Photo: Portovenere Harbour Liguria Italy

Boats adorn the Portovenere Harbour in Liguria, Italy on a daily basis as this is one of the most interesting places to visit and easily accessible by water.

Boats pull into the harbour of Portovenere, Liguria in Italy to wander the waterfront and enjoy all the restaurants and shops that are housed in the display of colorful buildings. The harbour has a vast amount of space for water vessels but it can become very crowded in high tourist season. Boat captains must be careful as to where they are mooring their boats as some areas can become dangerous depending on the wind and the forecast.In the coastal village of Portovenere you can wander past the marina and explore San Pietro church and the historic castle that was built in 1160. Learn of the history of the village and why the architectural masterpieces are a variety of colors and what made Portovenere a UNESCO World Heritage Site.As evening rolls around, the harbour and the buildings along the entire waterfront are lit up creating a breathtaking sight. Enjoy an evening while in Portovenere, strolling along the waterfront with a loved one and feel the romance that seems to spark around you. ... continue below the picture...

... Day or night are both exceptional times to see Portovenere, Liguria and once you have been here you will realize why Italy is such a unique place to see. As you pull into the Portovenere Harbour in Liguria, Italy, the ambiance changes into that of a true Italian village.Portovenere Harbour and waterfront in the Riviera di Levante, National Park Cinque Terre a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Liguria, Italy, Europe.