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What to do in Santa Margherita Ligure

Santa Margherita Ligure is the refined pearl of Tigullio: Liberty villas, the marina, the statue of Christopher Columbus and Paraggi bay. From here, Portofino is just a few minutes away by boat, bus or on foot along the panoramic road.

Guides & itineraries

EventsPortofino - Santa Margherita RegattaA regatta open to dinghies and keelboats linking the two pearls of Tigullio.Read EventsVele d'Epoca del Tigullio in Santa Margherita LigureIn mid-September the gulf of Santa Margherita hosts one of the most elegant classic-yacht regattas in the Mediterranean.Read EventsClassical Music Festival in Santa Margherita LigureA chamber music festival with concerts in the historic churches and gardens of Santa Margherita.Read ExperiencesWhat to do in the evening in Santa Margherita LigureWhat to do at night in Santa Margherita Ligure: harbour aperitifs, fish restaurants, venues and summer concerts.Read EventsCinema under the Stars in Santa Margherita LigureAll August long Villa Durazzo hosts evening screenings of classics and new releases.Read EventsSaint James Feast in Santa Margherita LigureOn 25 July Santa Margherita Ligure celebrates its patron with fireworks over the sea.Read FoodSea-view restaurants in Santa Margherita LigureThe best sea-view restaurants in Santa Margherita Ligure: fish, focaccia, harbour trattorias and sunset dinners.Read BeachesParaggi beach: how to get there and what to knowParaggi beach between Santa Margherita and Portofino: how to get there, prices, parking and practical tips.Read EventsInternational Sea Festival in Santa Margherita LigureThree days of talks, exhibitions and regattas dedicated to sea culture in the heart of Tigullio.Read EventsSaint Erasmus Feast in Santa Margherita LigureThe fishermen of Santa Margherita celebrate their patron with a sea procession on 2 June.Read What to seeVilla Durazzo in Santa Margherita Ligure: history and gardensGuided tour of Villa Durazzo in Santa Margherita Ligure: history, frescoed halls, Italian park and opening hours.Read BeachesThe beaches of Santa Margherita Ligure and ParaggiGuide to the beaches of Santa Margherita Ligure and Paraggi: free beaches, beach clubs and tips for families.Read What to seeWhat to see in Santa Margherita LigureA complete guide to Santa Margherita Ligure: the seafront, basilica, Villa Durazzo and the most beautiful beaches.Read

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