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Between the Gulf of Paradise and the Gulf of Tigullio, the Portofino promontory<\/strong> is a small massif protected by a regional natural park whose highest point reaches 600 metres, with many wild cliffs, small coves, caves and solitary beaches that are difficult to reach except by sea.
Beautiful hikes allow you to discover this mount and its natural treasures, along panoramic trails, on foot or by mountain bike, passing along the coast, hamlets, and sites such as the San Fruttoso Abbey \"interest, Vetta, Mount Portofino which reaches 610 metres, the hamlet of San Rocco, Punta Chiappa and of course Portofino.
By bike or on foot you can easily set off from Santa Maria Ligure, Camogli or Portofino. The first two are easily accessible by train or car.<\/p>\n

San Fruttuoso \"interest<\/h2>\n

San Fruttuoso<\/strong> is one of the most beautiful sites in Liguria, a small cove that can be reached by trails with a 400-metre elevation gain, or more easily by sea (boat, canoe or kayak) setting off from one of the nearby ports: Portofino, Camogli, Santa Margherita or beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n

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San Fruttuoso Abbey \"interest<\/h3>\n

The suggestive San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte Abbey<\/strong> is nestled between the rocky walls of the cove and extends onto the small pebble beach with its very pure water. It is a remarkable monastic complex, whose construction dates back to the 11th century. Throughout history, it was occupied by the Benedictines, as well as by fishermen and pirates. The Doria family enlarged it in the 13th century with the loggia, and the upper cloister was rebuilt in the 16th century.
The medieval church was raised, with the apse carved into the rock. The dome crowns an octagonal tower. The cloister houses seven tombs of the Doria family.
The site was also occupied by fishermen, and sometimes pirates.
In 1983, the Doria Pamphili donated buildings and land to the FAI, which conserves them today and allows the public to visit them.<\/p>\n

The complex includes the church, the cloister, the fishermen’s houses and the Doria Tower. The latter was erected by the family of the same name in the 16th century to defend against Barbary incursions.
Today there are a few caf\u00e9s-restaurants and a hotel. Despite the location, the site is often congested in summer (until the last boat leaves).<\/p>\n

The Christ of the Abyss<\/h3>\n

In 1954 a large bronze statue of Christ 2.50 metres tall, the Christ of the Abyss<\/strong>, was installed at a depth of 17 metres. It can be discovered by freediving, or with certain glass-bottomed boats.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Getting to San Fruttuoso<\/h3>\n

On foot, San Fruttuoso can be reached:<\/p>\n