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Activities and hikes
The Hotel Regina Elena in Santa Margherita Ligure is in a paradise of nature, history, sea and culture.
Stay at our Hotel and set off to discover the numerous points of interest, activities and excursions, by sea and land, in the surroundings.
SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE AND ITS HISTORY
Santa Margherita Ligure, made up of the ancient seaside villages of Pescino and Corte, reunited by Napoleon under the name of Port Napoleon but still today divided by the sixteenth-century castle, is currently a tourist resort where seaside tourism activities coexist with history, culture and traditional activities.
A visit to the Park and Villa Durazzo, as well as the Baroque churches of Santa Margherita and San Giacomo di Corte or the Oratory of Sant’Erasmo with the traditional Ligurian processional crucifixes, can be alternated with the suggestive scene of the return to port of the fishing boats with the catch of the day or an aperitif on the seafront.
If you are an art enthusiast, in the hamlet of San Lorenzo della Costa stands an important Flemish triptych dated 1499 and in the nearby town of San Michele di Pagana you can find a crucifixion by Van Dyck.
PORTOFINO AND THE PARK
The municipality is located in the Gulf of Tigullio, a few kilometers from Santa Margherita Ligure, in a bay at the foot of the promontory of the same name.
Portofino is part of the Portofino Regional Natural Park. The Park, with more than 80 km of paths that wind through 1500 hectares of territory, is a true paradise for hiking lovers, thanks to its variety of routes with breathtaking views, suitable for both the most trained hikers and easy walking lovers.
CINQUE TERRE
About 45 km from Santa Margherita Ligure, there is one of the most characteristic coastal areas of the Levante Riviera: the Cinque Terre, described in poetry by some 20th century authors such as Eugenio Montale.
The famous Via dell’Amore, overlooking the sea, connects Riomaggiore and Manarola.
GENOVA AND THE AQUARIUM
Genova is about 30 km from Santa Margherita Ligure and it not only is the economic center of the region, but also an area of strong cultural interest.
- The Palazzo Ducale of Genoa, through hundreds of years of history experienced as a place of power of the Republic and residence of the Doges, after ten years of long structural restoration work, presents itself not only as a historic building, but also as a structure for cultural and social initiatives of the city and the territory.
- A fundamental stop during a trip to Genoa is Galata, the Maritime Museum and the Nazario Sauro submarine
- In the Porto Antico area of Genoa there is the famous Aquarium of Genoa, the second largest aquarium in the world, which houses numerous fish species from all continents. At the Hotel Regina Elena you can book your guided tour for a unique and unforgettable stay for the whole family!
Sports activities
At the Hotel Regina Elena, every single day can become unforgettable thanks to the variety of activities you can enjoy directly on the beach.
You’ll find many sports activities to try: expert instructors will be ready to make you experience new emotions and adrenaline-pumping activities!
EXCURSIONS BY LAND AND BY SEA IN THE SURROUNDINGS
We offer numerous guided excursions, by land or sea, organized every day by qualified guides.
Starting from the Hotel, guided excursions on the Mountain of Portofino Promontory and Full Day excursions to reach the small fascinating Ligurian villages.
Bike excursions, whale watching and boat trips are also available!
FROM SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE TO SAN FRUTTUOSO
In a small bay, between Camogli and Portofino, it’s possible to discover one of the pearls of Liguria: San Fruttuoso, reachable only by sea or on foot, thanks to the paths of the Mountain of Portofino.
With the return ticket to San Fruttuoso you can also visit Portofino.
The bay of San Fruttuoso is known throughout the world for the Christ of the Abyss, a bronze statue at about 15 meters on the seabed.
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Outdoor Portofino
Want to make your stay in Santa Margherita Ligure truly unforgettable? Discover the many activities in contact with nature that you can do in our territory.
Together with the Outdoor Portofino staff you can discover the secrets of the Portofino Promontory thanks to a wide range of excursions and much more!
Outdoor Portofino offers activities suitable for everyone, such as sailing, kayaking, snorkeling and much more, to be carried out accompanied by instructors and expert guides.
What are you waiting for? Contact us and choose the activity you like the most!
Diving Center
Are you a scuba diving enthusiast?
The Portofino Marine Reserve, located near Santa Margherita Ligure, is considered one of the best locations in Italy to enjoy the experience of scuba diving.
Choose between the recommended diving centers and brace yourself for a fantastic adventure!
DIVING GROUP PORTOFINO
Via Favale 25A – Via Maragliano 25
website: https://www.dgportofino.com/
e-mail: info@dgportofino.com
mobile: 3357259758
IL GRANDE BLU DIVING CENTER
Lungomare Rossetti 1
website: http://www.ilgrandeblu.eu
e-mail: luca@ilgrandeblu.eu
mobile: 3331436109 – phone: 0185295748
PORTOFINO DIVERS GUE DIVING CENTER
Via Jacopo Ruffini 47
website: http://www.portofinodivers.com
e-mail: info@portofinodivers.com
mobile: 3481508600 – phone: 0185280791
Boat trips
The Hotel Regina Elena in Santa Margherita Ligure gives you unforgettable emotions with excursions and boat trips to discover the Ligurian coast!
Our 4-star Hotel, in collaboration with the best professionals in the area, offers support for the organization of fabulous and exciting excursions and boat trips within the Marine Protected Area of Portofino and the Cinque Terre.