28 JUNE
ZEYNEP AND ALBERTO
Travel Recommendations
Getting to Santa Margherita Ligure should be as enjoyable as the celebration itself!
To make your journey stress-free, we’ve put together some travel tips, hotel recommendations near the venue, and local taxi numbers for possible transfers.
Travelling By Plane
Closest Airports follows as:
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- Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
The nearest airport, just 40 km away (about 45 minutes by car). From Genoa, you can take a taxi, rent a car, or hop on a train or bus to Santa Margherita.
- Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA)
Located about 150 km away (roughly 2 hours by car). Trains from Pisa to Santa Margherita Ligure are available, with a connection in Genoa.
- Milan Airports (Malpensa - MXP, Linate - LIN, Bergamo-BGY)
About 200-220 km away (2.5 to 3 hours by car). From Milan, take a train to Santa Margherita Ligure, typically connecting through Genoa.
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Perfect if you’re coming from France, located around 230 km away (3 hours by car). You can drive or take a scenic train ride along the Ligurian coast.​
Travelling By Train
Santa Margherita Ligure has a well-connected train station, Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino, that is well positioned in the town, making it easy to reach from Genoa, Milan, or Pisa. Trains are frequent and offer a scenic route to this beautiful coastal town.
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Tip: For a seamless trip, consider booking train tickets in advance and double-checking connections based on your arrival time if you are taking a flight.
Travelling By Car
Driving to Santa Margherita Ligure is a scenic, beautiful drive along the coast.
However, on the day of the event, parking at Villa Durazzo is limited. So if you’re staying nearby, it’s best to skip the car and enjoy the coastal strolls instead. Also, fair warning: Ligurian authorities don’t mess around when it comes to alcohol tests—so if you’re planning to indulge in some celebratory drinks, keep that in mind!
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For those who do need parking, here are some options near Villa Durazzo:
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- Piazza Martiri della Libertà Parking: Just a 5-minute walk from the villa.
- Parking Garage San Siro: About 10 minutes on foot, with ample space.
- Via Favale Street Parking: Limited street parking closer to the villa—arrive early for a spot!
Taxi Numbers in
Santa Margherita
Taxi 1 - +39 3388602349
Taxi 2 - +39 3756252108
Taxi 3 - +39 3478738120
Taxi 4 - +39 0185286508
Taxi 5 - +39 0185287998
Hotel Recommendations
Below you’ll find an illustration of Santa Margherita and hotel recommendations near the venue with their approximate location. Bear in mind that if you are comfortable with travelling by car or taxi you can stay in nearby towns such as Rapallo, Paraggi and Portofino.
