Buying a home in Portovenere
3,310 residents at the 2021 census, 1,237 buildings and 7.7 km² of territory, Liguria.
Portovenere is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 6.9% of the territory of Portovenere has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 1.4% of the residents. 2.6% of the territory of Portovenere is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 8.1% of the residents.
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Portovenere compared
| ISPRA indicator | Portovenere | SP | Liguria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 5.8% | 6.4% | 12.6% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1.4% | 3.4% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 2.2% | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 2.6% | 7.3% | 2.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 2.6% | 8% | 3.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 8.1% | 21.9% | 17.4% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 6.6% | 16.9% | 12.2% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Portovenere in?
Portovenere is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Portovenere is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 6.9% of the territory of Portovenere has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 1.4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Portovenere ranks 19th of 32 municipalities in the province of La Spezia.
How much of Portovenere is in flood scenario P2?
2.6% of the territory of Portovenere is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 8.1% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Portovenere ranks 17th of 32 municipalities in the province of La Spezia.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Spezia | 3 | 13% | 4.1% |
| Lerici | 3 | 10.2% | 7.1% |
| Riomaggiore | 3 | 12.1% | 0.5% |
| Arcola | 3 | 0.6% | 33.6% |
| Riccò del Golfo di Spezia | 3 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Ameglia | 3 | 6.1% | 40.9% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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