Portovenere travel guide
Portovenere Tourism | Portovenere Guide
You're Going to Love Portovenere
With a population of 1,025, Portovenere is a must-see destination in Liguria, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Portovenere has to offer.
When to visit Portovenere
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portovenere in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Portovenere, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.
How to Get to Portovenere
Plane
Although Portovenere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 61 km from Portovenere. The shortest flight to Portovenere from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Portovenere, followed by Train. The train journey from Portovenere to Florence takes 1h 22m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 56m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Portovenere is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 165 km from Portovenere. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Portovenere using FlixBus or MarinoBus. From Florence, the bus ride to Portovenere takes 145 km and will cost you around £14. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Portovenere
Where to stay in Portovenere
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Portovenere to great affordable options like the Hotel Le Grazie, Portovenere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £352 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Portovenere
Most booked hotels in Portovenere
Hiring a car in Portovenere
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Portovenere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.15.