City & resort
Baia di Paraggi
Portofino, Liguria · 🇮🇹 Italy
NotableEurope
Portofino's only sandy cove — emerald water, umbrella pines and some of Italy's priciest sunbeds.
Open Baia di Paraggi on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~24°C in the warm season
- Water
- Startling emerald green over seagrass and sand
- Sand
- A single pocket of coarse golden sand — the only real sand on the Portofino promontory
- Swimming
- Sheltered, clear and calm inside the Portofino marine protected area
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- Pine-backed cove on the coast path between Santa Margherita and Portofino, carved into chic beach clubs with one small free corner
- Beach type
- City & resort
- Region
- Europe
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Baia di Paraggi: frequently asked questions
Where is Baia di Paraggi?
Baia di Paraggi is at Portofino, on the coast of Italy.
What is the sea temperature at Baia di Paraggi?
In the warm season the sea at Baia di Paraggi reaches about 24°C. Startling emerald green over seagrass and sand.
When is the best time to visit Baia di Paraggi?
The best time to visit Baia di Paraggi is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Baia di Paraggi have?
Baia di Paraggi has a single pocket of coarse golden sand — the only real sand on the Portofino promontory.
Is Baia di Paraggi good for swimming?
Sheltered, clear and calm inside the Portofino marine protected area.
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