Good to know
- Tickets
- The town and church are free. Doria Castle and boat trips charge; check the official sites for current prices.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours, or a half day with a boat trip around the islands.
- Best time
- Late afternoon and sunset at San Pietro. Summer weekends are crowded.
- Getting there
- Bus 11/P from central La Spezia, about 35 minutes, or by ferry from La Spezia in season.
Itineraries with Portovenere
Portovenere is on day 4
Day 4 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days
Riomaggiore and Portovenere
How Portovenere fits into a day.- 9:00RiomaggioreCinque Terre
- 10:45Via dell'AmoreCinque Terre
- 14:00PortovenereCinque Terre
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Portovenere questions
Is Portovenere part of the Cinque Terre?
No, but it is close by and shares the same UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Can I get from Portovenere to the Cinque Terre by boat?
Yes. Ferries run in season from Portovenere to the villages, depending on the weather.
Is Portovenere worth visiting from La Spezia port?
Yes. It is under an hour away by bus or ferry and fits easily into a port day.
