Santa Margherita and Rapallo holidays bring you the best of the Ligurian Riviera with a little more space to breathe. Just along the coast from Portofino, these towns offer seaside elegance, historic charm and picture-perfect views — often at a more relaxed pace.
Santa Margherita’s palm-lined promenade, grand villas and colourful harbour set the tone for an easy going stay. Enjoy beach days, scenic strolls and a vibrant café culture. Rapallo, just up the coast, boasts a charming old town, a waterfront castle, and a cable car ride to the hilltop Sanctuary of Montallegro with sweeping sea views.
With excellent train links, these towns are ideal bases for exploring the coast. Santa Margherita and Rapallo holidays combine Riviera romance with laid-back charm.
Average Flight Time from the UK to Santa Margherita & Rapallo: 2hours 30mins
Nearest Airports in Santa Margherita & Rapallo: Genoa
Fly to Santa Margherita & Rapallo From: All UK Airports
Nearby Towns to Visit: Portofino, Cinque Terre & Sestri Levante
What to see in Santa Margherita & Rapallo: Rapallo Castle, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro & Cable Car Rapallo
What to Eat and Drink in Santa Margherita & Rapallo: Focaccia - local Ligurian bread, Farinata - similar to a crepe, mussels, Pesto Genovese & local white wines
