Where is portofino

There are also opportunities for hiking in the area. Portofino is one of the most romantic places in Italy. A breathtaking landscape, spectacular views of the coast and sea, amazing food and wine and stunning luxury hotels.

If you are planning to spend your honeymoon or a romantic holiday in Italy, Portofino is the right place for you. A luxurious Italian hotel set on a stunning hillside, overlooking Portofino harbor. Belmond Hotel Splendido is one of the most enchanting hotels along the coast. Rooms are timelessly elegant and boast impressive sea views. This resort hotel has a fabulous salt-water infinity pool, spa, two restaurants and beautiful gardens. Dinner at the Restaurant Terrazza, with its stupendous view, is a must.

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Messina Sicily. Visiting Pompeii. Pompeii forum. Port of Piraeus. Getting to Florence. Venice vaporetto. Venice water bus. Getting to Zadar. The port area is quite congested and not a place to swim, but just a place for boats to come and go. Portofino is tiny with about permanent residents. Seriously, residents! We decided to head up to Chiesa San Georgio for the best views of Portofino and to enjoy our lunch alfresco.

The cemetery is also quite unique. The views are spectacular here and it was less crowded than by the port area. The magnificent gardens would make a great backdrop if you are considering getting married in Portofino.

Again, this town is quite baffling. Either everyone is mega wealthy, or they go elsewhere to shop. I also pondered about all the cruise ships that stop in Portofino. Just where does everyone go? Restaurants in Portofino can be pricey. We checked out a few and decided the price tag was a bit high for what we wanted. Plus, we were on the ferry schedule. So build in plenty of time in Portofino to wander the small streets and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant. We bought something quick and fresh from a local bakery and found a quiet place to have a picnic.

Not very Portofino-like, but enjoyable, none the less. If I had more time, I would have chosen one of the following highly-recommended best restaurants in Portofino. First up is Chuflay Bar and Restaurant. This restaurant is connected to the Belmond Splendido Mare Hotel , right on the main square.

So if you are looking for the best restaurant in Portofino Italy, this has to be it. The menu is quite diverse with plenty of starters, pastas, meats and seafood mixed with Ligurian accents. For other Michelin restaurants you need to head to Santa Margherita Ligure. Ristorante Puny at Piazza Martiri dell Olivetta, 5 is another highly-rated best restaurant in Portofino. The name makes me laugh. Puny, as in tiny! There are about 15 tables on the terrace and the same inside, and you may be grappling with an A-lister to get a table.

Their menu is simple, Genovese fare with lots of homemade goodness. Ristorante Taverna Del Marinaio is also part of the Da Puny family and offers a variety of more moderately-priced seafood and pastas. This is a great local hangout where you can feast on gamberi, sole, calamari and salty anchovies. Be sure to go when the fish is in season, or ask them what is fresh, because not all fish will be fresh all year long.

They also have a sister restaurant in Santa Margherita Ligure. The next best time to visit Portofino is September and October.

You avoid the heavy summer months, but the staff at the hotels, restaurants and bars are the most refreshed in April and May. Their season is beginning and they are happy to see you. If you want to stay in Portofino itself, book early. There are also some great villas and apartments you can rent if you want a more private and local feel during your stay.

As I mentioned, hotels in Santa Margarita Ligure are more reasonable all around and you may want to find a hotel there to explore Portofino and the Cinque Terre.

Santa Margherita Ligure has a bit more vibe going on with a population of 10, In a nutshell, visiting Portofino Italy was underwhelming. It was missing something for me.

A lot of people ask whether they should visit Portofino or Amalfi Coast. As I mention above, the Amalfi Coast is more than a 7-hour drive from Portofino, and the train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Naples will take a bit more.

The Amalfi Coast is a completely different feel and experience than Portofino.