#396 European Rank
San Fruttuoso
Portofino Peninsula, Liguria, Italy•Ligurian Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Twice25 (CC BY 2.5) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.49/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
25.1°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€43/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Pebbles / Shingle
Gradual Drop
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Portofino Peninsula, Liguria · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Warm Bathwater
Jan
14.0°C
Air 19°C
Feb
13.4°C
Air 20°C
Mar
13.6°C
Air 22°C
Apr
14.9°C
Air 25°C
May
18.0°C
Air 28°C
Jun
21.7°C
Air 31°C
Jul
24.3°C
Air 33°C
Peak
Aug
25.1°C
Air 33°C
Sep
22.9°C
Air 31°C
Oct
20.4°C
Air 28°C
Nov
17.8°C
Air 24°C
Dec
15.5°C
Air 21°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 9 Jun – 8 Oct (>21°C) · 121 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Italy Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.2 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.2 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About San Fruttuoso
A thousand-year-old abbey with its toes in the sea, on a boat-in cove of the Portofino headland.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Enclosed cove on the Portofino Promontory, accessible strictly by sea (ferry from Camogli, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure) or hiking trails.
•Protected Status / Environment: Nestled within the Parco Naturale Regionale di Portofino and the Portofino Marine Protected Area; Abbey managed by FAI.
•Notable Feature: 10th-century medieval Benedictine Abbey right on the pebble shore, crystal-clear waters, and the submerged bronze statue of Christ of the Abyss (Cristo degli Abissi).
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
NoFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
YesGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Portofino Peninsula, Liguria. Accessible via regional coastal roads (44.315°N, 9.175°E).
•Deep and clear off the abbey steps; a sunken Christ statue lies offshore.
•A 10th-century abbey filling a cove reachable only by boat or trail.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Portofino Peninsula, Liguria, Italy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Fruttuoso
What is the water temperature at San Fruttuoso?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at San Fruttuoso averages 25.1°C (77°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is San Fruttuoso?
San Fruttuoso is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Portofino Peninsula, Liguria, Italy.
Is San Fruttuoso good for families with kids?
San Fruttuoso has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at San Fruttuoso?
Parking arrangements vary locally. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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