The
town dates from A.D. 262. The official name of Santa Margherita
Ligure was given to the town by Vittorio Emanuele II in 1863.Santa
Margherita Ligure occupies a beautiful position on the Gulf of
Tigullio. Its attractive palm-fringed harbor is usually thronged
with fun seekers. The resort has a festive appearance, with a
promenade covered with flowers, and palms swaying in the wind. Santa
Margherita Ligure is linked to Portofino by a panoramic road. The
climate is mild, even in winter, drawing many tourists from northern
Europe.