La Spezia and Portovenere.
Here you will find a beach surrounded by white limestone and classic Mediterranean vegetation. The view of the towering cliffs smoothed by the sea and wind will be truly impressive.
Cala Fornace
Cala Fornace is a very small but picturesque beach not far from the Carla Fornace batteries, a military installation from the late 1800s.
The bottom of the beach is pebbles and the water is a wonderful emerald color.
Spiaggia del Secco
At Punta Secco you will find the Secco Beach. Of the Palmaria beaches, it is the one closest to the Palazzata a mare in Portovenere.
Here you will find a beach equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas and a restaurant.
The sea is clear and the bottom of the beach is pebbles mixed with sand.