Santa Margherita Ligure

Santa Margherita Ligure is a coastal town in Liguria built around a curved bay with a marina holding approximately 600 vessels and commercial waterfront structures. Palms and gardens line the promenade that curves along the shoreline.

Two separate villages called Peschino and Corte merged in 1813 to form a united settlement first called Porto Napoleone. The community adopted its current name in 1815, replacing the French designation.

The town is named after Saint Margaret and maintains a connection to this saint through local devotion and the waterfront atmosphere. Residents and visitors gather along the seafront and in the central square for evening strolls and social moments.

The central train station offers good connections, reaching Genoa in about 35 minutes and Cinque Terre in roughly 45 minutes, with frequent local buses to nearby Portofino. The station is within walking distance of the main waterfront area and serves as a convenient starting point for exploring.

Buildings throughout the town feature painted wall frescoes that create optical illusions and add visual depth to the facades using clever shading. These artistic details transform an ordinary walk through the streets into an unexpected visual experience.

Location: Metropolitan City of Genoa

Capital city: Santa Margherita Ligure

Elevation above the sea: 13 m

Shares border with: Portofino, Rapallo, Camogli

Address: 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy

Website: https://comune.santa-margherita-ligure.ge.it

GPS coordinates: 44.33493,9.21012

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:26