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Most Viewed Things to Do in Camogli

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promenade of Camogli

promenade of Camogli, Camogli

 2 Reviews  This is one of the best places for a pic of the promenade. Click on the pic and you will see two huge trees bending dangerously over the promenade. When you get closer to this place in reality, you... 

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Camogli Fish Fry

Camogli Fish Fry, Camogli

 1 Review  What you are looking at are 2 enormous frying pans. Once a year, on the second Sunday in May, Camogli has a huge fish fry (La Sagra del Pesce) in which pans like these are used to fry a VERY large... 

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San Fruttuoso

San Fruttuoso, Camogli

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S.Maria Assunta

S.Maria Assunta, Camogli

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Stella Maris

Stella Maris, Camogli

 roglevine Says:  The Stella Maris is a tradition that occurs in Camogli every year on the first Sunday of August. “The Dragun” is the protagonist in a wonderful procession of... 

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A Real Fishing Village ( 2 photos)

A Real Fishing Village ( 2 photos), Camogli

 nicolaitan Says:  The promenade de Garibaldi and the beach lie south of the imposing castle, with stores along the promenade as well as restaurants. But by walking north of the... 

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great houses on the hill

great houses on the hill, Camogli

 globetrott Says:  Have a look at the many houses with 8 and even more floors.You may enter at the basement of course and mostly the houses also have a back-entrance in the 4th or... 

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watch out for the light-tower

watch out for the light-tower, Camogli

 globetrott Says:  On top of the small hill at the end of the promenade, you may see the lighthouse at the port-entrance.In the late afternoon the sun will go down in a perfect... 

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The biggest pan in the world

The biggest pan in the world, Camogli

 globetrott Says:  These are the 2 biggest pans in the world...they will be used to make a great pan of roasted fishes once a year during a big festivity on the 2nd sunday in May... 

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The long stairs down to the beach promenade

The long stairs down to the beach promenade, Camogli

 globetrott Says:  Simply follow the nice lady from the travelagency "pollon" down these plenty of steps in order to get to the beach-promenade.The whole town of Camogli is... 

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a great beach

a great beach, Camogli

 globetrott Says:  The water quality is not really perfect in the area around Genova, and swimming is therefore forbidden at many places, but the beaches are great here in Camogli... 

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Nothing Better than "Hanging Out..."

Nothing Better than "Hanging Out...", Camogli

 NeeNaVal Says:  EXPLORE IT ALL...Take an enjoyable afternoon retreat, or spend a relaxing week and branch out to other little towns in the area... 

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Bagni - to take a bath

Bagni - to take a bath, Camogli

 globetrott Says:  Bagni is the italian word for Bath - and you will find cabins to change your clothes down on the beach. 

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pittoresque scenery & fishingboats

pittoresque scenery & fishingboats, Camogli

 globetrott Says:  Have a look for the many colorfull fishing-boats on the beach.Fishing makes still a good living for many families in this area.And lots of fish-restaurants are... 

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walk the coastline

walk the coastline, Camogli

 globetrott Says:  Walk the coastline and climb up the hill for a better view over the bay 

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always strolling...

always strolling..., Camogli

 pollon Says:  ...as far as you spot these steps on the left... up there the view is worth and you can sit in front of it enjoying a chat with your guest... 

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another...

another..., Camogli

 pollon Says:  and here is another experiment with my camera and the sunset in Camogli on a further visit... 

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the view...

the view..., Camogli

 pollon Says:  and if you like the panorama, you can play with different cameras and different exposures pointing exactly the same view, as I did, to impress it on pics... 

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strolling...

strolling..., Camogli

 pollon Says:  just enjoy the panorama, the sun if on a sunny day and stroll around... following the promenade, go as far as... 

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Sailing boats

Sailing boats, Camogli

 rozehill Says:  See the boats sitting on the water, they all looked very pretty against the sea. 

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Splendid Views

Splendid Views, Camogli

 rozehill Says:  You could see Portofino further up the Ligurian Coast 

Top 3 Hotels in Camogli

La Camogliese

 3 Reviews and 55 Opinions  We were disappointed as the price did not reflect the service - the only way in was via steps; we... 

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Cenobio Dei Dogi Hotel

 2 Reviews and 147 Opinions  Set on the water's edge, with a panoramic view of Camogli. Lushly landscaped - salt water pool -... 

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 You could see Portofino further up the Ligurian Coast 

 

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Q:  Hi Everyone, We are happy to be using CAMOGLI as a home base for 7 nights in Liguria this September. But we're confused as... 

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A: camogli is a lovely place. but why do you need a car? it is on the train line - and the ferries leave from there - and i am sure there are plenty buses that go... 

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Camogli - a lovely place on the Ligurian Coast

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 Camogli is a lovely town situated directely on the ligurian Coast, about 30 Km east of Genua 

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The House of Wives

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 I have very much wanted to go to Camogli ever since I saw a photo of it taken early last century of a wild sea beating right up against the buildings. It used to be a dirt poor fishing village - a... 

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one spot, two VTers, two round trips...

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 Have you ever watched the movie "Groundhog Day" where the main character, a weather forecaster, spends the night where he is to do a broadcast the next day about the annual ritual of the coming out of... 

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The Unspoiled Ligurian Seaside Village

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 A Conde Nast Traveller magazine article in early 2004 featured 7 unspoiled Mediterranean fishing villages - Camogli got the cover. In existence as early as the 2nd-3rd Century, it spent many centures... 

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Camogli....an enchanting village

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Camogli. I'd love to share with you the 11 tips I've written, the 13 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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