Is Santa Margherita Ligure a beautiful place?

As a holiday resort, Santa Margherita Ligure’s appeal lies primarily in the combination of its seafront promenade, harbour and sheltered bay in the Gulf of Tigullio. Its defining features include its location on a hilly coastline, the short distances between the beaches, harbour and old town, and the calm waters within the bay. Its proximity to Portofino and Rapallo also forms part of the town’s distinctive character.

When is the market in Santa Margherita Ligure?

The weekly market in Santa Margherita Ligure takes place every Friday morning. It is held in the town centre and is an integral part of the town’s weekly routine. During the summer season, the market is busier, as both locals and holidaymakers come to shop there.

Can I walk from Santa Margherita to Portofino?

You can walk from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino along the peninsula. The route starts at the harbour in Santa Margherita Ligure and winds its way through a leafy coastal stretch above the sheltered bay. The route is around five kilometres long and connects the two towns without the need for public transport.

What is Santa Margherita known for in Italy?

Santa Margherita Ligure is best known in Italy as an elegant coastal town. Its townscape is characterised by the seafront promenade, the central harbour and Belle Époque buildings. The town also serves as a starting point for trips to Portofino and other destinations along the Ligurian Riviera.

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Santa Margherita Ligure

Palm trees, great waterfront promenades and charming little corners characterize this area.

The Gulf of Tigullio in Liguria is surrounded by a landscape of hills that slope gently down to the sandy beach coast.

"Santa" or the Pearl of Tigullio - as Santa Margherita Ligure is called by locals - lies between Portofino and Rapallo in a protected bay and is considered one of the most beautiful parts of the Ligurian coast. At the southern end of the peninsula, surrounded by a landscape of Mediterranean hills, lies the world-famous seaside resort of Portofino.

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Highlights

Especially in the summer season, Santa is a lively town full of bathing establishments, bars and restaurants. But it still retains the same elegance as before - a legacy of the Belle Époque. The special flair around the harbor is something very special and will enchant you.
Portofino is the place for the rich and beautiful. Portofino is easy to reach by boat from Rapallo or by bus from Santa Margherita Ligure.
The mild climate and the beauty of the area make it one of the most attractive seaside resorts on the Eastern Riviera. Here you can not only enjoy the classic seaside lifestyle and sunbathe in the town's small bathing establishments, but also discover the beauty of the surrounding area.

One of the most impressive architectural works is certainly the fortress of San Francesco di Rapallo. In addition to tourism, the traditional silk velvet weaving industry is also very well known and active.
Villa Tigullio is home to the Museum of Bobbin Lace, another traditional handicraft from Rapallo.
Want to discover this superb region? Then book a direct train to Sestri Levante every Sat and Sun from April.

Or daily via Milan in around 7 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

As a holiday resort, Santa Margherita Ligure’s appeal lies primarily in the combination of its seafront promenade, harbour and sheltered bay in the Gulf of Tigullio. Its defining features include its location on a hilly coastline, the short distances between the beaches, harbour and old town, and the calm waters within the bay. Its proximity to Portofino and Rapallo also forms part of the town’s distinctive character.
The weekly market in Santa Margherita Ligure takes place every Friday morning. It is held in the town centre and is an integral part of the town’s weekly routine. During the summer season, the market is busier, as both locals and holidaymakers come to shop there.
You can walk from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino along the peninsula. The route starts at the harbour in Santa Margherita Ligure and winds its way through a leafy coastal stretch above the sheltered bay. The route is around five kilometres long and connects the two towns without the need for public transport.
Santa Margherita Ligure is best known in Italy as an elegant coastal town. Its townscape is characterised by the seafront promenade, the central harbour and Belle Époque buildings. The town also serves as a starting point for trips to Portofino and other destinations along the Ligurian Riviera.