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Cogorno

Liguria, Italy · Europe

About Cogorno

Cogorno works well as a base: 5 minutes from Carasco, 34km from Cinque Terre Coastal Trail.

Cogorno is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 665, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cogorno sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cogorno to your route.

About Cogorno

Cogorno (Italian: [koˈɡorno], Ligurian: [kuˈɡuɾnu]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Genoa. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,316 and an area of 9.1 square kilometres (3.5 mi2). Cogorno borders

Read more the municipalities of Carasco, Chiavari, Lavagna, and Ne. The municipality of Cogorno contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Salvatore, Panesi, Monticelli, and Breccanecca. The maternal family of Pope Francis is from Cogorno, and he is buried in stone from the region.

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Where is Cogorno located?

Cogorno is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3207 latitude, 9.3712 longitude.

What is the population of Cogorno?

Cogorno has a population of approximately 665 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
665
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Liguria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.3207, 9.3712

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Cogorno

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Portofino

An impossibly picturesque fishing village on the Italian Riviera with a tiny harbor ringed by pastel houses and luxury yachts.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Santa Margherita Ligure

An elegant Ligurian resort town with a palm-lined waterfront, colorful buildings, and a relaxed Riviera atmosphere.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Abbazia di San Fruttuoso

A medieval abbey in a hidden cove reachable only by boat or trail, with a bronze Christ statue submerged offshore.

16 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Camogli

A tall-housed fishing village of trompe-l'oeil facades and a pebble beach, quieter than its Riviera neighbours.

17 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Monterosso al Mare

The largest and most resort-like of the five Cinque Terre villages, with the area's only large sandy beach and a medieval old town.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)

The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Vernazza

Widely regarded as the most picturesque Cinque Terre village with a natural harbor and medieval watchtower.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Cinque Terre Coastal Trail

A legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Cogorno

  • 32 kmCinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
  • 34 kmCinque Terre Coastal TrailA legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
  • 39 kmSantuario della Madonna di MonteneroA clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
  • 50 kmPonte Gobbo, BobbioEleven irregular humpbacked arches carry this medieval 'devil's bridge' across the Trebbia at Bobbio, the abbey town Hemingway reputedly called part of 'the most beautiful valley in the world'. The SS45 Trebbia gorge drive to reach it is half the reward.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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