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Sailing to Liguria Ports and anchorages’ map
A live ranking of your favorite ports and anchorages in Liguria. Read sailors’ reviews, share your best photos, and join Italy‘s sailing group for the local news.
Your favorite anchorages in Liguria
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Baia di San Terenzo is a pretty anchorage, nestled between La Spezia and Portovenere. The holding in… Read more about this listing
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The gulf is well-protected, providing a calm environment that makes it a reliable stop on a sailing … Read more about this listing
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Seno di Paraggi, located along the Ligurian coast near Portofino, offers a peaceful and scenic ancho… Read more about this listing
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Vincent Baia del Silenzio
Baia del Silenzio, or the “Bay of Silence,” is a picturesque cove located in Sestri Levante, Liguria… Read more about this listing
The most popular ports and marinas
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It’s small but full of life, especially if you love fresh fish straight from the boat. Every morning… Read more about this listing
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Mooring is tight, and it’s best suited for smaller boats or a quick stopover. There aren’t extensive… Read more about this listing
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Franky Bogliasco
A tiny fishing harbor tucked along the Ligurian coast. Space is limited, and it’s not the best spot … Read more about this listing
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Romy Portofino
Portofino is undoubtedly one of the most iconic ports on the Ligurian coast. Nestled in a small, she… Read more about this listing
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A brief maritime history of Liguria
Long before Genoa became the powerful maritime republic, the Ligurian people lived along these shores. The Ligurians were a fiercely independent tribe, known for their close-knit communities that thrived despite the rough terrain. They were skilled in both agriculture and trade, often venturing out on small boats to barter goods with neighbouring regions. However, their fiercely protected autonomy eventually drew the attention of the expanding Roman Empire. By the 2nd century BC, the Romans sought to subdue the Ligurian tribes, resulting in a series of conflicts.
Oppida, the fortified hilltop towns
Roman influence, however, was transformative. Liguria’s strategic position along the Via Aurelia, an important Roman road, turned it into a bustling conduit for commerce and communication. Roman settlements began to flourish, with amphitheaters, baths, and villas dotting the coastline. One of the most fascinating legacies of this period is the oppida, the fortified hilltop towns, that still overlook the region. These ancient strongholds, with their intricate stone walls, served as both places of refuge and trading posts.
The Punic Wars
The region also holds a unique place in the history of the Roman Republic’s naval exploits. During the Punic Wars, Liguria’s natural harbours and resources played a crucial role in supporting Rome’s military campaigns against Carthage. The coast, with its secluded bays and steep cliffs, was a perfect hideaway for Rome’s military fleet.
The Genoese merchants
Genoa, of course, would later rise as a maritime power in its own right, but the seeds of that strength were planted centuries earlier. The Genoese merchants, who would come to dominate Mediterranean trade, inherited a tradition of seafaring and commerce that began with the early Ligurians and was amplified by the Roman infrastructure that connected them to a wider world.