Rapallo has so much to offer children. Families with young children can visit the Rapallo public beach, grab a gelato at one of the many ice cream shops and visit one of the attractions.

The conveniently located children’s playground ‘Parco Canessa’ is very popular and suitable for children up to 7 or 8 years old. you can also walk to Fontanine Park, which is 15,000 square meters of fun for the whole family, and includes two street basketball courts, games for children, a fitness trail, a picnic area and a dog-friendly area. It is located in the Rapallo district of Sant’Anna and represents one of the largest equipped green areas in the city.

Other summertime activities include trampolines, elastic bungee swings, a bouncy castle, merry go round and more a short walk along Corso Cristoforo Colombo heading into Rapallo.

Rapallo offers visitors an unforgettable culinary experience with its many local restaurants and cafes serving up traditional Italian dishes. From the freshest seafood dishes to homemade pasta creations, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful seaside town. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner overlooking the Mediterranean or just grabbing some gelato while strolling along the promenade, Rapallo has it all when it comes to great food and drinks.

La Taverna del Capitano offers delicious seafood and traditional Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Located on the waterfront, diners can enjoy a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea while feasting on fresh-caught fish, rustic pizzas, and homemade pasta dishes. You can also try U Giancu, Il Salotto Di Rapallo, and Ristorante Il Faro.

Rapallo Golf and Tennis Club boasts five tennis courts and an 18 hole golf course which has historically enjoyed the patronage of people like the Duke of Windsor, Guglielmo Marconi, Rita Hayworth, Bob Hope and more recently Bill Gates, Monica Seles and Novak Dokovic.

The golf course wraps around the tennis courts with an elegant clubroom. Both golf and tennis can be booked online.

It is owned by the Liguria Region and represents one of the most prestigious calling card of Rapallo. Beyond major sporting and social events that the facility and its elegant Club House continue to host, it also an important green area enriched with trees such as to make it a real botanical garden.

Beaches on the Italian Riviera are a mixture of free public beaches ‘Spiaggia pubblica’ or ‘Spiagga libera’ or you can pay for a deck chair with an umbrella at a private beach. Most parts of the Italian Riviera have free and paid for beaches often located right next to each other on the same beach.

Rapallo’s main beach is 400 metres from Villa Porto Rapallo in front of the Tourist Information Centre. There are some basic outdoor cold showers there and a pay-beach next door. As you walk along the beautiful coastal path that starts right outside Villa Porto Rapallo heading away from Rapallo you will reach in order San Michele Di Pagana, Santa Margherita, Gio E Rino Beach, Punta Pedale Beach, Paraggi and eventually 7km away the world reknown Portofino. You can reach Santa Margherita and Portofino also by bus and ferry from Rapallo town.

The best swimming beaches are San Michele Di Pagana and Paraggi which also has some beautiful restaurants and paid cabins in the summer.

The best view of Portofino and the Cinque Terra is from the Rapallo Montallegro Cable Car which starts at Piazzale Silvio Solari, 2, where you can buy a ticket. The Funivia connects Rapallo to the Sanctuary or Church of Montallegro with a 2350 metre route that gains 600 metres of altitude above Rapallo.

There is also an ancient walkway starting up the hill behind the Cable Car ticket office but beware its steep and some of the path is not in good condition. You can also walk, drive a car or ride a bike on paved roads up to the Montallegro Sanctuary.

In the summer there is a restaurant and café at the top of the cable car as you walk up the hill to the Sanctuary or Church of Montallegro. The view along the Italian Riviera to Portofino is well worth the 200 metre walk up the hill to the Church from the Cable Car