Arts and culture
Villa Durazzo and Abbazia of Cervara (photes by D. Papalini)
From here on the history of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino revolves around the story of the families and their relationship with the parishes. There were always animosities and parochialism was never stronger than in this part of Liguria. Between Portofino and Nozarego, Santa Margherita Ligure, San Giacomo and San Siro, and Rapallo there was tremendous competition with regard to the treasures that their respective churches possessed and the magnificence of the processions that were sponsored: in Santa Margherita the paintings of Bernardo Castello and the De Ferraris, in Nozarego the paintings of Cambiaso and the Crucifix of Maragliano, in San Giacomo the frescoes of Nicolò Barabino. etc. There was even a series of arguments over a procession to be held on territory whose boundaries were in dispute for decades. Symptomatic of this rivalry is the following episode of a certain Giacomo Costa who, after having long contested the rights of Rapallo over San Michele of Pagana, was shot in the seat of his pants with a shotgun while crossing the street.>> more
Where to stay
Lodging possibilities abound
in Santa Margherita. The hotels or a Bed & Breakfast inn. there is something here for every taste and budget.
Where to eat
The traditional ligurian and international kitchen in Santa Margherita Ligure.
The restaurants,
and the pizzerie of town.
Moreover, The pubs and the cafes where you can just have a good time.
