Portovenere Sailing Guide

Overview

From sunning yourself on stunning beaches to climbing rugged cliffs or sightseeing in ancient alleyways, find out what not to miss when sailing around Portovenere, Italy.

Top Sights and Activities

Main Street: Via Giovanni Capellini

The main street, Via Giovanni Capellini, is a narrow passage flanked by gelaterias, boutiques, and souvenir shops. You’ll also find a few low-key places to eat, like La Bottega del Pesto, which serves up fresh pasta with homemade pesto.

Exploring the Waterfront and San Lorenzo Church

Take the stairs down to the waterfront or take them up to the San Lorenzo Church. You’ll also find hidden courtyards and gardens as you climb.

Visit the Doria Castle

Keep walking past the San Lorenzo Church; you’ll inevitably look up at the Castello Doria. An outstanding structure that frames the village below, it has stood in this spot since the 12th century but has undergone many modifications.

Navigation and Mooring

Portovenere (44°02’.8N 09°49’.9E)

The harbour lies on the east side of Punta San Pietro. The Lighthouse on Tino, a grey church and campanile on Punta San Pietro, and the castle behind Portovenere are all easily identified landmarks.

Mooring Marina Misenti

• 32 visitors berths
• Max LOA: 50m
• Depths: 1-4m

Mooring Marina Pontile Ignazio

• 45 berths
• Max LOA: 25m

Facilities

• Water & electricity on the quay
• Fuel close to marina Pontile Ignazio
• VHF Ch 09,16 for Marina Misenti
• VHF Ch 08 for Pontile Ignazio