Portovenere: boat tour to discover its islands

Discover the unspoiled beauty of the islands of Portovenere aboard a typical Ligurian fishing boat; admire their hidden bays and caves and dive into the crystal clear waters for a refreshing swim.

We will set off for the archipelago aboard my "Blue Taurus," a typical 5-meter Ligurian fishing boat, symbol of seafaring in these waters. Leaving the port, you can admire the village of Portovenere from the sea, the pearl of the Gulf of Poets and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its typical colorful tower houses and the small church of San Pietro perched on the cliff. Continuing on, we will begin to explore the archipelago, with its three islands with high cliffs, Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto. you will see Torre Scola, an ancient ruined fortress in the middle of the sea, and continue along the coast to discover hidden coves and inlets, where you can dive in for a refreshing swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of these beautiful islands. Tino will show you its lighthouse, while you discover the legend of San Venerio, the patron saint of the island, who rests under the ruins of his monastery. Continuing towards Tinetto, we will arrive at the statue of Stella Maris, the Virgin Mary, perched on a rock in the middle of the sea, like a solitary guardian. Sailing under the high cliffs of these islands, you can admire their caves, before concluding the tour by returning to Portovenere.