Tinetto Island

Ride by boat to three different islands all located in the majestic Gulf of Poets. Swim in the Ligurian Sea, and make visits to Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto, and experience untouched natures in a completely unique environment. Snorkel and discover the underwater world, and relax on the boat for a true day at sea. Meet your captain and depart from Portovenere for a day of sightseeing and relaxation. Breathe in the salt air and experience the Torre Scola, a historical ruin that begs to be photographed and discussed. Then, make a swim stop at La Maiella and explore the marine world while snorkeling. Then, head to the lighthouse of Tino Island, where you can see the Madonnina emerge from the TInetto Sea. Find yourself next in the Blue Cave, and take some time to learn about the Church of San Pietro. Notice the nature all around and feel how it calms the nerves of a busy lifestyle. Before heading back to port, discover Saint Peter's Church, said to be one of the most beautiful in the world.

the tour starts from the Mirabello port of La Spezia inside the parking in the gas station. Having boarded our typical Ligurian boat we will leave in the direction of Santerenzo to continue to Lerici and admire its enchanting castle and tell a bit of history of the Gulf of Poets, after which we will go in the opposite direction to go for a stop for swimming and do some snorkeling before arriving in Portovenere and visit its 3 islands from the sea, all this accompanied with a bit of prosecco and some snacks.

Do you know why you should choose to do the tour with us? Because our tour is like a mini cruise and our passion leads us to be number one! Let's start from La Spezia, from Lerici, or from Portovene where you admire the gulf of poets, the first stop will be Portovenere where you will see the colorful fishermen's houses, the castle of San Giorgio and the beautiful church of San Pietro,behind the church we will enter the cave Byron, the poet, you will be able to photograph the cave from the sea. The next stop will be The red rocks, a bacterium millions of years ago turned the rock red, the next step is the ferale rock and the cove of Monesteroli where you can eat around 11:30 am a delicious Ligurian focaccia stuffed in different ways accompanied by prosecco, wine or soft drinks also you will take your first swim in a beautiful cove where you can only get there by boat.We head towards the Marine Protected Area of the 5 Terre where as the first city you will see Riomaggiore then after Manarola, Corniglia. Around 1:30 p.m. we stop again near Corniglia where you can take a second swim and eat a plate of pasta always accompanied by good wine or other drinks you prefer and finally a good Limoncello liqueur. We then reach Vernazza and Monterosso al mare. Go to my website to see my funny videos

Programme: We will be waiting for you at the embarkation point (Porto Mirabello, La Spezia), 10 minutes before the departure time. With a 2-hour tour during the Golden Hour, starting from La Spezia (Banchina Revel), we will guide you through the secrets of the Gulf and the 3 Islands: - Torre Scola, an ancient military fort built in the 16th century and damaged during the Napoleonic wars - Portovenere, the true pearl of the Gulf, unrivalled in beauty and magic - The Roman Church of San Pietro, perched on the promontory of Portovenere is considered the most beautiful in the world - The Blue Cave in Palmaria, which turns golden at sunset - The historic Tino lighthouse, one of the few remaining lighthouses in Europe still in operation - The Madonna Stella Maris, which emerges from the waters in front of Tinetto and protects sailors and the Gulf - The ancient funicular railway used until the Second World War to load the precious marble from the local quarries onto ships - The many military installations and bunkers from the First and Second World War

Board a boat for a cruise around the Gulf of Poets. Admire the colorful villages that make up Borgate Marinare in the surrounding Bay of La Spezia. Sail to Porto Venere, which together with the islands Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto, are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Sail to the medieval fishing village of Porto Venere on the Ligurian coast of northwestern Italy. Take in close-up views of the Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto islands in the bay’s westernmost part. See the Madonna Stella Maris emerging from the water, historically relevant ruins from World War II, the Blue Grotto, the Portoro marble quarries, and the Tino lighthouse, one of the last active in this part of the Mediterranean. As the sun starts to set, enjoy a delicious Italian aperitivo with drinks on board.

Departure at 10 a.m. from Porto Mirabello, La Spezia, near the gas station. The boat (10 metres) and the captain will be there waiting for you. You will sail along the borgate marinare, i.e. the small villages on the coast between La Spezia and Portovenere. You will see Torre Scola, an old military fortress built on a rock in the middle of the sea. We will pass through the archipelago consisting of the three islands, Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, which are still unspoilt places, until we reach the romantic Portovenere. Here you can choose whether to go ashore for a short visit to the town and the famous church of San Pietro, overlooking the sea, or stay on the boat and dive into the turquoise waters between Palmaria Island and the village of Portovenere. Continuing the tour, we will have time to approach the world-famous Grotta Byron, the red rocks and swim in beautiful hidden coves, in the crystal-clear waters of Monesteroli or under the natural waterfall of Canneto. From here we will enter the 5 terre marine protected area. We will sail past the 5 villages (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso), you will have plenty of time to take your photos, listen to interesting stories and explanations from your captain and take another dip. During this tour there is also the possibility to go ashore and visit the villages of Vernazza or Monterosso. If you are lucky, you will be able to see the dolphins that habitually swim near our shores. The tour will end at 6 p.m. at the place of departure.

Discover one of the most beautiful regions in Italy from the sea on this cruise form La Spezia. Glide into the Gulf of Poets, make 4 swim stops in the most stunning areas, and visit all 5 villages of the Cinque Terre. Begin your adventure at the Mirabello port in La Spezia and venture towards the Cinque Terre by crossing the Gulf of Poets, where you can catch a glimpse of the scenic town of Portovenere and the three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. Arrive in the Cinque Terra and cool off with 4 swim stops where you can enjoy crystal-clear waters. Stop to admire all 5 villages of the Cinque Terre and have the chance to disembark in Monterosso. As you sail, the captain will let you know about the places that you pass along your route. Hear some quotes and stories about the villagers. Stop for a snack along the way where you can purchase some from the area including Ligurian focaccia. Return to your meeting point at the end of the tour.

We will leave from the Mirabello port of La Spezia towards Portovenere. After sailing in the Gulf of Poets, we will sail to discover the three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto admiring the splendid landscapes. We will make a short stop in the Byron cave admiring the beautiful church of San Pietro overlooking the sea. We will enter the Portovenere canal admiring the splendid landscape and return to La Spezia again at the Mirabello port of La Spezia. Food and drinks will be offered during the tour.

Venere Boat Tours has born from our great passion for the sea and the curiosity that it has always aroused in ourselves since we were kids. The awareness of the inestimable resources of our territory has motivated us to pursue our dream: with our Tours, we want you to discover the place that inspired G. Byron and P. B. Shelley, the wonderful Gulf of Poets. Sunset tour: Embarkation/Disembarkation at Porto Mirabello (La Spezia) - Lerici - Portovenere: Immerse yourself in the enchanting Gulf of Poets as we embark on a captivating tour through the charming towns of San Terenzo, Lerici, Fiascherino, and Tellaro. Experience the beauty of the islands as we circumnavigate Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto, with a delightful swimming break to refresh and relax. But that's not all—during the most exciting and romantic time of the day, we'll treat you to a special Aperitivo on board. Embarkation and disembarkation will take place at the same port, Porto Mirabello

Sail along the western coast of the Gulf of Poets and admire villages that makeup Borgate Marinare. Admire Torre Scola, the remains of a tower in the middle of the sea. Cruise among the 3 wild Islands (Palmario, Tino, Tinetto). Visit from the outside the Blue Grotto, the Stella Maris and the Portoro Marble Quarries. Cross Le Bocche sea strait and stop ashore in the astonishing Portovenere, a Unesco World Heritage Site. See Byron's Grotto, where legend has it, Lord Byron lived and would swim across the bay. Hop back on board and discover the eastern coast of the Gulf of Poets. Stop ashore in the small town Lerici, where Mary and Percy Shelley lived, and discover by sea other gems, including Tellaro and the Fiascherino's Bay where you stop in the coves for a swim behind Lerici's Medieval Castle. On the way back, pass by the local mussel farms.