PORTOFINO, A SMALL GEM IN LIGURIA AND REGIONAL NATURAL PARK
2 - The second trail is between Portofino and Abbey of San Fruttuoso (pic n°6). This is a particularly beautiful scenic trail running along the coast offering stunning views. The Abbey of San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte was originally built in the tenth century by Greek monks and has been rebuilt several times. The famous statue of Christ of the Abyss (pic n°5) placed on the seabed in 1954 and restored in the '90s is located in the bay of the Abbey.
Anyway, whatever trail you will choose, walking along them, you will be surrounded by silence, scents of nature, and colors that this beautiful and peaceful park features. One simply can not get enough of it as it offers so many beauties such as the cool and shady woods on the southern side, the steep and rugged coast, the lush Mediterranean vegetation, olive trees, chestnut trees, hazelnut trees, pines, and holm oaks.
If you are a birdwatcher, the park is perfect for you, as you will have the chance to watch many different species of local birds, such as robins, chaffinches, great tits, blackbirds, jays, and many others. The Natural Park of Portofino is also home to many reptiles, such as various species of salamanders, frogs, and geckos, as well as mammals (wild boars, foxes, badgers, and hedgehogs, and others) that will make happy animal lovers.
Starting point: Portofino
Ending point: San Fruttuoso
Length: Km 6
Some pictures of Portofino and Regional Natural Park:
Portofino (pic n°1); The Regional Natural Park of Portofino (pic n°2); Mount Portofino (pic n°3); Christ of the Abyss (pic n°4); Many paths start from Portofino (pic n°5); Abbey of San Fruttuoso (pic n°6);
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Tour: Portofino, a small gem in Liguria and Regional Natural Park
Category: Country sightseeing tour
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Location: Seaside
Region: Liguria , Italy
Area: Portofino & Cinque Terre
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