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Porto Venere

Ligurian Secret

A UNESCO-listed hamlet near La Spezia where pastel facades, poet-loved grottos, and serene anchorages promise quiet elegance.

Eat

Fresh-caught seafood, handmade pesto, and intimate dining rooms celebrate Liguria's coastal bounty.

Casamare Porto Venere

Casamare Porto Venere

Modern seafood cuisine paired with sweeping harbour views of Portovenere's pastel skyline.

Antica Osteria Carugio

Antica Osteria Carugio

Historic taverna weaving Ligurian classics, fresh pesto, and intimate stone interiors.

Play

Slow evenings unfold with cliffside aperitivo and stories of literary legends.

Bar Il Timone Aperitivo

Bar Il Timone Aperitivo

Raise a glass above Byron's Grotto as the sunset paints the cliffs in amber hues.

Do

Glide to islands, anchor beneath cliffs, and explore pastel lanes steeped in maritime history.

Palmaria Island Adventure

Palmaria Island Adventure

Tender across for secluded swimming, pine-scented hikes, and hidden coves.

Byron's Cave Anchorage

Byron's Cave Anchorage

Anchor beneath dramatic cliffs for tranquil mornings with panoramic views back to Portovenere.

Craft your Porto Venere itinerary

From Palmaria hikes to private grotto aperitivo, Ahoy Club curates every serene Ligurian moment.