About
Lively beach, charming little corner of Genoa, enjoy sunrise and sunset on the beach, party starts with aperitivo time and never ends, go for a walk or run in the morning along the lovely coastal path
Why go
- Feels like it belongs on a postcard… just without the crowds
- Has all the charm of Cinque Terre and Portofino… just way more peaceful
- Tiny little corner of Genoa that is both full of life and peaceful, somehow at the same time
Must try
- Gelato by the water
- Focaccia + pesto anything
- Il fritto nel cono at Ge8317-Ittiturismo Boccadasse
- Try street food
- Takeaway pizza to eat at hotel
Pro tips
- Walk the seaside promenade Corso Italia until you see this place
- Hop on the bus number 31/from Genova Brignole train station
- Hop on a train to Boccadasse, it's only around €2
- Come in the late afternoon for the best sunlight and views
- Shoes you don’t mind on pebbles
Good to know
- It can be a bit intimidating for solo female travellers as gets very dark
- Jelly shoes for the pebbles are a good idea
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