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Ever heard of Camogli, Italy? This little beach town is one of my favorite gems in Italy — a gorgeous seaside town on the Ligurian Coast that makes a perfect alternative to Cinque Terre.
Located on the western side of the Portofino Peninsula, Camogli is just 15 miles from busy Genoa. It’s small enough to visit on a day trip from other Ligurian towns, but I think it’s one of the better options for a base in this part of northern Italy.
Camogli (pronounced ca-MO-lee) is probably my favorite town along the Italian Riviera. This is an exceedingly pleasant place to spend a few days — and while Camogli is popular with Italians, it’s mostly unknown to international travelers.
Camogli gets so much right — gorgeous houses, tightly packed together and painted in vibrant hues of terra cotta, pistachio, and canary. A long, pebbly beach, with neon turquoise waves to swim in. And so many fabulous seafood restaurants dishing up the catch of the day.
The bright colors of this town helped fishermen find their way home. Incidentally, the name “Camogli” is thought to refer to the fishermen’s wives.
Even today, I think Camogli still feels more like a fishing village than a typical Italian Riviera resort. A perfect place to laze about, swim in the sea, and eat fresh seafood. The best things to do in Camogli are all about enjoying la dolce vita.
And if you’re up for exploring, it couldn’t be easier to take day trips to Cinque Terre, Rapallo, Portofino, and plenty more towns of the Italian Riviera. Let’s take a look at what this amazing little town has to offer!
This post was co-written by Adventurous Kate and Hannah Cooper and was published in January 2025.
Best Things to Do in Camogli, Italy
Enjoy the beautiful beach
Camogli’s pastel-colored town is home to a pebble and black-sand beach that looks straight out of a postcard. This beach is quite large for such a small town (not to mention better than anything you’ll find in Cinque Terre), with a big area cordoned off for swimming in the shallow water of the Ligurian Sea.
There’s a decent amount of free space where you can lay down a towel and go for a dip. Otherwise, you can rent a sun lounger and…
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