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Spiaggia dell'Olivetta
Olivetta Beach
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Spiaggia dell'Olivetta is located on the Ligurian Sea and it is in the 38th place out of 76 beaches in the Genoa region 25.3 km away from its center, the city of Genoa. It is one of the beaches of Portofino settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a tiny bay with crystal blue water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Spiaggia dell'Olivetta coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia di Paraggi, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Spiaggia dell'Olivetta is located in Genoa within Portofino, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Tiny beach, just enough to go for a swim and get out again. We enjoyed it!"
Ronald V
"Small rocky beach, access via stairs down from the castle around 5mins. Smelt fishy and was covered in litter when I visited, may not always be like this though."
Sam Burrow
User reviews
"Tiny beach, just enough to go for a swim and get out again. We enjoyed it!"
Ronald V
"Small rocky beach, access via stairs down from the castle around 5mins. Smelt fishy and was covered in litter when I visited, may not always be like this though."
Sam Burrow
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Paraggi 0.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water
Bonassola 0.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine pebble
Levanto 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Santa Margherita Ligure 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue water
Chiavari 0.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom
Santa Giulia 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Sestri Levante 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Deserted
Moneglia 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue water, Deserted
Deiva Marina 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue water
Monterosso al Mare 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble
Portofino 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue water, Deserted
Nozarego 0.6 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Winterose Wine Bar• 5 min walk
- Portofino Bistrot• 6 min walk
- Bar Gelateria Il Mol...• 6 min walk
- Al Faro di Portofino...• 6 min walk
Attractions
- Portofino• 5 min walk
- Faro di Portofino• 6 min walk
- Baia di Niasca• 12 min walk
- Passeggiata dei Baci• 15 min walk
Transport
- GOA• 32.6km
- Paraggi• 15 min walk
- Rapallo• 5.7km
Localities
- Portofino• 560m
- Genoa• 25.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Spiaggia dell'Olivetta?
The beachline of Spiaggia dell'Olivetta is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Spiaggia dell'Olivetta?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Spiaggia dell'Olivetta, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
Is the Spiaggia dell'Olivetta good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Spiaggia dell'Olivetta does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Spiaggia dell'Olivetta good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Spiaggia dell'Olivetta secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Spiaggia dell'Olivetta is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Spiaggia dell'Olivetta?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Spiaggia dell'Olivetta.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Winterose Wine Bar is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Spiaggia dell'Olivetta?
There are 1709 places to stay in the Spiaggia dell'Olivetta area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Spiaggia dell'Olivetta include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Spiaggia dell'Olivetta from parking?
The Spiaggia dell'Olivetta has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Spiaggia dell'Olivetta?
There are 4 attractions near Spiaggia dell'Olivetta that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Portofino located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
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Noli 0.1 km
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Andora 0.3 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
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