We stayed in the apartment for whole two weeks and have fallen in love with it and the surroundings. The apartment has 2 stores. All rooms, bathrooms, kitchen were perfectly clean and equipped with everything we needed, true to its description. Annarita was so welcoming and kind that we relaxed at once and enjoyed our stay from the first moment even though we were exhausted after a long trip.
The best thing about the flat which is not clear enough from the advert is the charming terrace: spacious, airy, covered with greenery to protect from the sun, with a view of the sea and yachts just a few meters away, lighted enough to be a romantic spot at night. We spent there most of the time while indoors drinking wine, eating cheese and olives dripping with oil, chatting, relaxing, watching sunsets, making plans for tomorrows.
The house itself situates perfectly to my liking: on a quiet street which goes along the shore, it is 10 min from the center of the town, shopping streets and a rail station, 5 min from the public and private gravel beaches, 10 min from supermarkets. And all walks were so cheerful and easy among bright houses of Camogli!
There is a ferry stop just a few steps away which would take you to other fine spots of Portofino. We walked from Camogli to Punta Ciappa and got back by ferry comfortably.
Wherever you go from your door you pass plenty of nice little restaurants with fresh local sea food and bars with a relaxing atmosphere (just be sure to have your lunch before 14 o'clock as most of them closes for siesta till 19 30). Stop at Pachanka bar (1 min from the house) and chat with its kind-hearted owner, Garazi, who would make you a cocktail in accordance with your mode, likes and local specialities. And after a morning swim be sure to visit a Spaghetti place on your way back home which offers an unforgettable traditional pasta.
It takes about 40 min to Genoa city center by train. We went there trice to see the city, to shop, to visit an Aquarium. But in all earnest we didn't want to leave Camogli and our home without a good reason. So it was a time for peace and sunny dreams for us. We'd love to come back if future permits.
