Places
Beach·Easy·Scenic·Iconic
San Fruttuoso, Portofino
Liguria
San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte between Camogli and Portofino has a 10th-century Benedictine abbey directly on the beach — no road access, only boat from Camogli/Portofino or a 2-hour mountain trail. The Christ of the Abyss statue is 17 m underwater in the marine reserve below. The bay is a Ligurian gem. Dogs on leash on the trail.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- 10th-century Benedictine abbey directly on the beach
- Christ of the Abyss statue 17 m underwater in marine reserve
- No road — only boat or 2-hour mountain trail
With your dog
Boat or trail; dogs on leash.
