Today – a day trip to Porto Venere.
Train to La Spezia then a crowded bus to Porto Venere.
A pleasant coastal town (much like Portofino but less upmarket).
A large wall and fortification surrounds three sides of the town – the remaining side is exposed to the ocean – so less chance of attack on that side – I am guessing.
Two large ships – one docked at the port – probably a maximum of 20 people – Probably non paying guests…. Casino Royale (very fancy).
The other ship is moored in the harbour – Seabourn Encore – 600 paying guests – not sure how many working. Tendering passengers all day to and from the ship and port.
Castles, churches, fortifications to explore. More Gelati..
Then it is the ferry back to La Spezia – much better than the bus. It was a long and windy trip on the bus.
Our ferry – probably 200 paying passengs – much smaller than Casino Royale.
Back to enjoy the sunset, before enjoying the local seafood for dinner.
Porto Venere
Looking back – up the coast – towards Riomaggiore, from Porto Venere
The fortifications
The church with the view
The Castle
The wall down the outside of the town
Casino Royale – Super Yacht
Seabourn Encore
Sunset back at the apartment in Riomaggiore
Italy 2019 