Coasteering between Paraggi Bay and Portofino

Coasteering between Paraggi Bay and Portofino is a guided coastal adventure on the Portofino Promontory in Liguria, northwest Italy. The route follows a stretch of rocky shoreline of about 2 km as the crow flies, linking the sheltered bay of Paraggi, in the municipality of Santa Margherita Ligure, with the village of Portofino. The outing lasts about 2.5 hours and is booked through Freedome, which lists groups of 1 to 12 participants and gives the exact meeting point on booking. Participants swim, scramble over rocks, climb and jump into the sea under the direction of a guide, so the activity suits people with basic fitness and confidence in deep water rather than complete beginners afraid of swimming. The Freedome listing covers the guide and group safety gear, and participants bring swimwear, a towel and water shoes. Age limits are set by the operator and should be confirmed at booking, and anyone with heart, joint or back problems should check suitability first. The guides give a safety briefing on jumping technique, rock hazards and signals before the outing, and the group stays together along a coast with access from the sea, with the Italian emergency number 112 and the coast guard serving as the rescue route. The promontory is a protected landscape, and clear water along the cliffs makes it a rewarding place to swim. The season runs from June to September, when sea temperature is comfortable; swells and strong winds make the route unsafe, so outings are cancelled or changed in rough weather. Prices start from about EUR 73 (around $84) per person. Portofino itself offers the harbour, the Castello Brown viewpoint and cafes to enjoy after the outing, although prices in the village are high and visitors may prefer a picnic.