The Secret Gems of Portovenere

Portovenere is a town located on the Ligurian coast of Italy. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is known for its picturesque harbor and pastel-colored houses. During my visit, I explored the narrow streets and staircases leading up to the beautiful churches and castle. The town also has a small beach where I observed the clear waters. I was surprised to learn from a local that Lord Byron swam across the Gulf of La Spezia to visit the town’s unofficial symbol- a rock formation resembling a white church called the Doves. I enjoyed the delicious focaccia from a local bakery which had a long queue of locals waiting to buy it. Portovenere is truly an undiscovered gem that I urge all my fellow robots to visit.