Holiday in a luxury hotel in Portofino with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and revel in pastel-coloured tiers of hillside houses. Sample fresh pasta in waterfront restaurants and wander through lemon trees in castle gardens.
Luxury Portofino beaches
Cast aside your sandals and wade through sparkling blue water to reach remote, rocky Cala degli Inglesi, a bay accessed only by private boat. A sparkling glass of Spumante at a beach bar overlooking the golden sands of Paraggi Beach is a desirable way to end a day spent relaxing on a reserved sunlounger. Take a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean off the pebbly beach below Camogli’s harbourside promenade.
Luxury things to do in Portofino
A 15-minute boat ride to the medieval San Fruttuoso Abbey reveals a perfectly preserved building crafted by monks in the 10th century. A warren of corridors and rooms leads to vaults, a Byzantine church and cloisters, where outdoor classical concerts are held in July and August. Browse elegant boutiques in the Piazzetta and innovative art galleries dotted along the harbour. Hillside paths through chestnut and olive trees crisscross the Mount Portofino National Park.
Gourmet Portofino
Savour fish baked in salt with olives, pine nuts and potatoes in a pastel-hued villa on Mount Portofino. Ligurian cuisine like anchovies stuffed with eggs, marjoram, garlic and lemon zest and fried in breadcrumbs is served in café-lined piazzas. Arrive by boat to dine on fresh octopus salad at a beachside restaurant.
Holiday in a luxury hotel in Portofino with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and enjoy waiter service on a strip of private beach. Swing gently in a hammock or luxuriate in a hot tub beneath the shade of a chestnut tree in flower-filled gardens. A private cruise boat awaits for leisurely jaunts along the coast.