The Rapallo area is excellent for diving and diving to depths of 14-25m. The underwater scenery of the Ligurian Sea is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.
In Rapallo, one can not only marvel at the underwater world but also have unique experiences and adventures at sea. Diving is also possible in the neighbouring resort town of Portofino, where the statue of Cristo Degli Abissi is set on the seabed. In addition, you can descend on the oil supertanker MT Haven, which was wrecked in these waters in 1991.
In general, the Rapallo area will be of interest to lovers of the sea and mountains: there are trails for trekking and climbing in the mountains, as well as for scuba diving.
Canoeing
Popular in Rapallo are canoeing in the Ligurian Sea as well as along the local rivers. Ask about canoeing at tourist offices or at the resort's marina.
Boat trips
Rapallo is an important town in the Tigullio area, thanks to its large port as well as a developed tourist infrastructure. The tourist port can accommodate more than 350 boats with thousands of tourists on board. In addition, boats from Rapallo sail daily to Portofino, Santa Margherita and San Frutuoso. Travellers can get off at intermediate stops and stroll through the streets of Italian villages.
