Boccadasse
Fishing village · Genoa

Boccadasse

Photo: Alexdechi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Boccadasse is a small old fishing village inside the city, with coloured houses around a pebble beach and boats pulled up on the stones. It is a favourite spot for locals to eat gelato, have a drink and watch the sunset. Reach it with a walk along the seafront promenade of Corso Italia.

On day 2 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free to visit.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
Late afternoon and sunset. Weekends are busy with locals.
Getting there
Bus 31 from Genova Brignole station, about 15 minutes, or a 40 to 50 minute seafront walk from the centre.

Itineraries with Boccadasse

Day 2 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days

Boccadasse, then the Cinque Terre

How Boccadasse fits into a day.
  1. 9:30BoccadasseGenoa
  2. 12:30Train to MonterossoGenoa
  3. 15:00Monterosso al MareCinque Terre
  4. 18:00VernazzaCinque Terre
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Boccadasse questions

Can you swim at Boccadasse?

Yes, from the small pebble beach. It is free but gets crowded on summer weekends.

How do I get from Genoa to Boccadasse?

Take bus 31 from Brignole station, or walk along Corso Italia.

Is Boccadasse worth visiting?

Yes. It is a quick, easy escape from the city and one of the prettiest corners of Genoa.

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