Rapallo and surroundings

Staying in Rapallo to visit Portofino, Tigullio and the Riviera.

A visual guide to the most useful destinations to combine with a smart holiday home in Rapallo.

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Territory

One base in Rapallo, many different days out.

These pages are designed for guests who want to decide quickly where to go, without wading through long texts.

Rapallo harbour and seafront promenadeTigullio

Rapallo

Seafront promenade, historic centre, cable car to Montallegro and a convenient base for exploring the Riviera.

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Portofino harbour in the TigullioRiviera icons

Portofino and Santa Margherita

The most iconic spots of the Tigullio, best enjoyed as a day trip from Rapallo.

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Camogli and Golfo Paradiso near RapalloVillages and traditions

Camogli and Golfo Paradiso

Recco, Camogli, San Rocco and Punta Chiappa: food, sea and historic festivals.

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San Fruttuoso Abbey between Portofino and CamogliAbbey and sea

San Fruttuoso

An iconic day trip combining abbey, headland and sea.

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Baia del Silenzio in Sestri LevanteEastern Riviera

Sestri Levante and Baia del Silenzio

A day towards Baia del Silenzio, among sea, villages and the Andersen Festival.

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Boccadasse in Genoa reachable from RapalloCulture and city

Genoa and Boccadasse

Aquarium, Rolli Days, Festival della Scienza, Boat Show and seaside quarters.

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Cinque Terre, UNESCO villages on the Ligurian cliffsUNESCO

Cinque Terre

Five UNESCO villages on the cliffs: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso ~50 min from Rapallo.

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Medieval arcades of Chiavari in the Tigullio gulfGolfo del Tigullio

Chiavari and Lavagna

Medieval arcades, Palazzo Rocca and sandy beaches 20 min by train. The Fieschi Wedding in August.

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Recco and the Golfo Paradiso, home of focaccia col formaggio IGPGolfo Paradiso

Recco

Focaccia col formaggio IGP and the Golfo Paradiso ten minutes from Rapallo. Sagra del Fuoco in July.

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Levanto, sandy beach and medieval centre on the Eastern RivieraEastern Riviera

Levanto

The Riviera's longest sandy beach, the cycling route to Framura and the gateway to the Cinque Terre.

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Lerici castle over the Gulf of Poets in LiguriaGulf of Poets

Lerici and the Gulf of Poets

Medieval castle, Shelley and Byron's sea, and UNESCO Portovenere ninety minutes from Rapallo.

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Anita Garibaldi Promenade in Nervi, east GenoaGenoa East

Nervi and Genoa

Clifftop promenade, three art museums and UNESCO Genoa's historic centre 35 minutes from Rapallo.

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Why start from Rapallo

  • It sits in the Tigullio and opens itineraries towards Portofino, Camogli, Sestri Levante and Genoa.
  • The home is designed for short stays, easy returns and full independence.
  • The location is shared carefully: a convenient area for guests arriving by car.

The practical advantage

You do not have to pick just one destination: use Rapallo as your return point and change itinerary every day.

FAQ

Quick answers.

Short answers to help you understand whether this base suits your trip.

Why choose Rapallo as a base?

Because it lets you combine Tigullio, Portofino, Golfo Paradiso, Genoa and the Eastern Riviera with a single return point.

Is the home close to the centre?

For now the public location is Rapallo, in an area conveniently close to the motorway exit. The full address will be shared at booking stage.

Does the guide help with trip planning?

Yes: those who sign up receive a free guide with practical ideas for Rapallo and the surrounding area.

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