Paraggi - Eremo di Niasca - Portofino

A short itinerary that passes through a small but delightful corner of the Park: the Hermitage of Niasca.

The route starts from Paraggi, which can be reached from Santa Margherita Ligure by bus or with a pleasant walk along the coast.

Once in the village, take the staircase on the right that climbs into the woodland and leads to the Paraggi - Portofino pedestrian path, a beautiful route that runs parallel to the road below, offering splendid views over the bay, known as the Walk of Kisses.
After a few meters, a sign indicates on the right the direction to the Hermitage: it is a path that climbs through a shaded valley and reaches the Hermitage of Niasca in about 10 minutes.

The complex, built in the 13th century and later expanded in the 19th century, has been restored and completely renovated, together with the surrounding area, and today serves as a refuge for overnight stays and a place to eat (for opening times and availability: niasca@eremosantantonio.it).

Keeping the building on your right, continue uphill to take the path that climbs, somewhat hidden, into the woods; you ascend, with some steeper stretches, through the forest for about 300 meters until reaching the locality of Fossello.
Walk a few meters to the left to meet the path (drivable at this point for residents) that connects Portofino Vetta to Portofino Mare, marked with a red square ; follow it downhill to reach the red church of St. Sebastian.
Continue descending, passing a drinking water tap and enjoying incredible panoramic views over Paraggi, to arrive after about 20 minutes at the famous Portofino square.

After the inevitable walk through the village, where boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries follow one another, head uphill towards the Church of San Martino, along the road leading to the Walk of Kisses, which in just under half an hour brings you back to Paraggi, completing this short but rewarding walk.

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