Portofino and the Italian Riviera
Portofino is a jewel nestled in the Gulf of Tigullio, and its history is inevitably linked to the famous personalities who visited these places, leaving a lasting mark on literature and cinema
Portofino walking tour
A guided tour of Portofino will introduce you to the history of this village, which experienced periods of splendor starting from the 19th century with the arrival of the first English tourists. The period of the Second World War saw Portofino at the center of 'Operation Sunrise,' which led to the escape of the Nazi soldiers occupying the area. The Fifties marked the renaissance and the arrival of Hollywood stars who introduced Portofino to the entire world
Fishing Village Camogli
Near Portofino lies Camogli, a characteristic fishing village that has kept its charm intact over the centuries. The terraced houses along the promenade, its stunning church, and the local trattorias where you can taste the daily catch all contribute to making Camogli one of the most interesting locations in the region.
San Fruttuoso
San Fruttuoso is an incredible place: an ancient monastery, now a museum, nestled among the rocks and immersed in the setting of the Portofino Regional Park. Accessible only by sea or footh, it is just a few minutes' boat ride from Portofino
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