The three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto are in front of Portovenere and are part of the "Regional Park of PortoVenere". Palmaria, which is separated from Portovenere by a thin straits called "Le bocche" (the mouths), can be reached by ferryboats and boats. The Tino island is a military area and is accessible only on the 13 th of September, the day of San Venerio.
(more infos: www.portovenere.com)

LERICI
Lerici was called "the Pearl" by 19 th century's poets lies in the eastern part of the gulf, a few kilometers from the estuary of river Magra. During the roman rule it has been an important naval base for travellers and pilgrims going to Rome or to the North through the via francigena route. Lerici has a medieval centre with the typical narrow streets going to the castle, which now hosts the Paleontological Museum.
Through a promenade you will get to the Venere Azzurra beach and to the village of San Terenzo.
Tellaro is situated a few kilometres from Lerici toward Tuscany. The village is characterised by narrow streets, a church towering over the sea and a small square full of shops and tourism facilities.
(more infos: www.comune.lerici.sp.it, www.tellaro.net)