Hotel Albergo Ristorante Paradiso, Portovenere, La Spezia

Hotel Paradiso, Portovenere

Hotel Paradiso is beautifully situated on the Gulf of Portovenere on the Ligurian coast of northern Italy, with views over the sea to the island of Palmaria and a backdrop of the Apuan Alps. Portovenere, together with the renowned Cinque Terre (Five Villages) and the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto have been awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO, and it is no wonder, with their stunning scenery. Popular walking trails connect the Cinque Terre, traversing the rugged coastline and offering ever-changing views. Ferries also sail between the villages, the islands and Portovenere.

The three-star Paradiso is perched on the cliffs right on the water's edge, and breakfast or dinner of typical Ligurian cuisine can be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the twinkling sea. This three-star hotel has crisp, modern rooms with en suite showers, minibars, satellite TV, direct-dial phones and air conditioning. Some have balconies with more sea views. The hotel's useful amenities include laundry, wireless internet access, 24-hour reception, private car parking, and transportation to and from the airport at La Spezia, the nearest main city.

Portovenere is dotted with Gothic and Romanesque churches, a castle and Roman sites waiting to be explored. The area also has an intriguing literary past - in 1822 the poet Byron swam from the Grotta dell'Arpaia (now collapsed) across the gulf of La Spezia to San Terenzo, to visit his contemporary, Shelley.

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Double room from €70

 

Score from 26 reviews: 7/10