Portovenere Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cinque Terre featuring a small town or village, a sunset and general coastal views
Cinque Terre showing a bay or harbour, general coastal views and a coastal town
Portovenere
Cinque Terre showing outdoor eating and a city
Portovenere
Grand Hotel Portovenere

Grand Hotel Portovenere

5 out of 5
Via Garibaldi 5, Portovenere, SP
The price is NZ$1,085 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$1,085
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Portovenere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (437 reviews)
"The location was perfect as far as getting the ferry to the Cinque Terra ports"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Grand Hotel Portovenere
Hotel Belvedere

Hotel Belvedere

3 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 26, Portovenere, SP
The price is NZ$278 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$278
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portovenere. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
"Pleasant overnight in delightful setting , comfortable room with nice sea view. Staff very helpful with early departure."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Hotel Belvedere
Hotel della Baia

Hotel della Baia

3 out of 5
Via Lungomare 111, Le Grazie, Portovenere, SP
The price is NZ$363 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$363
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portovenere. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions La Spezia Cruise Terminal ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (275 reviews)
Very pleasant, good view, few remarks
"The hotel was comfortable and pleasant. A few remarks: the hotel is located in La Grazie, with very few restaurants. The one and only place to eat simply is La Marinara which has a waiting of more than an hour sometimes. The pool water temperature was too cold. The hotel does not have parking. One ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Hotel della Baia
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Le Terrazze di Portovenere

Le Terrazze di Portovenere

3 out of 5
Via II Traversa Olivo, Portovenere, SP
Stay at this 3-star residence in Portovenere. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions La Spezia Cruise Terminal and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (171 reviews)
"Very nice stay."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Le Terrazze di Portovenere
THE SEA IN FRONT. FREE parking.

THE SEA IN FRONT. FREE parking.

Portovenere
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Portovenere. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions La Spezia Cruise Terminal and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Quaint cottage by the sea
"Cute apartment, cute community. Very walkable. Locals are extremely kind and helpful. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

THE SEA IN FRONT. FREE parking.
OBLO' PORTOVENERE GUESTHOUSE

OBLO' PORTOVENERE GUESTHOUSE

Via Colonna 37, Portovenere, SP
Stay at this aparthotel in Portovenere. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and slippers. Popular attractions La Spezia Cruise Terminal and Lerici Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Great stay! Super nice host, perfect location 🙂"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

OBLO' PORTOVENERE GUESTHOUSE
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Popular places to visit

Church of St. Peter which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline

Church of St. Peter

Set precariously on an exposed rocky outcrop, this pretty church is known for its unusual black-and-white façade.

Church of St. Peter
Doria Castle which includes a sunset and a cemetery

Doria Castle

An imposing, dramatically placed citadel, this castle serves as a reminder of the years of unrest on Italy’s northwest coast during the Middle Ages.

Doria Castle

Cooperativa Barcaioli Portovenere

Explore the waterfront in Portovenere with a trip to Cooperativa Barcaioli Portovenere. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

Cooperativa Barcaioli Portovenere

De Gustibus

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at De Gustibus during your travels to Portovenere. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

De Gustibus

Le Mie Sete

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Le Mie Sete during your trip to Portovenere. Stroll along the seaside in this quaint area or seek out the hiking trails.

Le Mie Sete

Piazza Bastreri

Find out about the history of Portovenere when you take a trip to Piazza Bastreri. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

Piazza Bastreri

Activities

La Spezia: Morning or Sunset Cinque Terre Tour & Aperitif

Cinque Terre e Portovenere Morning & Sunset Tour aperitif

NZ$235
per adult
Cinque Terre e Portovenere Morning & Sunset Tour aperitif
8 Hours Cinque Terre with Lunch on Boat in Spezia

8 Hours Cinque Terre with Lunch on Boat in Spezia

NZ$351
per adult
8 Hours Cinque Terre with Lunch on Boat in Spezia
Cinque Terre boat tour

Cinque Terre boat tour

NZ$343
per adult
Cinque Terre boat tour
Portovenere: Isola Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto Boat Tour

Portovenere: Isola Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto Boat Tour

NZ$78
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portovenere: Isola Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto Boat Tour
Portovenere: Guided Private Boat Tour With Aperitif

Portovenere: Guided Private Boat Tour With Aperitif

NZ$98
per adult
Portovenere: Guided Private Boat Tour With Aperitif
La Spezia: Sunset aperitif with dinner on the boat

La Spezia: Sunset aperitif with dinner on the boat

NZ$174
per adult
La Spezia: Sunset aperitif with dinner on the boat
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Cities near Portovenere

Cinque Terre which includes a coastal town, night scenes and a marina

La Spezia

Photo by Sharon Bowman

Le Grazie