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Recco

Liguria, Italy · Europe

About Recco

Recco works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pieve Ligure, 2km from Camogli.

Recco is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 9,680, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Recco 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 Recco to your route.

About Recco

Mulinetti is a neighbourhood and frazione in the commune of Recco in the province of Genova in Liguria, Italy. Mulinetti is located to the west of the town adjacent to the border with Sori. It is considered the wealthy hamlet of Recco as there are many small villas with spectacular sea views. Besides the elegance of

Read more its residential buildings, it is also known abroad for its beautiful pebble beach. Situated on the slopes of the Megli hill, Mulinetti is the site of two oil mills for the mostly non-commercial production of olive oil. Mulinetti is mostly a group of villas located upon a cliffside with a large, lush forest located further up the cliff. Mulinetti has been labelled as a "peaceful oasis where travellers can immerse themselves in the azure blue of the sea and the emerald green of the pines, breathing in a fragrant sea scent while sunbathing close to the water’s edge. During winter the place lacks any tourism and becomes a calm, quaint community".

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Where is Recco located?

Recco is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.3623 latitude, 9.1435 longitude.

What is the population of Recco?

Recco has a population of approximately 9,680 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
9,680
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Liguria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.3623, 9.1435

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 Recco

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Camogli

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

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Santa Margherita Ligure

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

6 km · about 10 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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Portofino

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

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Aquarium of Genoa

Italy's largest and Europe's second-largest aquarium in the old port of Genoa with over 70 tanks.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Genoa Old Port (Porto Antico)

Italy's grand maritime city offers a Renzo Piano-revamped harbour, big aquarium and a UNESCO palace quarter.

18 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Ponte Gobbo, Bobbio

Eleven 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Recco

  • 49 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.
  • 50 kmCinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
  • 52 kmCinque Terre Coastal TrailA legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
  • 56 kmSantuario della Madonna di MonteneroA clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.

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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Camogli

🇮🇹 Italy

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Avegno

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3 km awayPop. 2,151

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3 km awayPop. 2,888

Pieve Ligure

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 2,542

Uscio

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 2,163

Bogliasco

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 3,656

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🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 8,428

Rapallo

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 26,993

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