Palmaria Island loop trail from Porto Venere
Palmaria Island loop trail from Porto Venere
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Palmaria Island loop trail from Porto Venere
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6.21km
240m
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Explore the natural beauty of Palmaria Island on a moderate loop trail, covering 3.9 miles (6.2 km) with an elevation gain of 803 feet (245 metres). This hike typically takes around 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete, offering a journey through varied landscapes. You will walk through Mediterranean scrub,…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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View of the Church of San Pietro in Porto Venere
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1.26 km
View of the Church of San Pietro, Porto Venere
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1.60 km
View of Porto Venere from the island of Palmaria
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1.90 km
Picnic Area in Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere
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2.28 km
Palmaria Island Summit (180 m)
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2.39 km
Fort Cavour
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5.23 km
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6.21 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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2.82 km
1.69 km
1.15 km
553 m
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5.33 km
333 m
286 m
205 m
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With my friend on the motorboat from La Spezia, I didn't want to miss the opportunity of the circular hike. Short but crisp round with great viewpoints.
The journey by 🚌 to Porto Venere from La Spezia Centrale train station was quite interesting, as it led for miles past military forts of the Italian Navy on the Gulf of La Spezia. We also saw the large warships moored there. From Porto Venere, we took a small ferry to the island of Palmaria. At just under 2 km², Palmaria is the largest island in Liguria and, due to its location at the entrance to the Gulf of La Spezia, is of military importance. We heard this in the form of cannon shots overhead. 😁 Besides a few ruined fortresses and still-used military buildings, there are a few private homes and plenty of wild nature. 😊 Hiking is permitted on the island. There are no longer any places to stop for refreshments in the fall. Besides four other hikers, we encountered many free-roaming goats. 🐐 The views from the island across the sea, to the mainland, and to the neighboring island of Tino are breathtakingly beautiful. 🤩 At 🌞, the colors are simply magnificent. The paths here resemble the mountain trails on the mainland. Strictly speaking, the island is no longer part of the Cinque Terre, but it lies at the end of the associated peninsula. We really enjoyed it. 👌
this tour is definitely NOTHING for flip-flops and sandals 😩
Really nice trip. You need to have good shoes and plenty of water. Lots of climbs, not particularly difficult.... I recommend you take this route in spring and autumn.
Today excursion in Liguria, Palmaria island with the cai. Simple suitable for everyone. Except for a couple of spots where it was almost necessary to sit down
I don't understand komoot...I walked for at least 2 hours at a calm pace, I certainly didn't run
Both Portovenere and Palmaria island are gems... But, in terms of cleaning maintenance, they make themselves desired... Another consideration, when you're in those places, you think you're eating fresh fish, instead... it's not like that.. I am referring to the inn located on the Palmaria island...
We left counterclockwise at 11. At the top we stayed an hour visiting the garden and enjoying the island at 360 degrees. We arrived in Terrizzo at 3.30 pm with a stop for lunch in Pozzale. The time taken is longer ... I don't know how the app calculates it.