Rapallo Promenade and Harbour – Portofino loop from Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino

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Italy

Liguria

Genoa

Santa Margherita Ligure

Rapallo Promenade and Harbour – Portofino loop from Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino

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Rapallo Promenade and Harbour – Portofino loop from Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino

01:16

18.5km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 114 m for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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67 m

Water Fountain and View of Santa Margherita Ligure

Highlight • Monument

1.70 km

San Michele di Pagana and its small bay

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Spectacular viewpoint of the coast.

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2.81 km

Rapallo Promenade and Harbour

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Rapallo is a fashionable seaside resort with many hotel buildings in the style of classic grand hotels. It became known mainly by the Treaty of Rapallo here the German Reich …

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9.82 km

Provincial Road to Portofino

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Describing this path makes no sense. We must follow it! But be careful in summer it is absolutely not recommended! On the other hand, in the winter in the morning it is pure poetry

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12.2 km

Portofino

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One of the best known Ligurian villages in the world, Portofino is one of the most chic and luxurious places in Italy. The small port overlooking the bay is particularly characteristic.

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13.9 km

Beautiful view of the Paraggi inlet

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Superb point along via Duca degli Abruzzi towards Portofino, where you can stop to take a very Ligurian photo.

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14.7 km

Benches With a View of the Ligurian Coast

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18.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

580 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

245 m

134 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

18°C

16°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

May 22, 2023,Rapallo - Portofino

The route is the goal. On the last 5 km before Portofino there is little traffic and you can enjoy the beautiful area. One or the other bathing beach is also ideal for relaxation. In May the water temperatures were quite okay. The free car park near the old monastery of Valle Christi is a good idea, and before that …

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