Title: Portofino Travel Guide: Best of Portofino, Liguria Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Portofino](https://expedia.co.uk/Portofino-Hotels.d4324.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Portofino](https://expedia.co.uk/Portofino-Holiday-Rentals.d4324.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Portofino](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Portofino.d4324.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Portofino](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Portofino.d4324.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Portofino Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Portofino.d4324.Car-Hire-Guide)[Portofino Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Portofino.d4324.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Portofino Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Portofino which includes a city, general coastal views and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99462-Portofino-Golfo-Tigullio.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Portofino showing a bay or harbour, general coastal views and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99461-Portofino-Golfo-Tigullio.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Portofino showing a city, general coastal views and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99457-Portofino-Golfo-Tigullio.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Portofino](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99458-Portofino-Golfo-Tigullio.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Portofino](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e56b2c692578d214e033121666366337.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Portofino Things to do Reviews #### Feel as if you’ve stumbled onto a vintage Technicolor film set. You might even experience the jet set lifestyle. Indulge your celebrity fantasies in the classic fishing village of Portofino, known world-wide as an A-list holiday spot. It’s popular with VIPs, but feels secluded because of its position on the tip of the coastline in front of rising hills. Walk along the promenade around the harbour. View the brightly colored buildings on the waterfront. Browse chic boutiques, sip local wine and dine on the region’s finest seafood and olives in a terrace bar as you watch activity around the little bay. Portofino remains a small fishing village, but has had a celebrity sheen ever since it became a high-profile holiday spot in the 19th century. It was a fixture on the jet set itineraries of the ‘50s and ‘60s and hasn’t lost its appeal in its transition to a modern resort town. Here, small terrace restaurants serve the crowds of travellers who have come to admire this Ligurian gem. A tiny square on the waterfront called the “Piazzetta” lies in front of the boats that bob around while moored in the bay. As well as being a glamorous holiday location, the town has the typical attractions of a regional village. Visit atmospheric old churches including San Martino and San Giorgio. One of Portofino’s iconic sights is Castello Brown, which allows breathtaking views of the little town from up on the hill. If you’d like to get out of town, explore the thick vegetation of the Portofino Regional Nature Park which starts behind the town’s pastel buildings. See the classic little white lighthouse, Il Faro, which is accessible on foot. A short boat ride away is the more isolated San Fruttuoso Bay. Rent gear to go diving and see the original of the famous submerged statue of Jesus, the Christ of the Abyss. Drive your sports car to Portofino via the road from San Margherita or travel like a real superstar and arrive by yacht. - Top hotels in Portofino - Top Holiday Rentals in Portofino ![Hotel Piccolo Portofino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/797200/797118/42b1200f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Piccolo Portofino Via Duca degli Abruzzi 31, Portofino, GE £429 9 Oct - 10 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portofino. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Portofino Marina and Paraggi Beach are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews) "The hotel is very convenient with a beautiful view of Portofino. Hotel needs an update, pricey for an old looking hotel." Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F10%2F2025&endDate=10%2F10%2F2025&selected=797118&PinnedHotelID=797118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=4324) ![Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12080000/12071500/12071446/5c3d500b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino Via Roma 2, Portofino, GE £1,247 30 Sept - 1 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Portofino. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Popular attractions Portofino Marina and Paraggi Beach are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) "Wow! Unreal experience. Pampered attentive quiet boutique hotel" Reviewed on 4 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=12071446&PinnedHotelID=12071446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=4324) ![Eight Hotel Portofino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1270000/1265700/1265659/24536048_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eight Hotel Portofino Via del Fondaco, 11, Portofino, GE £600 8 Oct - 9 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Portofino. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Portofino Marina and Paraggi Beach are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (104 reviews) Okay "Hotel room was okay. Needs renovations.. bathroom shower head set up creates a water mess. Check in with Aziz was wonderful tho, staff overall in both locations were great, def made the stay better." Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F10%2F2025&endDate=09%2F10%2F2025&selected=1265659&PinnedHotelID=1265659&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=4324) [See all 3,850 properties in Portofino](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=4324) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Next to Portofino, fantastic location](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33698200/33698168/90d52961_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Next to Portofino, fantastic location Genova, Italy Stay at this apartment in Portofino. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Paraggi Beach and Portofino Marina are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews) Location Location Location! "The location absolutely makes this house! It is perfectly and uniquely situated between Portofino and Santa Margherita. You won't find anything else like it- with such close access to the beach, beautiful views, and spacious home. PROs: Beach access right across the street. Owner provides beach chairs, ..." Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portofino-Hotels-Next-To-Portofino.h33698168.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Maria Apartment in Portofino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104840000/104834200/104834195/ed8880db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Maria Apartment in Portofino Portofino, GE Stay at this apartment in Portofino. Enjoy cable TV channels, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Portofino Marina and Paraggi ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) "Excellent stay, great location in Portofino with beautiful views of the port" Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portofino-Hotels-Cozy-Flat-In-Portofino.h104834195.Hotel-Information) ![Portofino Sea View House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115002800/115002764/470162a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portofino Sea View House Portofino, GE Stay at this apartment in Portofino. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Portofino Marina and Paraggi Beach ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Room with a View "Fantastic location in the heart of Portofino. Great to have a small kitchen to make some meals as it’s expensive eating out all the time. Would recommend." 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Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castello-Brown-Portofino.d6076686.Attraction) #### Spiaggia dell' Olivetta Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia dell' Olivetta during your trip to Portofino? Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spiaggia-Dell-Olivetta-Portofino.d553248635977471570.Attraction) #### Church of St. Martin 5/5(1 review) Church of St. Martin is just one of the places to see in Portofino, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-St-Martin-Portofino.d6076700.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Portofino On Your Own from Genoa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49665138/97de7672-b68e-434e-9d59-eedf9db2c5eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portofino On Your Own from Genoa £56 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portofino-on-your-own-from-genoa.a49665138.activity-details) ![Private Boat Tour in Portofino Natural Reserve or Cinque Terre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46331695/5939a036-fa1e-41d3-9931-97089a62b419.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Boat Tour in Portofino Natural Reserve or Cinque Terre £606 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-boat-tour-in-portofino-natural-reserve-or-cinque-terre.a46331695.activity-details) ![Camogli: San Fruttuoso Abbey Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48020063/232e5ca0-f0d2-449e-a620-657b23916f1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Camogli: San Fruttuoso Abbey Entry Ticket £8 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/camogli-san-fruttuoso-abbey-entry-ticket.a48020063.activity-details) ![Portofino: Coasteering Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44634921/27851263-d321-4452-a661-c4e324bcfdc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portofino: Coasteering Tour £60 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portofino-coasteering-tour.a44634921.activity-details) ![Riviera di Levante boat tour from Portofino](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49782944/6037b464-0d61-4c55-b313-564986e83b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riviera di Levante Small Group Boat Tour from Portofino £77 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riviera-di-levante-small-group-boat-tour-from-portofino.a49782944.activity-details) ![Press "ONE WAY"](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4399913/23e6c537-e0a8-4fde-8aba-48a34b5615ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### One Day Private Boat Tour in the Cinque Terre £1,817 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/one-day-private-boat-tour-in-the-cinque-terre.a4399913.activity-details) [See all activities in Portofino](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Portofino.d4324.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Portofino 5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 4 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller It’s a fantastic place to visit. ## Cities near Portofino ![Santa Margherita Ligure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f0a6aff9648c56edc99bf285256ea6ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Margherita Ligure [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Margherita-Ligure.dx4907) ![Photo by Glenn Miller](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8830bb363dd9c9c55550d0e8b5a1e19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Camogli [](https://expedia.co.uk/Camogli.dx4930) ![Photo "Paraggi" by Liguria Pics (page does not exist) (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/6b4f671249c3d3fa0604c80c836321f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)[Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Liguria Pics (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Liguria_Pics&action=edit&redlink=1) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Paraggi [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paraggi.dx6144370) ![Photo "San Lorenzo della Costa" by Stefano Mazzone Geno… (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/d9de816320bba51cf7c3271d1ec83a98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)[Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Stefano Mazzone Geno…](https://www.panoramio.com/user/280112?with_photo_id=1345960) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### San Lorenzo della Costa [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Lorenzo-Della-Costa.dx3000388994) - Cities near Portofino - Places of interest [Santa Margherita Ligure](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Margherita-Ligure.dx4907)[Camogli](https://expedia.co.uk/Camogli.dx4930)[Paraggi](https://expedia.co.uk/Paraggi.dx6144370)[San Lorenzo della Costa](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Lorenzo-Della-Costa.dx3000388994)[San Fruttuoso](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Fruttuoso.dx553248635975862122) - [Castello Brown](https://expedia.co.uk/Castello-Brown-Portofino.d6076686.Attraction) - [Church of St. Martin](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-St-Martin-Portofino.d6076700.Attraction) - [Church of San Giorgio](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-San-Giorgio-Portofino.d553248621532497927.Attraction) - [Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Genoa-Cruise-Ship-Terminal-Centro-Ovest.d553248635976628343.Attraction) - [Old Port](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Port-Centro-Est.d6076746.Attraction) - [Camogli Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Camogli-Beach-Italy.d6076684.Attraction) - [Portofino Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Portofino-Marina-Italy.d6335554.Attraction) - 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