Santa Margherita Ligure is a scenic vintage seaside resort located on the Riviera, roughly 35km southeast of Genoa.
You will spot streets lined with palm trees, elegant hotels and villas and scenic views of the Gulf of Tigullio.
Regardless of its blissful appearances that are precisely what every holidaymaker is seeking, Santa Margherita Ligure is renowned for being an ‘insiders’ destination. It is well known for being better value for money than the neighbouring Portofino and lesser tourist traffic than Rapallo.
You travel to Santa Margherita Ligure by flying to the nearest airports which are Genoa, located 31 kilometres away, and serviced by Ryanair and Pisa, which is 120 kilometres away and is serviced by Air Berlin, Ryanair and EasyJet. The train is one of the most excellent alternatives for moving from these cities and entire Italy.
Being a seaport you can take a Portofino day trip, Rapallo, San Fruttuoso and Santa Margherita. Timetables are mostly likely to be routine, so you are better off checking well beforehand to avoid frustration.
Some must-see places nearby are;
Portofino is a high-end small seaside town, which is home to fantastic sailing clubs and high-end hotels. In recent times, it has grown to be more renowned by tourists. However, it does still maintain its high-end taste. You can get to Portofino by boat from Santa Margherita Ligure all around the year if at all the weather allows you.
San Fruttuoso also is known as San Fruttuoso di Camogli is home to two popular tourist attractions; a very ancient Benedictine monastery and an underwater bronze statue that you can see with the glass-bottom boats that frequently run throughout the season. Besides, it is a tiny beach that is generally attractive, and serene, which is an ideal idea to go relax, escaping the hustle and bustle of city life.
Other neighbouring locations which you may wish to visit are the scenic Camogli and Rapallo.
Night life.
When the light of the day leaves the scene of Santa Margherita, to the evening, the magic sets in the glow of the night draw the fantastic outline of this beautiful town.
For visitors that say that “The night is still young,” they can enjoy a night in Covo di Nord Est. This is a renowned discotheque that has restaurants and shops.
Additionally, right at sea, you can get some of the most outstanding and modern clubs, another great spot where you can spend a jovial dancing night.
