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Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
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Tra Camogli e Portofino, in una profonda insenatura nella frastagliata costa del Promontorio di Portofino, sorge la celebre Abbazia di San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte nell'intatto borgo marinaro omonimo. Dopo la prima frequentazione monastica, il complesso di San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte fu umile abitazione per pescatori, spesso covo di pirati, poi proprietà per secoli dei Principi Doria: un luogo assolutamente unico, dove l'opera dell'uomo si è felicemente integrata con quella della natura. Sono visitabili il complesso monastico del X-XI secolo con il Chiostro, la Sala Capitolare, la Chiesa; e le tombe dei Doria e il corpo a mare gotico del XIII secolo.
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From Genoa to San Fruttuoso. San Frutuosso details
Aug 2023 • Friends
Nice beach, there are like 3 bars around, with moderate prices. We got there from genoa, went to camogli by train, and then purchased tickets from camogli port to san fruttuoso.

Important note: when programming your activities, be prepared to spend some hours there (1. It is beautiful indeed; 2. The boats coming to pick you up usually encounter issues because of the sea waves - our pick up spent about one hour, while getting of when we arrived in the morning took about 10 minutes). By boat, you can get from San Fruttuoso to Portofino or Camogli or other places. To Portofino there is also a route on foot, which takes about one hour and a half, however be aware that it cannot (or is very hard to) be taken if you don’t have some sneakers/sports shoes or alike.
Written 7 August 2023
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Steve
Nottingham, UK13 contributions
Miss the Monastery, and the area is very crowded - not recommended
Jun 2023
Monastery is 10 minutes max & 17Euro, really disappointing and we were expecting more for the price. As for San Fruttuso, the boat ride from Portofino was nice but the beach and bars were crammed and priced high - I would not recommend going to San Fruttuoso and definitely DO NOT go to monastery.
Written 2 July 2023
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RickSFlorida
Miami, FL167 contributions
Nice day trip by boat.
Oct 2022
Excellent day trip from Santa Margherita Ligure or Camogli. Very interesting Monastery, nice beach and 2 nice bars with views. Worth a trip. You will likely stop at Portofino as well if coming from Camogli. Nice trip and boat ride.
Written 31 October 2022
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Sebastian K
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Chill
Sep 2022 • Couples
Nice place. Small but You can Have nice chill out on The Beach. You can choose private or public. You can Have Your towel. Avoid during Summer holidays as can be busy. Boat to Portofino in every hour. You just Need to ask or research. Dont be a dumb tourist
Written 1 September 2022
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Bart N
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Nice spot but very crowded
Aug 2022 • Friends
Nice spot but very crowded. Don't walk there if you are not fit. Boat is about 20min, 10eu per person from Camogli.......
Written 6 August 2022
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Stephen C
Leigh-on Sea, UK168 contributions
Avoid at all costs…
Aug 2022
Total mayhem avoid like the plague! I thought i had hit the Alamo - a beach akin to Dunkirk! Simply dire…
Written 3 August 2022
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kristinn871
Bloomington, IN202 contributions
Unique experience!
Jul 2022 • Family
What a unique experience! Some of us took the ferry and some did a very challenging hike to reach the rocky and small beach. It was worth it! The backdrop of the abbey and the cliffs surrounding were lovely. We rented benches from the little booth, which were nice, and ate at Da Laura, which was a lovely place to eat.
Written 4 July 2022
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Brett D
Melbourne, Australia16 contributions
Great location - tough hike home to Portofino!
May 2022
I can recommend a trip to this abbey and beach from Portofino. We took the ferry and that in itself was a pleasant thing to do (good views of the lighthouse, coves and clifftop villas). We made a visit to the abbey - which is worthwhile (given its long history and isolation, and association with the Doria family). We spent some time on the beach - we hired sun lounges as the public areas were jam-packed with school kids (Friday school excursions!). We swam out to the statue of Christ in the abyss, but without diving gear could only get a glimpse of the statue (the water wasn't super clear that day). We saw many fish on the swim out and back though.
We then chose to walk back to Portofino (noting some reviews suggesting it was a pleasant walk). Be aware, it was quite a tough walk and it took us every bit of two hours to cover the 5km back. The path was not in good condition and in some areas I needed my hands to get up some of the climbs. Take lots of water too. I'm in my mid 50s but pretty fit, and I was knackered by the end. Great views though.
Written 9 June 2022
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alaka
Boston, MA17 contributions
Unique setting and mediterranean waters!
Aug 2021
Unforgettable setting to spend a half-day by the beach. Make sure to take the early ferry or you will be stuck with no room on the beach because it is tiny and it gets very crowded. Make a reservation for lunch at Da Laura and you won't regret it. The beach is divided into two areas. We went to the beach club on the left (facing the abbey). Nice changing rooms. Would recommend (but again, only if you can get there on the early side).
Written 28 December 2021
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Kai U
Koege, Denmark144 contributions
Great beach - cheap beach!
Sep 2021 • Couples
A beautiful stone-beach with, even it's Portofino area, pretty low prices. The beach, once you get there, is free. To rent a sunbed costs from 5€ per day... there are 3 restaurants and two bars. The beach bar has snacks and drinks for reasonable prices. The water in the Bay is amazing, but watch your kids, as the water gets deep after a couple of meters only.
Written 5 October 2021
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