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Visit Portovenere

Portovenere is a pretty port town on the Liguria coast, on a peninsula south-east of the Cinque Terre villages.

The multi-coloured town is especially attractive in the early evening, but unmissable at any time.

Be sure to amble through the narrow streets of the town admiring the faded beauty, and relax a while in the harbour.

Then take your promenade out to the end of the peninsula for great views along the coast of the Cinque Terre. It is said in the town that Byron swam across the bay to meet Shelley from the end of this promontory.

If you are feeling energetic it is also well worthwhile walking up to the church and castle at the top of the hill behind Portovenere - as much for the views from the castle gardens as for the buildings themselves.

Then to complete your visit, return to Portovenere harbour for some fresh seafood in one of the restaurants.