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Historic neighborhood · Gênova, Liguria
Boccadasse
A former fishing village within Genoa, with colorful houses around a small pebble cove, at the end of Corso Italia.
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About Boccadasse
Boccadasse is an old fishing village that is now part of Genoa, east of the center. The colorful houses crowd around a small pebble cove, with boats pulled up on the sand. Some fishermen still work there.
The village sits at the end of Corso Italia, the city’s main seaside promenade, which runs from Foce to Boccadasse. Walking the promenade, with the sea on one side, is a common activity for locals.
Above the cove is Capo Santa Chiara, a promontory with the Türcke castle. From there you can see the gulf and, on clear days, the silhouette of the Portofino promontory.
The alleys and steps between the houses lead to small bars and gelaterias. In summer, residents use the pebbles as a beach.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1 to 2 hours, including the walk along Corso Italia.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when many Genovese go there. On summer weekends the cove tends to get crowded.
How to get there
By bus from Brignole station, about 20 minutes; check the line at the time. On foot, along Corso Italia, it is about 3 km from the Foce neighborhood.
Tip
Combine it with a walk along Corso Italia and a gelato at one of the village’s gelaterias.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Boccadasse
Does Boccadasse have a beach?
There is a small pebble cove, used as a beach by locals in summer. It’s more a place for a stroll than for spending the whole day.
How do you get from the center to Boccadasse?
By bus from Brignole station, in about 20 minutes, or on foot along Corso Italia, the seaside promenade.
What's the best time to go?
Late afternoon, when the light falls on the houses and the people of Genoa go out for a walk along Corso Italia.