I’d been touring the Ligurian region of Italy like gangbusters for three days straight, based solely on a mission to feast on as much local cuisine as I could muster. Predictably, my waistline expanded with each new town we visited, starting with Porto Venere where I learned how to cook various mussel-based dishes, then Varese Ligure where I made a pesto-flavoured pasta from scratch, and then Chiavari where I had dinner at the renowned Lord Nelson restaurant.
With plans of a diet and a strict workout regime for when I came home to Berlin, I concluded the tour in Camogli, Italy. A small fishing village along the Italian Riviera where the mountains melt into the sea, I immediately fell in love.
Photos To Make You Want To Visit Camogli Italy
I’m sure this comes as no surprise to anyone, as I’ve been known to easily throw my love around for various towns and cities across Europe but I’ve always had a soft spot for Italy. It was the first European country I ever visited and there was one year when I visited the country on four separate occasions! If that’s not love, I don’t know what is.
My time in Camogli started off with a cooking lesson Focacceria Pasticceria Revello, where I learned how to whip up Focaccia col Formaggio di Recco like a pro. As expected, it was fresh and delicious melt-in-your-mouth goodness. As such, I highly recommend coming here and tasting the different types of focaccia on offer.
After the cooking class concluded, I spent some time wandering around Camogli not just so I could see the town, but more importantly, walk off all that focaccia. Italy was experiencing warmer than usual weather, even though it was the end of October. It was mild enough to walk around without a jacket, with just a t-shirt and jeans, and let the sunshine kiss your skin.
The residential apartment buildings along the shore are painted with bright and cheerful colors. What’s really cool is that many facades in Camogli (and throughout the Ligurian region) are decorated with a special Trompe L’Oei treatment, a form of art that can be deceptive to the eye. Where you think you see a balcony or open window are in fact paintings that look surprisingly real.
The harbor was full of fishing boats, nets, and little tokens of love.
I stood there watching the waves crashing along the shore for a really long time. The view held me spellbound and I found it hard to tear myself away. The early morning sun spilling through the trees cast a dreamlike glow over Camogli. Sigh, so romantic.
Would you visit Camogli Italy? Do you have any tips for this lovely town? Drop us a note in the comments section!
Good To Know
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Booking.com2) While you’re in the area, go on a guided tour and make your time in Liguria even more special.
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- Yes, There Are Cats In the Roman Coliseum And They Live There – As you tour the ancient structure, you’ll notice various cats in the Roman Coliseum, and yes, they happen to call this place home.
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Definitely a romantic spot – gorgeous! I can’t believe I have only been to the Italian coast once…
@Andrea – You and John definitely need to go back! It’s so lovely in Camogli.
Ooo, a very photogenic place! 😉
@Audrey – Indeed! Italy is crazy beautiful. It’s almost hard to believe it’s real sometimes. 🙂
I didn’t spend much time on the Italian Riviera so I’ve never heard of Camogli. It looks absolutely beautiful. Great find!
Looks like a beautiful and relaxing destination
@Dean – These coastal villages and towns make me weak in the knees. They are just so so beautiful! 🙂
@Jade – Camogli certainly is! Wish I had more time there than just a few hours.
I’ve had a soft spot for Italy nearly my whole life — and I haven’t even been there! Luckily, that should be changing soon. These photos are a beautiful introduction to Camogli. Easy to see why you loved it.
I really liked the region around Cinque Terre, even though we only spent a sinlge day across all 5 of the towns. We did a lot around the region. Portovenere was really awesome and with the castle actually more interesting than the fishing villages down the way.
@Cathy – I am so glad to hear that you’ll finally get to see Italy. Can’t wait to read about your adventures. 🙂
@Andrew – Porto Venere was my favorite of all the villages we toured. I will be back someday!
Great photos! I love the Italian country side, the food there is soo good; I’ve only been to Umbria, but definitely plan on travelling more in Italy!
@Jarmo – Thank you so much! And me too. Hope you make it back soon.
What a nice post.
We live in Italian Riviera and I can say that Camogli is a pictoresque village, where you can eat the best “Focaccia” ever!
Liguria is renowed for its land “cinque terre”, but let me say that all Liguria region is faboulous.
Romantic villages like Cervo, Alassio, Laigueglia worth a trip, and ancient villages in the hinterland are fascinating.
You can visit my Pinterest La Meridiana page on West Coast Italian Riviera and you’ll be amazed.
If you need any information regarding Liguria, please write me: I would be pleased to help you exploring the best locations, traditions, with visit at oil mills, primary ingredient in our healthy mediterranean cuisine.
Liguria and Italian Riviera: a motivating journey!
… I forgot to say that other nice pics on Liguria hinterland villages are on “Pinterest La Meridiana Italian Riviera Historic Villages”
Hope you will enjoy, and we wish nice trips with Cheryl Howard!
Have a nice day,
Alessandra
Alessandra – Thanks for your comments. I’m sure my readers may benefit from your suggestions.