Tellaro
A tiny fishing village clinging to the rocks, with the church of San Giorgio almost in the sea.
The story
Legend says that one night a giant octopus climbed out of the sea and rang the bell of San Giorgio with its tentacles, waking the village in time to fight off a Saracen pirate raid. Since then the octopus has been Tellaro's symbol. The writer Mario Soldati chose to spend his last years here.
Why go
One of the most beautiful villages in Italy, without the crowds of the Cinque Terre.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Sarzana station, 4.1 km away. Alternatively: Luni station, 4.9 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is in the harbour, 3.7 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Pisa Airport (PSA), about 56 km away.
- Parking. There are 8 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 750 m away.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 115 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 7 to 12 °C | 12° 7° | 59 |
| Feb | from 7 to 12 °C | 12° 7° | 72 |
| Mar | from 8 to 13 °C | 13° 8° | 61 |
| Apr | from 10 to 16 °C | 16° 10° | 51 |
| May | from 14 to 19 °C | 19° 14° | 77 |
| Jun | from 19 to 24 °C | 24° 19° | 52 |
| Jul | from 22 to 27 °C | 27° 22° | 32 |
| Aug | from 22 to 27 °C | 27° 22° | 45 |
| Sep | from 19 to 25 °C | 25° 19° | 60 |
| Oct | from 15 to 20 °C | 20° 15° | 103 |
| Nov | from 11 to 16 °C | 16° 11° | 115 |
| Dec | from 8 to 13 °C | 13° 8° | 81 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 183 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- ★ Around Palmaria IslandTrail · E · 5.9 km · +280 m · 3–4 hours · 9 km
- ★ Around Palmaria by kayakWater sports · Kayaking, Snorkelling · Intermediate · 9 km
- From Campiglia to Portovenere on the Alta ViaTrail · E · 4.9 km · +60 m · 2–2.5 hours · 13 km