Portofino

The harbour is small enough to cross in minutes yet spacious enough to occupy an afternoon. Portofino is a study in scale: painted houses, dark green headlands and boats reflected in still water.

Why go

The harbour is small enough to cross in minutes yet spacious enough to occupy an afternoon. Portofino is a study in scale: painted houses, dark green headlands and boats reflected in still water.

The long way around

Walk uphill towards Castello Brown for a quieter angle on the harbour and stay for the changing light.

Where to base yourself

Consider nearby Santa Margherita Ligure or Rapallo for a more flexible base, then arrive by ferry or bus when operating.

When to go

Late spring and early autumn preserve the beauty while reducing peak-summer congestion.