Portovenere is located in a beautiful bay in front of the Palmaria Island. Portovenere is a charming destination for your sailing cruise in the gulf of poets, one of the favourite destination for luxury motor yacht charters in the Ligurian Riviera. It has a unique urban structure as well as high and typical homes that are along the long small harbour. The town offers an admiring view of a precious Ligurian town. Portovenere contains all the features of a Medieval town and its buildings still appear as those of the 12th century. Back then, Genoa conquered the town Portus Veneris and it built symbols and forts so they could resist attacks from the Pisan’s of the nearby city of Lerici.

Today Portovenere is a well-known tourist attraction but it has been able to maintain its ancient traditions and the fascination of sea village. After admiring the picturesque area and after exploring its alleys that have beautifully decorated homes you will reach a sea cliff where there is a 12th century Gothic Church of St. Peter: from here you can enjoy an awesome view. A powerful castle dominates the town and it was rebuilt in the 16th century on top of the ruins of an ancient Byzantine fort. From here you can admire the splendid view of the Gulf with the Apuane Alps in the background. The nearby islands enliven the sublime landscape which is already highly romantic. Come to discover Portovenere : Charming medieval town, crystal sea and wealthy gastronomy for your charming yacht sailing cruise in the Gulf of Poets.

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