{"id":13958,"date":"2026-10-16T19:58:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nauticaluxurycorporation.it\/?p=13958"},"modified":"2026-10-23T12:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:26:16","slug":"cinque-terre-portofino-by-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nauticaluxurycorporation.it\/en\/cinque-terre-portofino-by-boat\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinque Terre and Portofino by boat: the Riviera di Levante from the sea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Colourful houses clinging to the rock, terraces plunging into the sea, villages reached by footpaths: the Riviera di Levante is beautiful from land, but from the sea it becomes something else. Here is how to experience the Cinque Terre by boat<\/strong>, together with Portofino and the Gulf of Poets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portofino and its headland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ideal starting point is the Portofino headland, protected as a marine area. The little harbour, with its piazzetta and houses overlooking the water, is one of the most photographed places in Italy. From the sea you can also easily reach Santa Margherita Ligure<\/strong>, with its elegant promenade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Fruttuoso<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the outer side of the headland lies the bay of San Fruttuoso<\/strong>, with the ancient abbey overlooking the beach. It can only be reached on foot or from the sea: arriving by boat early in the morning is an unforgettable experience. On the seabed of the bay stands the statue of the Christ of the Abyss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five villages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Continuing south-east you come to Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore<\/strong>. Four of them overlook the sea, while Corniglia sits on top of a headland. From the sea you really understand how they were built, between rock and vines. To go ashore you use the tender or moor where permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gulf of Poets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the Cinque Terre lies the Gulf of La Spezia, known as the Gulf of Poets. Portovenere<\/strong>, with the church of San Pietro on the cliff, and the island of Palmaria<\/strong> offer quiet anchorages for the night. Further east, Lerici<\/strong> and its castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few days\u2019 itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n