Travel Guide of Portofino in Italy by Influencers and Travelers
Portofino is an Italian fishing village and holiday resort famous for its picturesque harbour and historical association with celebrity and artistic visitors. It is a comune located in the Metropolitan City of Genoa on the Italian Riviera.
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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Portofino
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1 - Castello Brown
Castello Brown is a house museum located high above the harbour of Portofino, Italy. The castle's site is well suited for harbour defence, and appears to have been so used since the 15th century.
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2 - Portofino Harbour
Portofino is an Italian fishing village and holiday resort famous for its picturesque harbour and historical association with celebrity and artistic visitors. It is a comune located in the Metropolitan City of Genoa on the Italian Riviera.
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3 - Coasteering in Portofino
Are you looking for an adrenaline-pumping experience in Portofino? Join this incredible coasteering adventure in Baia Cannone! If you like swimming and climbing, you will love coasteering in Portofino. Explore the coastline from Niasca to Baia ...
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4 - Christ of the Abyss
Christ of the Abyss is a submerged bronze statue of Jesus Christ by Guido Galletti, the original cast of which is located in the Mediterranean Sea, off San Fruttuoso, between Camogli and Portofino on the Italian Riviera.
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5 - Rapallo
6 km away
Rapallo is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, located in the Liguria region of northern Italy. As of 2017 it counted 29,778 inhabitants.
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6 - Sea Kayaking in Portofino
8 km away
Tired of lying on the beach suntanning? Do you feel you want to explore Portofino's coast from a different prospective? Experience the kayak & snorkeling tour organised by Blackwave Surf School! You can choose among different itineraries dependi...
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7 - Camogli
7 km away
Camogli is a fishing village and tourist resort located on the west side of the peninsula of Portofino, on the Golfo Paradiso in the Riviera di Levante, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria, northern Italy.
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8 - Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
The Abbey of San Fruttuoso is on the Italian Riviera between Camogli and Portofino. It is the seat of the Catholic parish of the same name of the Vicariate of Recco-Uscio-Camogli, Archdiocese of Genoa.
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9 - Boat Tours in Portofino
8 km away
Are you looking for a relaxing activity near Genova? Get on this private boat tour and snorkelling from Recco to Portofino! Transparent waters, blue skies, and the warm sun of Portofino. Is there any better location for a boat tour with snorkel...
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10 - Paraggi
Paraggi is a bay between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. Paraggi beach is a tourist attraction known for its crystal clear blue water.
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11 - Metropolitan City of Genoa
17 km away
The University of Genoa, known also with the acronym UniGe, is one of the largest universities in Italy. It is located in the city of Genoa and regional Metropolitan City of Genoa, on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy.
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12 - Surfing in Portofino
8 km away
No need to go to Pipeline in Hawaii to surf great waves! You can find them also in Italy on the Italian Riviera! Blackwave Surf School is based near Portofino in Recco, the perfect spot to learn or to improve your level! The spot of Re...
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13 - Aquarium of Genoa
25 km away
The Aquarium of Genoa is the largest aquarium in Italy. Located in the old harbor area of Genoa, Italy, the 33,000-square-foot aquarium is a member organization of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria, and welcomes more than 1.2 million visitors each year.
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14 - Palazzo Bianco
25 km away
Palazzo Bianco is one of the main buildings of the center of Genoa, Italy. It is situated at 11, via Garibaldi. It contains the Gallery of the White Palace, one of the larger city art galleries, and together with those of its neighbors Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi, it forms part of the Strada Nuova Museums, a cluster of museums at that end of the street.
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15 - Stand up Paddle in Portofino
8 km away
Blackwave Surf School offers SUP lessons for any level: from beginners to advanced! The spot of Recco only few kilometres from Portofino and it is perfect for Stand Up Paddling since it offers both flat and wavy waters. You will have the opportunity ...
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16 - Piazza De Ferrari
25 km away
Piazza De Ferrari is the main square of Genoa. Situated in the heart of the city between the historical and the modern center, Piazza De Ferrari is renowned for its fountain, which was restored in recent years along with a major restyling of the square.
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17 - Via Garibaldi
25 km away
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi is a street in the historical centre of Genoa, in Northwestern Italy, well known for its ancient palaces. It is one of the Strade Nuove built by the Genoese aristocracy during the Renaissance.
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18 - Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno
25 km away
The Cimitero monumentale di Staglieno is an extensive monumental cemetery located on a hillside in the district of Staglieno of Genoa, Italy, famous for its monumental sculpture.
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19 - D'Albertis Castle
26 km away
The Castello d'Albertis, or D'Albertis Castle is a historical residence in Genoa, north-western Italy. It was the home of sea captain Enrico Alberto d'Albertis, and was donated to the city of Genoa on his death in 1932.
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20 - Port of Genoa
26 km away
The Port of Genoa it is one of the most important seaports in Italy, in competition with the ports of Marseille and Barcelona in the Mediterranean Sea.
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21 - Monterosso al Mare
39 km away
Monterosso al Mare is a town and comune in the province of La Spezia, part of the region of Liguria. It is one of the five villages in Cinque Terre.
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22 - Vernazza
42 km away
Vernazza is a town and comune located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northwestern Italy. It is one of the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre region.
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Pictures and Stories of Portofino from Influencers
9 pictures of Portofino from Ricardo Gomez Angel, Flori Braunhofer, Dame Traveler and other travelers
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Why should you visit Portofino ?
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Located in the eastern part of the province of Genoa in the Liguria region, although small, the fishing village of Portofino is very famous among tourists and has become a stopover for many yachts on the Mediterranean Sea. You will surely be overwhelmed in the first time by the yachts and luxurious lifestyle here. Being likened by Hollywood stars as a real paradise on earth, the fishing village of Portofino does not need to be promoted much. Briefly, stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise, Beyoncé, and even director Steven Spielberg have set foot in this small fishing village.
According to many guides, in the past, when the fishing village of Portofino was still in the hands of fishermen, they were poor, so the houses were all white. Gradually, when they got better, they painted their house with their favorite colors so that after each month-long trip to the sea, they could immediately recognize their house. that has created the unique characteristics of the fishing village. However, in recent decades, as tourism has grown, the fishermen have had to leave the fishing village of Portofino, to be replaced by the elite from all over the world. But the unique beauty of po is still preserved to this day.
To reach the fishing village of Portofino, there is only one way by boat, which helps this luxury resort keep the privacy and unspoiled character of a fishing village, but no less elegant. Not only has a single road to get in and out, the fishing village of Portofino also has only one parking spot, but not for supercars, but for luxury yachts to dock.
On the picturesque winding alleys are shops selling high-end goods such as Gucci, Prada or souvenirs are oil paintings or porcelain paintings depicting Portofino scenes, you can spend hours to admire or buy a few souvenirs about a land blessed by nature on all sides.
Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Portofino
Splendido, A Belmond et Piccolo are all popular resort for tourists staying in Portofino.
The best way to reach Portofino is by boat from Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo or Camogli. Parking is easier and cheaper in these towns than in Portofino.
The best way to get from Portofino to Cinque Terre without a car is line 82 bus and line 7 bus and train, which takes 2h 35m and costs 7-15$.
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