The Port of Genoa is a fascinating little place—it resembles a scenic fishing harbour at some places and a busy docking port for large cruise ships at others. It’s easy to forget that Genoa’s port is one of the busiest in Europe if you station yourself at one of the cafés overlooking the fishing harbour. Here quaint markets, busy fishermen, and rustic bakeries are the order of the day.
Yet the Port of Genoa is also an extremely popular pit-stop for Mediterranean cruises. It provides the perfect opportunity to hop on a dazzling cruise ship for a journey around Spain, Greece, Turkey, and other areas of Italy. Some cruise ships that start in Genoa also venture to North Africa—Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt. Choose a destination of your choice and sail away.