Assorted fried seafood at Pieds dans l’eau

The curves of the road leading up to Porto S. Stefano offer unique views and are just a taste of what makes this seaside village so special. 

As soon as you arrive, it’s a good idea to leave your car and take a nice, flat walk, first along the commercial port of Valle, then along the Garibaldi Pier —passing between the fishing fleet and the unique tile-and-graphic exhibition commemorating the Expedition of the Thousand —before continuing your stroll along the Lungomare dei Navigatori, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, and arriving at Piazza dei Rioni, the town’s bustling heart. 

As you stroll along this pleasant promenade, spot the little restaurant that appeals to you most for a light lunch; sitting right by the sea is a must, and ordering a plate of fried local fish is practically a requirement. A few small red mullets, two small hake, a few soacia, a handful of pink shrimp, and a few squid rings. Getting your hands dirty is as natural as breathing in a good dose of sea air.