Behind the colorful buildings of Portovenere’s charming harbor, is the ancient carugio called Via Capellini. Most of the typical shops of the village are located here.
Here are some of the best venues for you to experience high-quality shopping in Portovenere!
If you are looking for typical food products, then you cannot miss Bajeicò – a word that means basil in Ligurian dialect. This is where Laura Massa works the basil leaves, which she harvests from her own plantation, breaking them down in the mortar and adding garlic, pine nuts, grated cheese and salt, for a delicious pesto sauce. Apart from fresh pesto, in this shop you can also buy basil plants.
Gocce di Byron offers fragrances that are inspired by the local territory. You can choose from perfumes, body creams, shower gels and scented candles.
At Grotta dell’Artigiano, Franca and Candido offer artisanal pottery that is reminiscent of the marine world. Nearby, in the carugio of Via Colonna, Renato has a tiny laboratory (Bottega di Rena) where he creates handmade ceramics featuring the typical colors of the Gulf of Poets.
Le mie Sete is the artistic atelier of Paola Sassi. She is specialized in painting on Italian and natural textiles, like silk, cotton, wool and cashmere. She creates unique, handmade products that can be used for clothing, décor and accessories.
Another tiny artisan workshop on Via Capellini is Tartalluga sul Tatai, where Laura creates sea-inspired jewelry and accessories.
Finally, don’t miss the shopping experience at Grand Hotel Portovenere, where there are high-quality products exposed in its boutique shop. Many of the products here are authentic luxurious pieces of art and craft that are made in Italy.
For example, you will find the handmade quality sandals by lanapo, a shoemaking brand from Cinque Terre with the tradition of craftmanship at its heart.
There are also the unique liqueurs, jams and wines by Bosoni, produced in the Ca’ Lunae winery located in Lunigiana, between Tuscany and Liguria.
You’ll notice the colorful and beautiful pottery by the Fabbrica d’Arte Monterosso, and the beach accessories branded for Grand Hotel Portovenere by MC2 Saint Barth.
From taste to smell, from touch to sightseeing: shopping in Portovenere takes you through a sensory journey!
Have you ever been to Via Cappellini in Portovenere? Comment below! In recent years, many celebrities have passed by this characteristic narrow street. Examples include Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Roman Abramovic, Steven Spielberg, and David & Victoria Beckham.
