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Before you go
Your trip to Camogli.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Camogli – Ligúria Destination Gênova and Portofino about 25 km from Gênova
How to get there
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Aeroporto di Genova Cristoforo Colombo (GOA) Gênova · 32 km
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Camogli-San Fruttuoso 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before booking. Take the train from Milan to Gênova and from there the regional train to Camogli station, about 30 minutes. The nearest airport is Gênova.
How many days
Half a day is enough for the waterfront, the harbour and the basilica. A full day allows you to add the boat to San Fruttuoso, which departs from Camogli’s port year‑round.
When to go
From April to June and in September and October the weather is usually pleasant. July and August are hot and busy at the beach. The Sagra del Pesce, a fried fish festival, usually takes place on the second Sunday in May.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The train station is up above the village, a few minutes’ walk from the waterfront. Parking in the village is limited; arriving by train is easier.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Camogli
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Morning
Boat to San Fruttuoso
Catch an early boat from Camogli’s port to the bay of San Fruttuoso and visit the abbey. Check the return schedule before you set off.
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Afternoon
Lunch and seafront
Back in Camogli, have lunch near the waterfront and walk along the colorful houses above the pebble beach.
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Late afternoon
Basilica and Dragonara
Climb the staircase up to the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta and walk around the tip of the former islet, beside the Castello della Dragonara.
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Evening
Focaccia and dinner
Dine in the village from around 7:30 or 8:00 PM. Recco focaccia, with cheese, is a specialty of the neighboring town and appears on menus throughout the region.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get from Camogli to San Fruttuoso?
By boat from the port of Camogli, with departures year-round and more frequent service in high season. On foot, via the trails of the Portofino park, with ascents and descents. The boat may not run in rough seas.
Can you do a day trip from Gênova?
Yes. The regional train takes about 30 minutes from Gênova to Camogli.
Does Camogli have a beach?
Yes, a pebble beach along the waterfront, in front of the colorful houses, with stretches of free access and paid facilities.
What is the Sagra del Pesce?
It's Camogli's fried fish festival, which usually takes place on the second Sunday of May, featuring a giant frying pan on the edge of the harbor.
Is there a tourist tax?
Yes. A tourist tax is charged on accommodation.