Portovenere is a charming Italian fishing village located in the Italian Riviera, part of the Ligurian coast. It is situated on the south-western tip of the Ligurian Gulf, just across from the three islands of Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto. The village is known for its picturesque beauty and its mix of medieval and Renaissance architecture, which earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.
The village is surrounded by the sea and is filled with colorful houses, terraced gardens, and cobbled streets. The main street is the Via dell’Amore, which leads to a square with a beautiful view of the sea. In the square, visitors can find the Church of St. Peter, the patron saint of Portovenere, which was built in the 12th century.
Portovenere is known for its rich history, which dates back to the 5th century BC when it was a Greek trading port. During the Middle Ages, the village was a strategic port for the Republic of Genoa and was the site of several battles between the Genoese and the Pisans. In the 16th century, the village was fortified by the Genoese and was later used as a base for the British, French, and American navies during World War II.
Today, Portovenere is a popular tourist destination, offering visitors a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. The village is home to many festivals and events, such as the annual Regata di Portovenere, a traditional boat race. It is also a great place to enjoy the local seafood, which is some of the best in Italy.
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Portovenere in Italy enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with mild and wet winters, warm and sunny springs, hot and sunny summers and mild and wet autumns. During winter, temperatures range from 5°C to 13°C, with occasional snowfall. Spring is usually warm and sunny, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C. Summer is hot and sunny, with temperatures ranging from 17°C to 30°C. Autumn is mild and wet, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 17°C.
Our weather forecast for Portovenere helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 7th 2026 Sep. 7th 2026 | max: 28.5 °C min: 21.8 °C |
9.6 m/s 12.1 m/s |
2.7 % 22.3 m |
75.4 % 1,021 hPa |
06:50:29 19:46:16 |
|
| Sep. 8th 2026 Sep. 8th 2026 | max: 27.2 °C min: 24.5 °C |
9.2 m/s 15.2 m/s |
26.7 % 24.1 m |
80.5 % 1,016 hPa |
06:51:38 19:44:26 |
|
| Sep. 9th 2026 Sep. 9th 2026 | max: 25.7 °C min: 23.4 °C |
18.9 m/s 29.5 m/s |
81.5 % 22.4 m |
84.2 % 1,011 hPa |
06:52:46 19:42:37 |
|
| Sep. 10th 2026 Sep. 10th 2026 | max: 24.2 °C min: 22.5 °C |
18.8 m/s 26.1 m/s |
76.6 % 19.8 m |
81.4 % 1,012 hPa |
06:53:55 19:40:47 |
|
| Sep. 11th 2026 Sep. 11th 2026 | max: 23.4 °C min: 21.4 °C |
14.1 m/s 20.6 m/s |
51.2 % 15.7 m |
76.8 % 1,015 hPa |
06:55:03 19:38:56 |
|
| Sep. 12th 2026 Sep. 12th 2026 | max: 24.6 °C min: 21.7 °C |
17.0 m/s 18.1 m/s |
39.4 % 22.0 m |
68.3 % 1,017 hPa |
06:56:11 19:37:06 |
|
| Sep. 13th 2026 Sep. 13th 2026 | max: 24.6 °C min: 21.5 °C |
15.0 m/s 13.2 m/s |
15.0 % 24.1 m |
59.3 % 1,017 hPa |
06:57:20 19:35:15 |
|
| Sep. 14th 2026 Sep. 14th 2026 | max: 25.7 °C min: 22.6 °C |
14.3 m/s 20.6 m/s |
18.3 % 24.1 m |
62.1 % 1,017 hPa |
06:58:28 19:33:24 |
|
| Sep. 15th 2026 Sep. 15th 2026 | max: 25.6 °C min: 24 °C |
14.7 m/s 20.7 m/s |
2.3 % 24.1 m |
62.3 % 1,018 hPa |
06:59:37 19:31:33 |
|
| Sep. 16th 2026 Sep. 16th 2026 | max: 25.0 °C min: 23.3 °C |
17.0 m/s 15.3 m/s |
23.5 % 24.1 m |
68.2 % 1,016 hPa |
07:00:45 19:29:42 |
|
| Sep. 17th 2026 Sep. 17th 2026 | max: 25.5 °C min: 23 °C |
16.3 m/s 15.8 m/s |
22.8 % 24.1 m |
62.0 % 1,014 hPa |
07:01:54 19:27:50 |
|
| Sep. 18th 2026 Sep. 18th 2026 | max: 24.5 °C min: 23 °C |
14.4 m/s 16.9 m/s |
50.0 % 24.1 m |
69.1 % 1,015 hPa |
07:03:03 19:25:59 |
|
| Sep. 19th 2026 Sep. 19th 2026 | max: 23.7 °C min: 21.6 °C |
22.1 m/s 27.8 m/s |
23.3 % 24.1 m |
65.0 % 1,017 hPa |
07:04:12 19:24:07 |
|
| Sep. 20th 2026 Sep. 20th 2026 | max: 23.1 °C min: 21.1 °C |
22.1 m/s 24.0 m/s |
25.3 % 24.1 m |
62.8 % 1,020 hPa |
07:05:21 19:22:16 |
|
| Sep. 21st 2026 Sep. 21st 2026 | max: 23.3 °C min: 21.3 °C |
17.0 m/s 20.4 m/s |
39.9 % 24.1 m |
63.8 % 1,019 hPa |
07:06:30 19:20:24 |
Would you like to travel to Portovenere on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Portovenere.
| Date | Ship | Passaengers (min - max) | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 26th 2026 Saturday, 26th of Sep. 2026 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 136 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Sep. 28th 2026 Monday, 28th of Sep. 2026 | LE CHAMPLAIN | 184 - 264 | 07:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
| Apr. 30th 2027 Friday, 30th of Apr. 2027 | Scenic Eclipse | 228 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Apr. 30th 2027 Friday, 30th of Apr. 2027 | Sea Cloud II | 96 | 01:30 pm | 11:00 pm | |
| May 1st 2027 Saturday, 1st of May 2027 | Seabourn Ovation | 532 - 638 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| May 2nd 2027 Sunday, 2nd of May 2027 | Royal Clipper | 227 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 17th 2027 Monday, 17th of May 2027 | Royal Clipper | 227 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 23rd 2027 Sunday, 23rd of May 2027 | Scenic Eclipse II | 228 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 24th 2027 Monday, 24th of May 2027 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 31st 2027 Monday, 31st of May 2027 | Azamara Onward | 672 - 804 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jun. 3rd 2027 Thursday, 3rd of Jun. 2027 | LE PONANT | 32 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jun. 9th 2027 Wednesday, 9th of Jun. 2027 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 14th 2027 Wednesday, 14th of Jul. 2027 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 19th 2027 Monday, 19th of Jul. 2027 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 21st 2027 Wednesday, 21st of Jul. 2027 | Azamara Onward | 672 - 804 | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Aug. 5th 2027 Thursday, 5th of Aug. 2027 | MS Europa 2 | 516 | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 6th 2027 Friday, 6th of Aug. 2027 | MS Europa 2 | 516 | 08:00 am | 04:00 am | |
| Aug. 11th 2027 Wednesday, 11th of Aug. 2027 | Sea Dream II | 94 - 112 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 19th 2027 Thursday, 19th of Aug. 2027 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 24th 2027 Tuesday, 24th of Aug. 2027 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 29th 2027 Sunday, 29th of Aug. 2027 | LE PONANT | 32 | 12:00 pm | 11:30 pm | |
| Sep. 6th 2027 Monday, 6th of Sep. 2027 | LE BOREAL | 224 - 264 | 07:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
| Sep. 20th 2027 Monday, 20th of Sep. 2027 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 3rd 2027 Sunday, 3rd of Oct. 2027 | Star Clipper | 170 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 4th 2027 Monday, 4th of Oct. 2027 | LE BOREAL | 224 - 264 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 18th 2027 Monday, 18th of Oct. 2027 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Apr. 12th 2028 Wednesday, 12th of Apr. 2028 | Azamara Journey | 710 - 781 | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Apr. 25th 2028 Tuesday, 25th of Apr. 2028 | Azamara Quest | 722 - 794 | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| May 27th 2028 Saturday, 27th of May 2028 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 29th 2028 Monday, 29th of May 2028 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 184 - 264 | 08:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
| May 31st 2028 Wednesday, 31st of May 2028 | Emerald Kaia | 128 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 5th 2028 Monday, 5th of Jun. 2028 | Azamara Onward | 672 - 804 | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Jun. 10th 2028 Saturday, 10th of Jun. 2028 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 13th 2028 Tuesday, 13th of Jun. 2028 | Emerald Kaia | 128 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 27th 2028 Tuesday, 27th of Jun. 2028 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 22nd 2028 Saturday, 22nd of Jul. 2028 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 19th 2028 Saturday, 19th of Aug. 2028 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 22nd 2028 Tuesday, 22nd of Aug. 2028 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 184 - 264 | 08:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
| Aug. 30th 2028 Wednesday, 30th of Aug. 2028 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 30th 2028 Wednesday, 30th of Aug. 2028 | LE PONANT | 32 | 12:00 pm | 11:30 pm | |
| Sep. 12th 2028 Tuesday, 12th of Sep. 2028 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 3rd 2028 Tuesday, 3rd of Oct. 2028 | Azamara Quest | 722 - 794 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 8th 2028 Sunday, 8th of Oct. 2028 | Emerald Kaia | 128 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 24th 2028 Tuesday, 24th of Oct. 2028 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 184 - 264 | 12:00 am | 11:00 pm |
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