Camogli, enchantment of the sea

For those who have not seen it as yet, it is not worth wasting words. The appeal of Camogli must be discovered right on the place.  Its fame, a well-deserved one, is not only due to the picturesque corner of its little harbour with its many coloured boats side by side, but also to its lucky position on the sea that mitigates its climate.

The multi-coloured aggregate buildings of climbing houses; the remembrance of a sea-faring tradition (the thousand white sailing ships...) which is still heavily felt and alive; the appeal of the original events such as Sagra del Pesce (Fish Festival) or the boat procession to Stella Maris.

Also the surrounding nature, in bloom, green and also rough with perpendicular cliffs; the taste of high quality Ligurian cooking: all reasons of attraction that invite to this place in every season of the year. Camogli's houses, so tall and multicolour painted, mark characteristically the aspect of the town.  It is said that its inhabitants, for the greatest part seamen and fishermen, had in their coloured facades, a useful point of reference when at sea even with little visibility.

Real fauna and flora of the sea depths at the Aquarium
If only the most lucky sea divers may explore the rich sea depths of the Golfo, so full of mystery for a layman, everyone however can approach the enchantments of the submerged world in Camogli's Aquarium.  Twenty three seawater tanks house typical fauna and flora of Golfo Paradiso.

Ferrari's Museum - the history of seamanship
The long history of seamanship tradition, that reached moments of great splendour with a fleet of sevn hundred vessels, is narrated by means of ship models, paintings, relics, navigation instruments and votive offerings.

From Ruta to San Rocco - a walk in peace
If you do not feel like facing a climb, depart from Ruta: a flat winding road (via Molfino) will lead you shortly to San Rocco and to its little church, where from its parvis there is an embracing view of the entire Golfo Paradiso.

A romantic corner, 'focaccette' and good cooking: from here paths lead up to the top of Portofino or down to Chiappa cape and San Fruttuoso.

From Camogli, boats to Portofino and the visit of Golfo Paradiso
In the harbour, among the multicoloured saecrafts, there are boats calling to embark tourists and take them to the nearby beautiful San Fruttuoso, or around the Golfo.  But one may also reach Portofino, Cinque Terre and Portovenere.

In summertime, on Saturdays, the night trip to Genoa is very romantic.