Paraggi beach

The small beach of Paraggi is situated in the old town of Santa Margherita Ligure. This is the greenest beach in Liguria. The bay is surrounded by bright Mediterranean vegetation, and the water on Paraggi shimmers with all shades of emerald.

Beach description

Paraggi is the sandy beach, that is also well-equipped. The water-based leisure area is not very large, but it is doubled with a wooden walkway on both sides of the bay. It is comfortable to swim here, the water entry is safe and smooth. This place is very popular and crowded during the season.

It's comfortable to swim and sunbathe on Paraggi. Here you can rent sunbeds, umbrellas and towels. There are also showers and changing stalls on the beach. Paraggi is located in a village, so there are many hotels nearby.

Attractions

Santa Margherita Ligure is a small town, but the number of architectural monuments here is significant. These are old churches, castles, villas. The most popular of them are:

  • The Church of Saint Erasmus;
  • Saint Margaret Basilica;
  • Antico Castello Castle;
  • Villa Centurione.

And this is where the hiking trail to Portofino begins.

When is it better to go

In terms of climate, the period from May to October is the most favorable for visiting Italy. The air and water temperature becomes ideal for a classic beach holiday, followed by a trip to the coast of Italy. However, it is necessary to remember that a long summer with the scorching sun, warm sea and pleasant sea breeze attracts crowds of tourists.

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Belmond Splendido Mare
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How to get there

Santa Margherita Ligure is a connecting point for many of the region's popular routes. It is easy to get to the nearest cities (e.g. Portofino) as well as to Genoa or La Spezia from here.

The beach participates in ratings:

7 place in rating Genoa 15 place in rating The best sandy beaches in Italy 9 place in rating Liguria
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