Camogli

Camogli
Comune
Comune di Camogli

Camogli beach

Coat of arms
Camogli

Location of Camogli in Italy

Coordinates: 44°21′N 9°9′E / 44.350°N 9.150°E / 44.350; 9.150
Country Italy
Region Liguria
Province / Metropolitan city Genoa (GE)
Frazioni Ruta, San Fruttuoso, San Rocco
Government
 • Mayor Francesco Olivari
Area
 • Total 9.9 km2 (3.8 sq mi)
Elevation 9 m (30 ft)
Population (31 December 2011)[1]
 • Total 5,455
 • Density 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Camoglini or Camogliesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 16032
Dialing code 0185
Patron saint N. S. del Boschetto
Saint day 2 July
Website Official website

Camogli (Camuggi in Genoese dialect) is a fishing village and tourist resort located on the west side of the peninsula of Portofino, on the Golfo Paradiso at the Riviera di Levante, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria, northern Italy. As of 31 December 2011 its population was of 5,455. The name Camogli is of disputed but ancient origins. Camogli is one of the largest part of the Parco Naturale Regionale di Portofino, and a part of the Portofino Marine Protected Area.

Camogli seen from the frazione of San Rocco.

History

Camogli harbor.

In the late Middle Ages Camogli was a considerable seaport. In its heyday, its fleet consisted of hundreds of Tall Ships, and it was called the "city of a thousand white sails". In 1798 the city hosted a large contingent of Napoleon's fleet, which was then beaten in Egyptian waters of the Nile by Admiral Nelson. A prestigious naval college, Cristoforo Colombo, was founded in Camogli in 1874.

In 1880 the former fishing village had (in a population of 12,000) 500 registered ship captains. Camogli now lives mainly from tourism and is known for its colorful houses that line the beach. The house colors once helped the fishermen of Camogli find the way back to their port.

The local swimming club water polo RN Camogli has won several Italian championships and is known nationwide.

Twin towns

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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