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Beaches in Portovenere<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

First and foremost: the beaches in the Portovenere area, and more generally in Liguria, are not wide. So, you\u2019re not going to find the broad sweeping coastlines typical, for example, of Emilia-Romagna or Versilia. Most of the tourists who are visiting, or plan to visit, this area and the Riviera di Levante, in general, ask us about what the coast and the beaches are like here. The most common questions are whether there are only cliffs in Portovenere, whether there are sandy or pebble beaches, or whether one can access them free of charge if there are any diving spots, and so on. Read on for advice and tips on the beaches in Portovenere.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Sand Beaches in Liguria? Rare but breathtakingly beautiful<\/h2>\r\n

The Ligurian coastline is narrow, and space is limited… but then again, this is one of the most beautiful places in the world! Portovenere rises in one of the most biodiverse areas of the Mediterranean Sea:<\/strong> it\u2019s called the Cetacean Sanctuary because bottlenose dolphins, dolphins, whales, and sperm whales come here to breed! And if our friends the cetaceans selected the Ligurian Sea, there can be no doubt that its waters are incredibly crystal-clear. Definitely suitable for those who want to dive or snorkel.<\/a> Plus, the bays and coves are great for canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, and stand-up paddling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Beaches in Portovenere<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Portovenere rises within a regional natural reserve<\/strong> – so crystal-clear water is guaranteed! Also, this is the same seawater where our mussels live and thrive! And the mussels of the Gulf of La Spezia are among the finest in Italy, both in terms of flavor and texture. The surroundings of Portovenere offer a variety of coves, inlets, and rocks, plus medium-sized and tiny beaches. To give you an idea of what options are, we\u2019ve divided Portovenere’s beaches into free access beaches and beach clubs, i.e. those equipped with facilities such as sun umbrellas and sunbeds, showers, and snack bars. You\u2019ll find a chart that summarizes the beaches, their distance from Il Timone, and the facilities they provide at the end of this page.<\/p>\r\n\r\n