Portofino is actually a small Italian fishing small town, a traveler holiday resort located in the province of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. The town packed round its little harbour is regarded as one of the most wonderful Mediterranean ports.
Portofino is among the most desired beach towns in the Italian Riviera and was the most desired of the rich and famous from its 1950s heyday onward. Portofino is a wonderful village of pastel colored houses around a half-moon shaped harbor repleat with shops, restaurants, bars, and luxury hotels. Portofino’s crystalline green sea are excellent for swimming, diving, and boating. There’s also possibilities for trekking in the area.
Portofino can be reached by ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Camogli, and Genoa. The nearest train stations are in Santa Margherita Ligure, where you will find a bus to Portofino from the station.
Get around Portofino
Portofino, Italy is a walker’s joy because cars are not permitted in the town itself. The thing that’s free of charge in Portofino is definitely its scenery, which you can enjoy on an amble around the town. Start with a walk around the harbor, which – covered with costly stores and eateries as it is – is strikingly wonderful, with multi-colored houses lining the quay and large green hills rising behind them. One of the most scenic strolls takes you uphill for around 10 minutes along a well-signposted path from the west side of village.
Definitely, probably the most extraordinary thing concerning Portofino is the lifestyle, so running off and “seeing the scenery” won’t be your essential task when you plan your journey. There are a few distinctive points of interest that may be able to lure you from the beaches, however the sight from the harbor or any of the surrounding beaches is wonderful and one could spend the whole day marveling at it.
Accommodation Portofino Italy
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from € 103
Domina Home Piccolo 
Via Duca degli Abruzzi, 31, Portofino
Surrounded by rich greenery, Domina Home Piccolo offers a private beach, cosy rooms with sea views, and an excellent location on the coast of Portofino. read more…
from € 180
Albergo Nazionale
Vico Dritto 3, Portofino
One of the only hotels to be located directly on Portofino’s pretty little harbour, Albergo Nazionale offers lovely views and great service as well as spacious, comfortable rooms. read more…
from € 300
Hotel San Giorgio
Via Del Fondaco 11, Portofino
Set near Piazza della Libertà, Hotel San Giorgio offers free private parking and a green, tranquil setting between the mountains and the harbour of Portofino. read more…
from € 100
Eden 
Via Dritto 20, Portofino
Portofino is an ancient fishing village, built around a natural port that has preserved its traditional character. read more…
