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3 evenings dedicated to art in all its forms at Palmaria Restaurant in Portovenere: artists, book presentations and food and wine tastings.

5 APRIL 2019, 8:00 pm
CLAUDIO BARONTINI, preview of the photo book "New York".
Presentation by Marco Gasperetti, journalist at the Corriere Della Sera and university professor.
Dinner in collaboration with the Cooperativa Mitilicoltori spezzini and Cantine Federici.

12 APRIL 2019, 8:00 pm
LORENZO MARCUCCETTI, his book ... and a bit of Lunigiana on the plate. Presented by Journalist Maria Cristina Sabatini. Dinner dedicated to the territory in collaboration with Bottega del Panigaccio and Cantine Belmesseri.

17 APRIL 2019, 8:00 pm
ANGELO NEGRO presents "his" Piedmont.
Dinner with tasting of the wines by Azienda Agricola Angelo Negro.

For reservations and information:
Tel: +39 0187.790570
info@palmariarestaurant.com

Palmaria Restaurant Portovenere
Via Garibaldi 5, Porto Venere

Carlo Giovannoni was a versatile artist from La Spezia, where he was born, lived and worked his entire life as a painter and sculptor. Today, some of his beautiful paintings enrich and color the common areas at Grand Hotel Portovenere, open to the public for viewing. 

Our hotel is at the forefront in the promotion of local artists and territory. Here you will also find paintings by local artist Francesco Vaccarone, and photographs dedicated to local mussel farmers by Claudio Barontini. 

Read more about the life of Carlo Giovannoni and his works of art on Discover Portovenere blog: "Artists from the Gulf of Poets: Carlo Giovannoni".

Friday 28 September from 7.00 pm
An evening in collaboration with Ruinart, the oldest champagne house in the world, during which you will be able to taste the Champagne Brut Blanc De Blancs during both the aperitif and the dinner.

Live music with Alice Innocenti and Bernardo Sommani (voice and guitar) from about 7pm to 8:30pm.

Aperitif from 6:30pm and dinner from 8:30pm.

A SPECIAL COMBINATION
Raw finger seafood
La Spezia Oysters
paired with a glass of Champagne Brut Blanc De Blancs - Ruinart

Parking in the garage of the Grand Hotel Portovenere is free of charge for those who reserve dinner.

For reservations:
palmaria@portoveneregrand.com
0187 790570

Friday 21 September from 7.00 pm:
A great evening in collaboration with Ca’ Lunae Winery and Liquoreria Essentiae, during which the ancestral wines of the Bosoni family will be presented.

Live Jazz with Max Soggiu and Diego Piscitelli (double bass and sax) from about 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm.

You can choose to enjoy an aperitif in combination with a glass of Vermentino Spumante N°1 Brut, at a cost of €10.

The evening will continue with dinner at 20:30.

MENU
> Chef’s Welcome
> Rustic gnocchi with octopus ragout
paired with a glass of Vermentino Colli di Luni "Cavagino" DOC wine
> San Pietro fish, pizzaiola style
paired with a glass of Vermentino Colli di Luni wine number
> Spongata (typical local dessert)
Paired with ancestral Essentiae wines

The menu costs € 55, wines included.

Parking in the garage of the Grand Hotel Portovenere is free of charge for those who reserve dinner.

For reservations:
palmaria@portoveneregrand.com
0187 790570

Dive into the culture and marine environment of the Gulf of Poets aboard the Moby Dick, an old restored wooden fishing boat. Listen to the poems of famous writers and artists who participated in the cultural life of the Gulf of La Spezia over the centuries, accompanied by the guitar and recited in Italian, English and Ligurian dialect.

Place: Boat ride in the Gulf of Poets between Portovenere and Lerici
Duration: about 4 hours, available upon request

For info and reservations: Tel +39 0187 777751, reservations@portoveneregrand.com

FROM 7PM TO 8PM

Thursday 2, 9, 23 and 30 August
Friday 17 August in occasion of the Madonna Bianca Festival

Mussels, Bruschette and Grilled Vegetables
on the most beautiful terrace of the Gulf of Poets

More info:
palmaria@portoveneregrand.com
+39 0187 790570

Palmaria Restaurant Porto Venere
Via G.Garibaldi, 5, 19025 Portovenere (SP)

In occasion of the live music shows by Tiziana Gasparetti at Palmaria Restaurant on the Friday evenings of August 2018, there is a special offer in collaboration with Hop Hop Boat.

The taxi boat service from Lerici or La Spezia takes you to Palmaria Restaurant by sea. If you choose this taxi boat and book your dinner at Palmaria Restaurant, simply present your ticket of Friday’s boat ride and we will offer you a dessert free of charge*.

Live Music with Tiziana Gasparetti from 18:30 to 22:30 on Fridays 3, 10, 24 and 31 August 2018.

*This offer is not valid on Friday 17 August.

Taxi Boat Hop Hop
info@hophopboat.com
+39 3713412369 ( Whatsapp)
Banchina Revel, 19120, La Spezia, Italia
On Fridays, the service is available from 8:00 to 00.00

Palmaria Restaurant Porto Venere
info@palmariarestaurant.com
+39 0187 790570
Via G.Garibaldi, 5, 19025 Portovenere (SP) presso Grand Hotel Portovenere

Palmaria Restaurant proposes 2 special dining experiences in occasion of:

Ferragosto

Wednesday 15 August

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Buffalo cheese stracciatella, mussels, puff pastry and candied cherry tomatoes

Trofie pasta: light cream of organic borlotti beans, raw red shrimp, bacon

Small bergamot sorbet flute

Gurnard, Tropea onion, soft sponge with squid ink, fresh dill

Orange parfait, almond crumble and blackberries

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Festival of the White Madonna

(Friday 17 August): local mussels, bruschette and grilled vegetables. An à-la-carte menu will also be available

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Shrimp tartar, salted yogurt, ice cold celery, lime dressing

Moscardini and Altamura Bread

Burrata cheese from Andria with aubergines in oil, Pistoccu bread

Taglierini pasta with octopus ragout

Garganelli alla "Norma" in a revisited style

Trofie pasta: light cream of organic borlotti beans, raw red shrimp, bacon

Tuna Tataki with vegetables and yogurt sauce

Spit-Grilled Scottona sirloin with crispy potatoes

Caramelized Belgian endive with Sancarlone and Saffron sauce

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For information:
palmaria@portoveneregrand.com
+39 0187 790570

Palmaria Restaurant Porto Venere
Via G.Garibaldi, 5, 19025 Portovenere (SP)

Friday 27 July 2018: Venus Bar Portovenere hosts one of the "Aperitifs in Jazz" evenings of the prestigious International Jazz Festival of La Spezia, which has reached its 50th edition.

In occasion of the concert of the famous saxophonist Mario Biasio and the young talented pianist Simone Locarni, Palmaria Restaurant and Venus Bar will recommend two wines of our territory that you can enjoy during the aperitif and throughout dinner.

• Vermentino Fossa di Corsano, Colli di luni DOC by Azienda Terenzuola Ivan Giuliani 
• Vermentino Costa Marina Colli di Luni DOC, by Azienda Agricola Ottaviano Lambruschi

The concert will start at 7.00pm and end at around 8.00pm.

For Dinner reservations:
Palmaria Restaurant - Portovenere
Via G.Garibaldi, 5, 19025 Portovenere (SP)
Tel: +39 0187.790570
E-mail: palmaria@palmariarestaurant.com

Thursday 12 July from 19:00 to 20:30
Live Music by James Band 003 
Aperitif and dinner on the most beautiful terrace in Porto Venere!

Enjoy the aperitif with a special selection created by the chef for the aperitif. Later, you have the opportunity to dine at Palmaria Restaurant or to sip one of the cocktails selected by our bartenders for the evening.

Overlooking the island of Palmaria and the village of Porto Venere, Palmaria Restaurant is open to the public daily.

Aperitif: gin-based cocktail selected by our barman and appetizers. Cost: €15 per person.

Dinner: choose 2 dishes from our dinner menu, paired with 2 glasses of local wines (La Pietra del Focolare and Cà du Ferrà). Cost: €50 per person.

Between Liguria & Tuscany: our Maitre will suggest the best pairings to taste the wines with the cuisine of the Chef: Luccicante Cà du Ferrà di Bonassola, Vermentino in purezza con una sapidità importante e Villa Linda di La Pietra del Focolare Colli di Luni.

Ristorante Palmaria - Portovenere
Via G.Garibaldi, 5, 19025 Portovenere (SP)
Tel: +39 0187.790570
palmaria@portoveneregrand.com

Thursday 5 July from 19:00 to 20:30
Moody Tricks: live guitar, bass and vocals trio.

Aperitif and dinner on the most beautiful terrace in Porto Venere!

Enjoy the aperitif with a special selection created by the chef for the aperitif. Later, you have the opportunity to dine at Palmaria Restaurant or to sip one of the cocktails selected by our bartenders for the evening.

Overlooking the island of Palmaria and the village of Porto Venere, Palmaria Restaurant is open to the public daily.

Palmaria Restaurant - Portovenere
Via G.Garibaldi, 5, 19025 Portovenere (SP)
Tel: +39 0187.790570
palmaria@portoveneregrand.com

Moody Tricks: Great classics and unusual songs re-interpreted in an acoustic style. From the Beatles, to the London Grammar, from Johnny Cash to Sam Sparro, from the Village People to Love.

Venus Bar and Palmaria Restaurant have signed a partnership with MeMento, an alcohol-free spirit with the scents of Mediterranean aromatic plants.

"The close collaboration involves the use of MeMento in the cocktails proposed by mixologists at Venus Bar and in the cuisine of Palmaria Restaurant” - explains Cristina Raso, Communication and Marketing Manager at Grand Hotel Portovenere – “It expands the quality of non-alcoholic beverages with the objective of intercepting the new trends in contemporary drinking, which sees a greater demand for natural and alcohol-free products".

“Sunset in Portovenere” is the result of the mastery of the Barman at Grand Hotel Portovenere. This non-alcoholic, MeMento-based cocktail combines aromas of strawberry, coconut and orange, exalting essences and flavors, and creating an intriguing and refined drink.

"Recipes created with syrups, spices and fruit purees are very popular with our customers. The entire Grand Hotel team, from the kitchen to the dining room, is working on the preparation of new creations using MeMento” explains Cristina Raso. “The goal is to give pleasure by promoting a healthy lifestyle and at the same time achieving a multi-sensory and complex experience in harmony with nature, elevating the properties of the elements of our land."

Free Reflexology open days available to all for the duration of 25 minutes, at Portovenere Wellness Center on the days 13 - 17 - 27 June 2018.

Our Holistic expert will give you a plantar massage that helps you to reactivate your blood circulation, to release the tension and provide wellbeing for your body and mind.

Reservation required, please call +39 0187/791030

Unmissable events on Portovenere’s most beautiful terrace at Venus Bar: two evenings with aperitif and live music in collaboration with Champagne Pommery.

THURSDAY 14 JUNE 2018 FROM 7:00pm

Champagne Pommery will present its new Apanage Blanc de Blancs. The aperitif will be based on seafood crudités and oysters from the Gulf of Poets accompanied by a glass of Champagne. Italian duo Fairy Falls and the opening act by LALO will entertain you with their live music during the evening.

THURSDAY 28 JUNE 2018 FROM 7:00pm

Aperitif followed by a dinner with a special menu and paired champagnes. You cannot miss the concert by Emma Morton, Scottish singer-songwriter who interprets Italian and American Swing.

For reservations and information please contact
palmaria@portoveneregrand.com - 01877.90570

The first edition of Vele d’Epoca nel Golfo (Vintage Sailboats in the Gulf of Poets) will take place in Le Grazie, Portovenere, from 8 to 10 June 2018 under the patronage of AIVE (Italian Vintage Sailboat Association) in collaboration with Circolo Velico della Spezia. The event includes two regattas, a visit to Cantiere Valdettaro to see the restoration of classic yachts, an exclusive excursion to Tino Island to visit its lighthouse and museum – among other activities.

Continue reading on Discover Portovenere Blog

Photo by Paolo Maccione

Blending Traditions & Nature in Interior Design: the Suites at Grand Hotel Portovenere.

Virginia Neri is the local architect behind the ingenious interior design choices at Grand Hotel Portovenere. In this second part of the interview, she speaks about the most prestigious rooms of the hotel, Suite del Castello and Suite dei Poeti. Read the entire interview on Discover Portovenere blog.

Blending Traditions & Landscape in Interior Design at Palmaria Restaurant.

Virginia Neri is the local architect behind the ingenious interior design choices at Grand Hotel Portovenere. In this first interview she explains the concepts behind the integration of local traditions and nature in the hotel’s restaurant – Palmaria Restaurant. Read the entire interview on Discover Portovenere blog.

Don't miss May’s events at Venus Bar in Portovenere!

‘Live Music with Tiziana Gasparetti’

Friday 11 May and Friday 18 May 2018 from 18:30 to 22:30

Tiziana Gasparetti has been a professional singer since 2013. Her voice is also known abroad, where she has performed in the European Parliament and Grand Resort Bad Ragaz – among others.

‘Poetry for gulfs and harbors’

Thursday 24 May and Thursday 31 May 2018 from 18:30 to 20:30

A journey in the history of the Gulf of Poets, from Lord Byron to the contemporary scene, led by poet Filippo Lubrano’s words and Manuel Picciolo’s guitar. Enjoy wonderful evenings where music and poetry will meet to recreate the unrivaled atmosphere of the Gulf of Poets, starting from its roots till the new scene.

Filippo Lubrano, La Spezia, 1983, is a journalist, a novelist and a poet, part of the ‘Mitilanti’ group in La Spezia. His latest novel, ‘Radici aeree’ (‘Aerial Roots’) is set in Asia, where he has been living for a while, and is being translated to English.
Manuel Picciolo, La Spezia, 1990, is an eclectic musician. Aka ‘Mappo’, he’s among the winners of the Premio Lunezia.
Together, they usually form the duo behind the ‘Poetry for Airports and Stations’.

For more information and bookings please contact: 0187 790570; info@palmariarestaurant.com

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Grand Hotel Portovenere hosts a Writing Masterclass with Italian writer Walter Siti, winner of the Strega Award, the most prestigious Italian literary award. The 10-hour course takes place in Italian, on 30 June and 01 July 2018.

An introductory course to the tasting of DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil will take place on 27 April and 4 May 2018 at Palmaria Restaurant in Portovenere. The course will be held in Italian by Marco Lucchi, who will explain the different between the main varieties of olives from Liguria, including Taggiasca, Razzola and Lavagnina.

Planning your Spring Break 2018 vacations in the Bay of La Spezia between Cinque Terre and Tuscany? Here are some events that you cannot miss.

The months between March and June feature some interesting events spanning from sports to culture, from gastronomy to sailing, from wellbeing to kids’ education & entertainment.

Keep reading on Discover Portovenere Blog

On Tuesday 10 April 2018, Palmaria Restaurant will be the exclusive venue for a dinner with champagne tasting. Here is the special menu that was conceived specifically for this event, along with the de Venoge champagne pairings.

MENU

Sea bream carpaccio
Paired with Princes Extra Brut
60% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier

Octopus salad, olive oil and lemon
Paired with Princes Blanc de Blancs Brut
100% Chardonnnay

Calamari with sleek and shrimps
Paired with Princes Rosé Brut
100% Pinot Nero

Turbot fillet, chard and fumetto bianco
Paired with Princes Blanc de Noirs Brut
100% Pinot Nero

Small Fruit Compote & Cookies

75€ per person

For more information and to reserve your table, please contact
Tel +39 0187 777 751 reservations@portoveneregrand.com

Liguria is quite famous for some of its amazing Mediterranean gardens. Renowned names include Giardini Hanbury in Ventimiglia, dating back to 1867 thanks to the vision of English explorer Thomas Hanbury; Giardino Pallanca with more than 3.200 different types of exotic plants in Bordighera; and Villa Nobel, where Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel lived for 6 years. The latter is located in Sanremo, known as the City of Flowers (la Città dei Fiori) for its local cultivations and for the international flower market of Sanremo.

There are some lesser known, yet beautiful gardens in the Gulf of Poets too. The best time to visit them is from spring to early fall, with spring offering the most impactful scenery and scents. So, if you love nature and plants, and are looking for a spring break off the beaten path in Liguria, make sure not to miss the following gardens in the Bay of La Spezia!

Continue reading on "Discover Portovenere Blog"

This unique and exclusive boat excursion includes sailing around the Islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, and a visit to the oyster farms in La Spezia. An expert guide will illustrate how the cultivation works take place at sea. Later, an oyster-based aperitif with white wine from Cinque Terre and local focaccia will be served on board.

Departure from and arrival at Portovenere, morning or afternoon.
Duration of about 4 hours.
Available upon request from Monday to Saturday.
 
For info and reservations:
Tel +39 0187 777751, reservations@portoveneregrand.com

Poster

Francesco Vaccarone is an Italian painter and sculptor who was born in La Spezia in the Gulf of Poets. His works are displayed in public collections, universities, museums and private collections all over the world. Some of his paintings have travelled around the globe before returning to Liguria, where they are permanently exposed at Grand Hotel Portovenere.

We have interviewed Francesco Vaccarone to get to know this local artist of international importance. Read the interview on Discover Portovenere Blog.

[photo above courtesy of www.cittadellaspezia.com]

Grand Hotel Portovenere is glad to offer its guests a unique cooking course held by Palmaria Restaurant’s Executive Chef.

You will have the opportunity to make fresh pasta and pesto sauce, to learn how to filet and marinate fish, and to make Italy’s famous Tiramisù dessert.

Once the dishes are ready, guests will be able to enjoy their culinary creations at lunch, including Liguria’s classic Trofie al Pesto. Each participant will receive a handout with the information necessary to make what was learned during the course.

The duration is of approximately one and a half hours and includes a coffee break and a guided tour of the kitchen of Palmaria Restaurant. The course takes place during the morning in the Moby Dick Room, upon reservation and availability. 

The course is available to a maximum of 12 people and a minimum of 2.

To ensure availability, cooking Lessons must be booked at least three days in advance by contacting:
Tel +39 0187 777 751
Email info@portoveneregrand.com

A unique experience of Liguria’s typicality: discover the dynamic vineyards of Azienda Agricola Possa, a farm in Riomaggiore, where you will meet Samuele Heydi Bonanini, artisan producer of natural wines and artist of heroic viticulture. Following the visit of the beautiful sea-view vineyard on the steep slope, the tour continues with a tasting of the renowned Sciacchetrà, the classic white wines from Cinque Terre, and also surprising reds and rosés.

Place: Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre National Park
Duration: about 4 hours, available on request from Monday to Saturday.

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For info and reservations: Tel +39 0187 777751, reservations@portoveneregrand.com

Wine tasting course (in Italian) with Francesco Petacco at Grand Hotel Portovenere in April 2018.

Contact us for more information Tel +39 0187 777 751 reservations@portoveneregrand.com

Have a magic Easter lunch on the panoramic and newly renovated veranda of Palmaria Restaurant!

Discover the delicious Menu 

Menu for Easter Sunday (view PDF).

For information and reservations please contact:

Tel +39 0187 777 751  palmaria@portoveneregrand.com

Aziende dell’enoturismo e giornalisti si incontreranno a Portovenere sabato 24 marzo 2018 alle ore 15:30 per la presentazione di “ViniBuoni d'Italia 2018”, guida ai vitigni autoctoni edita dal Touring Touring Editore, e per la premiazione di aziende liguri dedicate all’enoturismo sostenibile.

La presentazione sarà accompagnata da un incontro tra giornalisti, operatori, produttori e amministratori locali sul tema “Enoturismo, turismo sostenibile per eccellenza”. 

L’enoturismo è un fenomeno intorno al quale il XIII rapporto nazionale sul Turismo del Vino 2017 ha stimato si aggiri un indotto di 2,5 miliardi di euro di fatturato annuale e 14 milioni di arrivi in cantina. Dopo anni di vuoto normativo il Decreto n. 2016 del 2017 della Legge di Bilancio introduce la prima regolamentazione del settore. L’obiettivo è di coinvolgere tutta la filiera turistica ed enologica, mettendo in contatto il mondo del vino con le realtà culturali, economiche e sociali dei territori.

Dalle 17,30 presso la Sala Meeting del Grand Hotel, sarà possibile degustare i vini dei produttori selezionati nell'edizione 2018 della guida, accompagnati dai salumi Levoni.

Dalle ore 19,30 all'interno del Ristorante Palmaria del Grand Hotel Portovenere, Alessandro Scorsone presenterà un aperitivo davvero speciale con una sua selezione di Metodi Classici da vitigno autoctono presenti in guida, abbinati alle famose ostriche della Cooperativa Mitilicoltori Spezzini.

Alle 20,30 la serata proseguirà a tavola, con un menù speciale dedicato all'evento.

In abbinamento al menù verranno presentati i vini liguri dei produttori presenti ell'edizione 2018 di Vinibuoni d'Italia.

MENU

Aperitivo ostriche e metodi classici a cura di Alessandro Scorsone con la Cooperativa dei Mitilicoltori Spezzini.

PRELUDIO
Rivisitazione dei muscoli alla spezzina

MAZZANCOLLA: coda gratinata con il suo datterino, Squacquerone liquido, rucola, crudo della carpegna

RISOTTO:
cicale di mare, cacio e pepe, erbe fritte

ROMBO CHIODATO:
in casseruola, ristretto di crostacei, vegetali di stagione glassati

BAVARESE:
allo yogurt, salsa ai frutti rossi, mirtilli, riso soffiato

Il costo è di 70 euro

Posti limitati ed esclusivamente su prenotazione al numero: Tel. +39 0187 777 751

Per informazioni : Linda Nano Mob. +39 349 3747360

The first course to obtain the title of Chocolate Taster with the International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting will take place in Liguria for the first time.

Specifically, the sea village of Portovenere in the Gulf of Poets – province of La Spezia – will host the course on 17-18 March 2018, in the beautiful meeting spaces of Grand Hotel Portovenere.

Read the complete article on Discover Portovenere Blog

Italian wines to tickle your taste buds

In the unique atmosphere of our scenic rooms Moby Dick or Magnolia Room you will discover three itineraries enjoying a selection of Italian and local wine together with fine appetizers.

Mister Vermentino: between Liguria and Tuscany
3 white wines with munchies and delicacies.

Red Wine: an all-Italian itinerary
3 red wines with munchies and delicacies.

For Bubble Lovers
3 sparkling wines with munchies and delicacies.

Tasting duration: 60 minutes

Upon request, we will be delighted to offer personalized tastings for groups of minimum 5 participants

For more information on the experience of Wine Tasting in Portovenere, contact reservations@portoveneregrand.com.

We are pleased to confirm that our own Palmaria Restaurant is the first gluten free restaurant in Portovenere. In fact, Palmaria Restaurant has just been included in the Official Guide by the Italian Society for the Celiac Disease - AIC (Associazione Italiana Celiachia).

As of July 2017, Palmaria Restaurant becomes the thirteenth officially recognized gluten-free restaurant in La Spezia Province. AIC makes thorough checks to make sure that restaurants can receive the gluten free certification and be listed in the national guide.

Travelers who have celiac disease face many trials and tribulations in maintaining a gluten free diet, especially when they must give over control of food preparation to someone else. Finding a gluten free hotel or restaurant in your destination can make your Italian food experience (and vacation in general) a lot more enjoyable!

Palmaria is the restaurant of Grand Hotel Portovenere. It is open to hotel guests as well as to the general public, offering unforgettable views of the local harbor and Palmaria Island. It proposes a cuisine with a Mediterranean flair, combining elements and ingredients from different Italian regions, and also providing a selection of dishes that are typical from La Spezia. These are also available in the gluten-free version.

At Palmaria Restaurant, which sits just next to the ferryboats that depart for or arrive from Cinque Terre, you will find also vegetarian dishes. 

Book your table at Palmaria Restaurant by contacting palmaria@portoveneregrand.com or +39 0187.790570

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After the success of the first foodie event featuring American wines back in June, Palmaria Restaurant will host another interesting evening for wine and food lovers. In occasion of the “USA meets Portovenere” aperitif on 20 October 2017, starting from 5pm, you will have the opportunity to discover unusual combinations between American wines and local gastronomy from the Gulf of Poets and Cinque Terre.

Wine Tasting
Fox Run Riesling, Fox Run Traminette and Forge Cellars Riesling

Finger Food by the Chef 
skewers with mazzancolla (striped prawn) and herbs; octopus and taggiasche olives; and toasted bread with anchovies and buffalo mozzarella.

Keep Reading on Discover Portovenere Blog

October is a great month to visit the Gulf of Poets: the weather is still mild, the natural landscape delights our eyes with the distinctive autumn colors, the flavors of fall are celebrated with wine and food festivals. On top of this, there are less tourists around meaning that – with less queues and cheaper prices – you can probably do a lot more during your break on the Italian Riviera.

In October you can easily organize day trips in Liguria and even in the neighboring regions of Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. Read about our events and sightseeing tips in Genoa, Carrara, Pisa, Lucca and Parma - less than 2 hours’ drive away from Portovenere - on Discover Portovenere Blog.

Turbo, Inferno, Minerva and Cronos are the team of buzzards that has been protecting guests at Grand Hotel Portovenere, as well as guests at Palmaria Restaurant and Venus Bar, from seagulls.

Learn about them, falconer Stefano Rossi and the first-ever bird control operation of this kind in the province of La Spezia, on our blog article: "Meet the Buzzards of Portovenere".

Every Wednesday: book a 50-minute treatment at Portovenere Wellness Center and you receive a free aperitivo at Venus Bar (Grand Hotel Portovenere). Garage parking is included too.

See the Spa Menu

Book your wellness experience in Portovenere!

Tel: +39.0187.791030

Email: wellness@portoveneregrand.com

We are happy to announce that our Spa, called "Portovenere Wellness", is now open! It offers you a humid zone with Turkish bath, Jacuzzi sauna and sensory shower; a fitness room, and different beauty and wellness treatments.

Have a look at the Spa Menu

For information and reservations, please contact
Tel 0187/791030 wellness@portoveneregrand.com

Palmaria Restaurant offers two types of Gift Vouchers: treat someone with a culinary experience in the Gulf of Poets!

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LUNCH

Two courses from the menu
One glass of wine, water and coffee
€ 25

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DINNER
Two courses from the menu
One Dessert
One glass of wine, water and coffee
€ 45

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The vouchers include free garage parking.

For information and conditions:
tel. 0187.790570
info@palmariarestaurant.com

Who is behind the giant art installation called "Follow Me Help Me" in the lobby of our hotel? His name is Stefano Pilato, and his works are created by assembling objects that are found on the beach, together with scrap materials from dumps, warehouses, forgotten and unwanted things in attics and friends’ houses. In other words, Stefano gives a second life opportunity to objects, often creating extraordinary results.

We have interviewed him in occasion of the reopening of Grand Hotel Portovenere! Read the interview on Discover Portovenere Blog

Information on the Processing of Personal Data pursuant to Art. 13 of GDPR 679/2016

Pursuant to article 13 of GDPR 679/2016, we kindly inform you that our archives and systems include e-mail addresses that have been collected from previous communications through e-mails or any other communication method or individuals who directly provided their personal data. This data is processed in general dealings with the persons or entities. The data will be processed only by our authorised persons in charge of processing and will be retained until the end of purpose for which they were collected and, in any case, under data subject consent. The data subjects have the right at any time to request the erasure, anonymization or blocking of data from the archives and systems according to Chapter III GDPR 679/2016. The request should be sent to data controller Frontemare Srl, Via del Carroccio n. 16 – 20123 Milano, Italy or to Data Protection Officer Mr. Massimo Bruno by the e-mail address: privacy@portoveneregrand.com. Furthermore, it is possible to exercise the right to lodge a complaint to the Privacy Supervisor Authority according to Artt. 77 and ss Chapter VIII GDPR.

Grand Hotel Portovenere can accommodate small and large corporate events, combining business meetings with work lunches and dinners, cooking lessons, tastings, outdoor activities such as boat excursions in the Bay of Poets and hiking in the Cinque Terre, and tours in the marble quarries in Carrara.

If you wish to find out about the available options for your next Business Meeting in Liguria, contact events@portoveneregrand.com

On Friday 24 March 2017, Grand Hotel Portovenere hosts a workshop aimed at managers and executives of small and middle sized businesses.

By joining, participants will learn:

• Techniques of organizational assessment;
• Planning scripts tailored for business needs;
• Basic principles of the LEGO® Serious Play®.

The themes of the workshop will be:

• Methodology: instructions for use, application and strategies for customer acquisition management, team building, product innovation;
• Basic notions, like the “flow” for more a productive and creative work;
• The basic methods and four main phases of LEGO® Serious Play ®;
• The Challenge: what is the most effective organization for your business?

The course begins at 10:30 am and ends at 5:30 pm. The day includes two coffee breaks and one light lunch served on the panoramic veranda at Palmaria Restaurant.

The course is organized by FUTOUR and taught by Paolo Martinez, expert in innovation and service & strategy design for businesses.

For more information, please contact events@portoveneregrand.com

One of the things we wish for most fervently when getting ready for a vacation, is that the weather will be gloriously sunny. Or we at least hope that the rain will stay out of our way. However, clouds and rain sometimes are oblivious to our pleas and show no mercy. If you are traveling to an area such as the Gulf of Poets and Cinque Terre – where tourism is largely based on outdoor activities like hiking, sailing and sightseeing – don’t panic. There are fun and interesting activities that you can enjoy, other than relaxing in the hotel. So, what can you do on a rainy day in Portovenere, in the heart of eastern Liguria? Read some ideas and tips on our blog "Discover Portovenere"

Wine Lovers: Grand Hotel becomes your point of reference in the Gulf of Poets, Liguria. Every year we launch a rich calendar of events involving wine tastings of local and Italian wines. Come and sip the best labels under the ancient vaulted ceilings of Venus Bar, on our panoramic terrace at Palmaria Restaurant, and in a new surprising location dedicated exclusively to wine tasting! Meanwhile, read about one of our favorite wineries.

Can your company transform challenging problems into ideas, strategies, communication, leadership and participatory interaction? Of course it can, especially in a place like the inspiring Bay of Poets! Successful corporate retreats rely heavily on the excellence of the location combined with the quality of content. Let’s understand why a venue like Portovenere is ideal for both aspects.

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Palmaria Restaurant offre il servizio Meal Box d’asporto per chi ormeggia o naviga a Portovenere. Piatti freddi semplici ma gustosi, ideali per chi vuole deliziarsi a pranzo o cena senza fermarsi in zona.

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