Cinque Terre: Palmaria

Exploring an Island

Palmaria is an island immediately across the bay from Portovenere, served by ferry. It’s inhabitants cluster on the sheltered side facing town, with a single village, Pozzale.

The island of Palmaria

We take a short trip by boat from Port Venere to the neighboring island of Palmaria. Below: Portovenere recedes behind us.

Palmaria island

We will hike the road around the island, Strada dei Condannati, “Trail of the Condemned,” built by prison labor