Camogli is a pastel-fronted fishing village on the Golfo Paradiso with a pebble beach, a harbour overlooked by the Castel Dragone and the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, and the gateway to the Portofino promontory.
Camogli lies about 25 km east of Genoa and is the easiest coastal day trip. Trenitalia regional trains leave Brignole and Principe several times an hour and take about 25-30 minutes, costing EUR 3.50 from Brignole or EUR 4.60 from Principe (~$4-5) under the Tariffa 39/9/Liguria. The compact old harbour is lined with tall painted houses, and the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta and the Castel Dragone sit directly above the water. Camogli is also the departure point for Golfo Paradiso boats to Punta Chiappa and San Fruttuoso, a combination that fills a full day. In May the village hosts the Sagra del Pesce, in which fish are fried in a giant pan for the public.
| Distance | 25 km east of Genoa |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 25-30 minutes by train |
| Getting there | Train (Trenitalia Regionale from Genova Brignole or Piazza Principe to Camogli-San Fruttuoso, about 25-30 minutes, EUR 3.50 from Brignole / EUR 4.60 from Principe (~$4-5)) |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Via Garibaldi, 16032 Camogli GE, Italy |
How to get there
- Mode
- Train
- Duration
- 25-30 minutes
- Cost
- EUR 3.50-4.60 (~$4-5)
- Notes
- Several trains per hour from Brignole and Principe; the station is a 5-minute walk down to the harbour
- Mode
- Boat
- Duration
- About 45 minutes
- Cost
- EUR 13 one way / EUR 21 return (~$15 / ~$24)
- Notes
- Golfo Paradiso boats from Genoa Porto Antico or Nervi in the warm season; golfoparadiso.it, +39 0185 772091
- Mode
- Car
- Duration
- 35-45 minutes
- Notes
- Via the A12 motorway exit Recco or the coastal Via Aurelia; summer weekend parking is scarce
Suggested itinerary
- Take a morning regional train from Brignole, walk down Via Garibaldi to the harbour, visit the basilica and the Castel Dragone, have lunch of fried fish or focaccia on the waterfront, then take the afternoon boat to San Fruttuoso or return by train.
Location
Via Garibaldi, 16032 Camogli GE, Italy
44.3490, 9.1507 View on map
Highlights
- Castel Dragone and the seafront promenade
- Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta
- Boat to San Fruttuoso and Punta Chiappa
- Focaccia di Recco and fresh seafood on the harbour
- Sagra del Pesce on the second weekend of May
Tips for visiting
- Trains stop at Camogli-San Fruttuoso station; follow the stairs downhill to the harbour
- Boats to San Fruttuoso leave from the inner harbour in the historic centre and can be cancelled in rough seas
- Wear shoes for the pebble beach and carry water on hot days
When to visit
Late spring and early autumn; avoid August weekends when the village is crowded.
Accessibility
The station is uphill from the harbour with many steps; the seafront promenade is flat but narrow and the beach is pebble.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Genoa to Camogli?
Take a Trenitalia regional train from Genova Brignole or Piazza Principe to Camogli-San Fruttuoso; it takes about 25-30 minutes and costs about EUR 3.50-4.60 (~$4-5).
Can I reach San Fruttuoso from Camogli?
Yes. Golfo Paradiso boats run from Camogli's harbour to San Fruttuoso in the warm season at EUR 11 one way / EUR 17 return (~$13 / ~$20) in 2026, subject to weather.
Is Camogli worth a half day?
Yes, but combining it with San Fruttuoso or a walk toward Punta Chiappa makes a full day.