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Villa Doria in Porto Venere, Liguria is an iconic venue, set against the backdrop of the Ligurian coast.
Location
In the heart of Porto Venere (La Spezia, Liguria), Villa Doria sits above the waterfront with cinematic views of the Gulf of Poets and Palmaria Island. The address is exceptionally convenient for destination guests: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Pisa International Airport (PSA), around 1 hour to Portofino and Genoa, 40 minutes to Pisa, and about 1 hour 30 minutes to Florence - ideal for pre- or post-wedding escapes.
Within walking distance you’ll find the marina, restaurants, and boats to the Cinque Terre villages, while private transfers and boat charters can be arranged for stylish arrivals. The villa’s botanical park and sea-facing terraces deliver that rare balance of privacy and proximity: secluded enough to feel exclusive, yet moments from the postcard lanes of Porto Venere.
Story
Set within the Cinque Terre Natural Park (UNESCO World Heritage), Villa Doria is an emblem of Ligurian elegance - where history, landscape and refined hospitality meet. Porto Venere, known in antiquity as Portus Veneris, dates to at least the mid-1st century BC; tradition links its name to a temple of Venus once standing on the promontory now crowned by the Church of St. Peter.
Against this timeless backdrop, Villa Doria offers a private retreat composed of three distinct units (in total 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms), suited to intimate gatherings, multi-day family stays, or editorial-style celebrations. The atmosphere is serene and sophisticated: antique touches, Mediterranean light, and terraces layered above the sea. A dedicated concierge team partners with trusted local professionals to curate everything from tasteful welcome aperitivo in the village to sunset cruises, yacht days, or day trips into the Cinque Terre.
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Wrapped in botanical gardens and stone walkways, the estate flows across multiple sea-view terraces - natural stages for each chapter of your celebration. Outdoor lawns and gardens host symbolic ceremonies and receptions for 60-80 guests, with golden-hour cocktails facing Palmaria and candlelit dinners under the Ligurian sky.
The interiors blend classic character with modern comforts, offering elegant lounges for morning preparations and relaxed next-day brunches. The three-unit layout provides privacy for families or the wedding party, while nearby boutique hotels in Porto Venere accommodate additional guests within minutes of the villa.
Styling is effortlessly “Italian coastal”: think linen, olives and lemons, soft white florals, and live acoustic sets at sunset. From catering, décor, and music to guest accommodation and on-water transfers, the Villas & Retreats concierge can manage every detail - so your celebration feels personal, polished, and unmistakably Ligurian.
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Location
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 78, Porto Venere, SP, Italy
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November 4, 2025 at 4:25 pmVilla & Retreats were beyond my expectations! The Villa was prepared for our arrival with professional greetings, cleanliness and exceptional care! Massimo was outstanding in responding to our questions. The Villas was prepared to the finest of details and was very secured. During our stay, Marco greeted us showing us the villa and even helped us to get supplies nearby. He educated us on the beautiful property that surrounds the Villa!
Exceptional service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The property that is with this Villa is absolutely amazing! It dates back in history with stone stairs ways wrapping around a pristine gardens with olive trees, fig, orange, lemon, limes, rosemary and roses! Opening up your bedroom window and seeing the sunrise view overlooking the see, the view is breathtaking! There is so much history on the property we had to ask Massimo and Marco. The property is picturesque in every square inch of it! And there is a lot of property! The views of the sea and gardens are absolutely breathtaking! This is a hidden diamond 💎 also the villa sits on a hill the stairs and paths leading down to the sea was an beautiful walk through the gardens it was nice for my parents that are in 80’s.
Gina and family