Portofino rises up on a small gulf protected by a promontory, amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, between Punta Chiappa, the inlets of Cala dell'Oro and St Fruttuoso and Punta Carega.
It has been a destination of the rich and famous for more than half a century, Guy de Montpassant was one of the first visitors to Portofino, which he described as "a cresent moon around a calm basin". Liz Taylor, Richard Burton, Nietzsche and Humphrey Bogart all chose Portofino as a perfect hideaway.
In the town, in addition to the legendary Piazzetta, visitors can admire the Abbey of St Fruttuoso, the Sanctuary of St Giorgio and the Brown Castle.
The entire promontory of Portofino is now a protected area with lush vegetation and an impressive quantity of invertebrates and birds.
The beach of Portofino, "Paraggi", is ideal for lovers of sun and sea. Here, in this unique stretch of sea, one finds the Corallium Rubrum (red coral). Amongst the major underwater attractions, the Cristo degli Abissi.
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Portofino Italy Hotel Collection.
Our unique collection of Italian boutique hotels, small luxury hotels and resorts.
Hotel Splendido Portofino
Hotel Splendido - Portofino Hotels | Portofino's Hotel Splendido: a world of elegance and refinement where hospitality and service are second to none.
Salita Baratta, 16 - Portofino (Genova)
Imperiale Palace Hotel Santa Margherita Ligure
Imperiale Palace Hotel - Santa Margherita Ligure Hotels | A historic establishment dating back to the Belle Époque, the Imperiale Palace, facing the bay of Portofino, is...
Via Pagana, 19 - Santa Margherita Ligure (Genova)
Grand Hotel Miramare S. Margherita Ligure
Grand Hotel Miramare - S. Margherita Ligure Hotels | The Grand Hotel Miramare with its large liberty style building, overlooking the promenade to Portofino, dominates the...
Via Milite Ignoto - S. Margherita Ligure (Genova)
Hotel Miramare Sestri Levante
Hotel Miramare - Sestri Levante Hotels | The crystal clear sea, sun drenched beaches, and historic charm of the Italian Riviera. Your dream holiday at Hotel...
Via Cappellini, 9 - Sestri Levante (Genova)
Palazzo Fieschi Savignone
Palazzo Fieschi - Savignone Hotels | The Palazzo Fieschi, once residence of the Savignone Family, has been transformed into a hotel which maintains all...
P.zza della Chiesa, 14 - Savignone (Genova)
Vis à Vis Sestri Levante
Vis à Vis - Sestri Levante Hotels | It is hardly possible to return to reality after a holiday at the Vis à Vis hotel, located in Sestri Levante in...
Via della Chiusa, 28 - Sestri Levante (Genova)
Abbadia San Giorgio Moneglia
Abbadia San Giorgio - Moneglia Hotels | The hotel Abbadia di San Giorgio is an ancient fifteenth century Franciscan complex that offers you hospitality and...
Piazzale San Giorgio - Moneglia (Genova)
Portofino Italy towns in the vicinity
Portofino
Portofino rises up on a small gulf protected by a promontory, amongst some of the most beautiful...
Genova
A city of ancient traditions, Genoa includes the Levante Genovese, an urban area with beaches,...
Rapallo
Like all of the beautiful localities of Liguria, Rapallo offers a combination of sea and inland...
S. Margherita Ligure
Santa Margherita Ligure is situated on the Riviera of Levante in the region of Liguria....
Baldin
Sestri Ponente
Sleek minimalist interiors and the creative fish cuisine of Luca Collami.
www.ristorantebaldin.com
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Portofino Marine Reserve
Portofino
The spectacular coast of Portofino and a nature reserve bursting with Mediterranean flora and fauna.
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