Day Trips in Portofino

San Nicolo di Capodimonte

lt is possible to make a lot of excursions to the summit of the mount, enjoying wonderful panoramic views and an uncontaminated habitat. Some paths lead to San Nicolò di Capodimonte, which is a church built halfway up the hill on the west side of the promontory between Camogli and Punta Chiappa, and others to the wonderful San Fruttuoso bay. The origin of the abbey dates back to 711, when the bishop of Tarragona in Spain sought refuge in these places to escape from the Arab conquerors. The church was destroyed by the Saracens and rebuilt in 984. From 1265 the village and the more..

San Fruttuoso Abbey

Built in the 13th century this marvellous abbey is about a 2,5 hours walk and really worth it. The Benedictine abbey, for which the town was named, exhibits the exact replica of the "Christ of the Dephts".

Opening hours:

march, april & october: daily 10am - 4pm

may - september: daily 10am - 6pm

january, february, & december: sat & sun only 10am - 4pm.

Paraggi

A good place to swim, with a couple of bars set back from the beach, located 3 km out of Portofino on the corniche road.