Summary:
The villa is located in the fisherman’s village of Portovenere (just listed by New York Times as one of the top 45 most beautiful places to visit on earth and one of the UNESCO world heritage sites), not to mention one of the most beautiful and romantic villages of the Italian Riviera!
Portovenere is the perfect hub for visiting the Cinque Terre and the small islands of Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto. The villa is very conveniently located just a few steps from the shore and a few meters from the historical center, local restaurants, supermarkets, beaches, and the ferry dock. From April-October ferries regularly depart for the Cinque Terre villages.
The Space:
The villa is a five-bedroom, three-bathroom property with a fantastic view and a nice garden overlooking Portvenere's channel and Palmaria island, equipped with all comforts and an outdoor patio great for a dinner with a view or for sipping a good glass of local wine. Upon entering to your right is the living room area with a big window that overlooks the garden, a small but renovated kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, and essentials.
This is the perfect setup for two couples or a family. Parking is at disposal of the guests. For those wishing to visit the area without a car, a driver is available at extra cost for any demand including to be picked up at the airport or upon departure.
Guest Access:
Ground floor: Dining/Living room, kitchen, bathroom with shower
First floor: Four double bedrooms (Queen size beds), a Twin room (2 Single beds), two bathrooms with shower
Square Meters: 200
Outside: Patio, garden and relax area with sea view, large terrace with gazebo and sea view
Private parking: Two cars - (Note: SUVs, Vans and large Berlina do not pass through the gate)
The Neighborhood:
Closest village: the apartment is situated just in Portovenere village.
Closest town: Portovenere
Distance to shopping: grocery shop for essential food Portovenere 300 mt.
Closest restaurant: "La Marina", "Iseo", "La Chiglia" Portovenere, "Locanda Lorena" Palmaria island.
Other restaurants & pubs: Le Grazie 5 mins by car, La Spezia 15 min. by car, Sarzana 30 mins by car, Lerici 30 mins by car.
Closest beaches/sea: Portovenere, Palmaria island 3 min by boat, Cinque Terre 20 mins by ferry boat, Portofino 40 mins by Ferry Boat.
Closest bus stop: 30 mt
Nearest highway: La Spezia 13 km
Nearest train station: La Spezia 13 km
Nearest Airport: Pisa (PSA) 50 mins by car
Getting Around:
Cinque Terre: ferry companies depart daily from the Marina of Portovenere
Shedules and information: http://www.navigazionegolfodeipoeti.it/
Beaches: Portovenere, Cinque Terre 25 mins by car, Fiascherino and Tellaro 45 mins by car, Lerici 30 mins by car
Places to see: Cinque Terre: 15 km by car, Sarzana: 34 Km, Lerici: 24 Km, Fiascherino/Tellaro: 28 km, Montemarcello : 32 Km, Portofino: 90 km, Genova: 100 km, Carrara/marble quarries: 47 km, Versilia/Forte dei Marmi: 60 km, Pisa: 80 km, Lucca: 90, Firenze: 164 km.
Other Things to Note:
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Security Deposit: Euro 400,00 to be paid in Euro by cash on arrival and refunded at the end of the holiday.
Midweek cleanings: Euro 150,00 (Bedlinens/Towels included)
Pets: Euro 5,00 / Day per dog
City Tax: Euro 2,00 / Day per person (First 4 nights only)
Heating: Euro 30,00 / Day
