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City: - Pop. 5600 - Alt:
9 m a.s.l. - Location: Italian Riviera (Liguria)
 Description:
Characteristic sea village situated on the enchanting Paradise Gulf
among olive and citrus trees, at the foot of the promontory of
Portofino. The typical decorated and colored houses are on a cliff
dropping sheer to the sea and represent the main feature of Camogli.
Thank to its beauty and mild climate Camogli is a very popular sea resort.Sights and Attractions:
The Library The Sanctuary of Nostra Signora del Boschetto The Castle of
Dragone San Fruttuoso abbey (reachable only by means of a ferry)
Christ of the abysses
Museums: Maritime museum
Archeological museum
Events: Feast of San Fortunato, fishermen patron saint, takes
place the 2nd weekend of May with procession, fireworks and fish gastronomic
festival In August takes place the feast of Stella Maris with ships parade and the
Gulf illuminated by thousands of small lamps
Market day: Wednesday
Typical products: Fish, sea fish
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets:Ruta, San Fruttuoso, San Rocco
Neighboring towns: Portofino,
Rapallo, Recco, Santa Margherita Ligure
 Nearby seaside resorts:
Portofino,
Rapallo, Recco, Santa Margherita Ligure
 Nearest airport:
website
 Nearest train stations:
information
 Public transportation:
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Distances:
Florence 220 km;
Genoa 23 km; Milan 158 km;
Orvieto 378 km;
Portofino 15 km;
Rapallo
11 km; Rome 500 km;
Siena
280
km;
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