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Yacht catering in Porto di Lavagna, Italy

80 superyacht berthsPesto Genovese DOP · Cinque Terre DOC wines and Sciacchetrà · Riviera di Levante olive oil
Porto di Lavagna is one of the largest pleasure marinas on the Italian coast and the principal yachting hub of the Tigullio gulf, immediately east of Sestri Levante. With 80 superyacht berths, full technical services and direct rail/road access to Genoa, it sits in the productive middle of the Riviera di Levante — close to Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure to the north, the Cinque Terre and La Spezia to the south. The pantry is Riviera di Levante Ligurian. Olive oil from the Tigullio hills (Taggiasca and local varieties), salted anchovies from Monterosso, fresh fish from the Camogli and Santa Margherita boats and the Genoa wholesale market. Pesto Genovese DOP from Pra' basil. Focaccia di Recco al formaggio from the village just north. Cinque Terre DOC whites from terraces above Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza; Sciacchetrà passito; Colline di Levanto DOC. Inland: chestnuts from the Aveto valley, lamb and goat from the Apennine slopes. Specialty suppliers in Lavagna serve the Tigullio's restaurant economy, with vegan and allergen-specific protocols routine. Yachting season runs May through September with strong shoulder support. Lavagna's scale and full-service infrastructure make it the natural provisioning hub for charters working the Tigullio and Cinque Terre. Suppliers handle same-day on fresh items and 24 to 48 hours on full provisioning, with tender delivery to Portofino, Paraggi and the Cinque Terre anchorages.

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The destination

Porto di Lavagna, and what’s on the table

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Local specialties around Porto di Lavagna

Seasonal sourcing

Seasonal sourcing & local specialties

Active May to September. The natural full-service hub of the Tigullio for charters working Portofino, the Cinque Terre and the Levante coast.

Local specialties around Porto di Lavagna

  • Pesto Genovese DOP
  • Cinque Terre DOC wines and Sciacchetrà
  • Riviera di Levante olive oil
  • Monterosso salted anchovies
  • Tigullio fresh fish
  • Aveto valley chestnuts and Apennine charcuterie

Frequently asked questions about Porto di Lavagna

How do I find a yacht food supplier at Porto di Lavagna?+

Browse vetted suppliers serving Porto di Lavagna and the Tigullio on Super Yacht Eats. Each listing shows specialties, languages, lead times and direct contact. One quote request reaches multiple suppliers in provisioning, fish, wine, charcuterie and bespoke catering.

Can I get provisioning delivered to Porto di Lavagna or to the Tigullio anchorages?+

Yes. Lavagna suppliers handle quayside delivery to the marina and tender runs to yachts anchored off Paraggi, San Fruttuoso and the Cinque Terre, plus direct delivery to Portofino, Rapallo, Santa Margherita and Sestri Levante.

What Riviera di Levante specialties should I order?+

Pesto Genovese DOP from Pra' basil, focaccia di Recco al formaggio, salted anchovies from Monterosso, Cinque Terre DOC whites and Sciacchetrà passito, Riviera di Levante olive oil, plus Aveto valley chestnuts and Apennine lamb.

Is Lavagna a better provisioning base than Portofino itself?+

For most full provisioning runs, yes. Lavagna's full-service marina infrastructure, road and rail access and scale make it more practical than Portofino's tight inner harbour. Many Tigullio suppliers operate from Lavagna and tender to Portofino daily.

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