Making the most of Santa Margherita
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Cruise ships are not able to dock at this port, so passengers are tendered ashore to the center of town.
Be aware that tender operations will not take place in slightly rough conditions. For that reason, ships scheduled to anchor at Santa Margherita are often diverted to Genoa.
Tender boats dock at a harbor in Santa Margherita Ligure's heart.
On Italy's stunning Ligurian coast, Santa Margherita has Mediterranean history. Explore the Republic of Genoa’s 1550 castle defense against North African pirates; tour Lavagna and San Salvatore di Cogorno's Roman Gothic basilica; and visit picture-perfect Portofino with views from Portofino Lighthouse.
Getting around
Walking makes Santa Margherita very easy to get around.
An efficient bus network links center to Nozarego, Paraggi and San Lorenzo della Costa villages, plus Portofino, Camogli, Recco and Rapallo.
Main community routes are:
Line 8: Rapallo - Santa Margherita - Covo Nord est
Line 72: Santa Margherita - Ruta - Recco
Line 73: Santa Margherita - Ruta - Camogli - Recco
Line 77: Case popolari Santa Margherita - San Siro - Stazione Santa Margherita - Nozarego
Line 82: Santa Margherita - Portofino
Santa Margherita also has a valid maritime tourist boat service linking nearby locations. By boat, it is possible to reach enchanting Portofino and San Fruttuoso di Camogli in the Cinque Terre, as well as larger centers such as Rapallo, Chiavari and Genova.
Money
Currency: Euro.