| | | Via Gramsci 6, Santa Margherita Ligure, 16038 |
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The ideal climate, the attraction of the surrounding geographic features, country walks, promenade gardens, the port full of sail and motor craft, sport activities, the characteristic night life and the historical centre makes Santa Margherita Ligure an elegant tourist centre of international fame here the past merges harmoniously with the present. Santa Margherita Ligure wels 35 km. East of Genova (Genoa). Situated in the heart of the "Gulf of Tigullio" and at the foot of the "Monte di Portofino", is easy to reach by various means of transport. |
| By | Line / Type / Location | Exit / Stop / Distance | | Airports | 
| Genoa GOA | Km 35 |  | | Pisa PSA | Km 130 |
| | Highways | 
| A12 Genova-Roma | Exit Rapallo From Roma 470 km |
| | Train Lines | 
| Genova - Pisa - Roma | Santa Margherita Lig.-Portofino 200 mt. |
| | Click on the links to visit the official webpage of the transport authority |
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AIR
The International Airport "Cristoforo Colombo" is on the West side of Genova. From here you take the autostrada A10, then join the A12 (direction Livorno). Exit at Rapallo the follow directions for Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino.
SHIP
The Port of Genova is one of the most important mediterranean ports of call for large passenger vessels. One has immediate access to the autostrada (entrance Genova Ovest), or the rail station (Genova Porta Principe) which has regular services to Santa Margherita Ligure. In certain periods of the year,
there is also a ferry boat service directly to Santa Margherita Ligure, passing the impressive headland of "Monte di Portofino".
CAR
Traveling in the autostrada A12, the exit is Rapallo, only 3 km. from Santa Margherita Ligure. However, if you have more time available, it is possible to leave the autostrada, either at Recco (West) or Chiavari (East). This presents a short journey on the costal route (the ancient Roman road - Via Aurelia) taking you along unforgettable narrow stretches of road overlooking the sea and through typical Ligurian woodland country.
TRAIN
The most convenient station is undoubtedly Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino. However, certain long distance trains do not stop at this station. In this case it is advisable to leave the train either at Rapallo or Chiavari. For informations on rail service, please visit the TrenItalia site.
Once you arrive to Santa Margherita Ligure, you will not have difficulty in finding Hotel Helios. Arriving from Rapallo, you will see the hotel on the left at the commencement of the promenade. Arriving from Genova (via Aurelia), once you have descended to Santa Margherita Ligure the hotel is immediately visible at the end of the promenade on you right. |
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