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Things to do in Santa Margherita Ligure Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Santa Margherita Ligure Italy. If you’are planning to visit Santa Margherita Ligure for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Santa Margherita Ligure and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Santa Margherita Ligure and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Santa Margherita Ligure, the pearl of the Gulf of Tigullio

Liguria, Santa Margherita Ligure
Liguria, Santa Margherita Ligure

Santa Margherita Ligure is located on the Riviera di Levante di Liguria, in the eastern part of the Portofino Promontory and in the innermost part of the Gulf of Tigullio. The town, which is about 35 km from Genoa, is surrounded by hills covered with Mediterranean vegetation on which there are villas and gardens with views of the Coast of the Dolphins, which unites the city with Portofino.

In Santa Margherita it is possible to enjoy sea and hilly landscapes of suggestive beauty and for lovers of the sea, it offers a variety of ; agrave; of landscapes: sand, stones and rocks, small picturesque coves and lively and welcoming bathing establishments.

During the summer season, lively beach evenings are organized on the free and equipped beaches: fashion shows, music, dancing, dinners, etc. in close to the village of Paraggi, we find the free beach that residents affectionately call the beach of the Castle, because it is located under the beautiful Paraggi Castle, dating back to the 16th century.

The port is used for mooring luxurious boats, alongside traditional fishing vessels; it is also home to important activities related to sea sports, as sailing, rowing and diving, and social events related to great regattas hosted internationally.

written by Ralph Christie - Last update: 31/08/2021
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What To See near Santa Margherita Ligure

Chiavari (9 Km)

Quadreria della Società Economica

The Economic Society Quadreria is based on the second floor of the building of the homonymous society located in Chiavari. The exhibition hall collects about two hundred works including sculptures, drawings and paintings dated from the end of the fifteenth century to the present day. There are also works by Chiavari artists and from the Flemish school such as Frans Fracken II and the school of Quentin Metsys with his work 'Lamentation of Christ'.

Genoa (20 Km)

Forte Richelieu

Fort Richelieu was raised in the second half of the 18th century by the Spanish engineer Jacque de Sicre. On 16 November 1747 the fort took the name of Marshal Richelieu and work began on the construction of the complex, which immediately became a strategic point for the defense of Genoa. In the 19th century, during French rule, the structure of the fort was enlarged. The property has a drawbridge at the entrance and a central courtyard, where the two-story barracks overlook.
Hotel la Vela - Castello Rifugio - >Santa Margherita Ligure
Santa Margherita Ligure - C.So Cuneo, 21
La Vela Hotel is a little castle built at the end of 19th century on the quiet green area slightly on the hill at about 10 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Margherita.You can see all the Tigullio Gulf
SUBLIMIS BOUTIQUE HOTEL - >Camogli
Camogli (4 Km) - Salita Pinetto 13
ALBERGO STELLA - >Rapallo
Rapallo (1 Km) - V. Aurelia Ponente 8
Hotel Stella is a building of the beginning of the 20th century, a typical example of "Genovese" style. It is situated in the center of the town, near the beach, the touristic harbour and the promenade. Terrace with a wonderful panoramic view. Meeting room for 20 people. Private garage.
Villa Ginestra - >Sestri Levante
Sestri Levante (18 Km) - Via Villa Ginestra 33b
Villa Tiffany - >Torriglia
Torriglia (20 Km) - Loc. Santa Maria Del Porto 36
A lovely refurbished villa in the style of art-nouveau. Located next to the Antola natural preserve and wonderful Lake Brugneto. Perfect starting point for lots of hikes amidst beautiful nature!
Ducale - >Genoa
Genoa (22 Km) - Corso Buenos Ayres, 12/23 Sc. Sin.

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