Abbey of San Fruttuoso
Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
A thousand-year-old abbey hidden in a bay on the Portofino peninsula, reachable only by boat or on foot, with a statue of Christ of the Abyss under the water.
The Abbey of San Fruttuoso is tucked into a small bay on the Portofino peninsula. Founded in the 10th century, it retains its Byzantine-style dome and the Doria family tombs in excellent condition. It is managed by the Italian environmental foundation FAI (admission about €8). There is no road access. You can reach it by boat from Camogli or Portofino (about 30 minutes), or on foot from Portofino in about 1.5 hours. Under the water 17 metres down in the bay is the bronze 'Christ of the Abyss', placed there in 1954. You can see it on a snorkeling or diving tour. In front of the abbey are a small pebble beach and a restaurant.
Opening hours
Monastery approx. 10:00–17:00; shorter in winter
Nearby sights
- Portofino
- Camogli
- Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi, Nervi
- Parchi di Nervi
- Boccadasse
- Via XX Settembre & Mercato Orientale
- Staglieno Cemetery
- Porta Soprana & Columbus House