Best things to do in Portofino

Portofino Unmissables

Portofino is a historic fishing village on the Italian Riviera, characterized by pastel-colored houses surrounding its crescent-shaped harbor. This list features the 16th-century Castello Brown, the Romanesque-style Church of San Giorgio, and the white lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula. Natural highlights include the secluded Olivetta Beach and the underwater wreck of the Mohawk Deer. Visitors can explore the open-air Modern Art Museum or hike the coastal trails leading to the neighboring Paraggi Bay.

Portofino Unmissables — Map

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Portofino Resort

Portofino is a comune located in the Metropolitan City of Genoa on the Italian Riviera.

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Castello Brown

Castello Brown is a historic house museum located high above the harbour of Portofino, northern Italy.

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Faro di Portofino

Active lighthouse at the tip of the Portofino promontory, providing views of the Gulf of Tigullio. It is accessible via a scenic walking path from the village center.

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San Giorgio, Portofino

San Giorgio is a Roman Catholic church located in Portofino, Italy.

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Divo Martino, Portofino

Divo Martino is a Roman Catholic church located in Portofino, Italy.

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Parco museo di arte moderna

Open-air sculpture garden featuring contemporary works by international artists, set within terraced gardens overlooking the harbor.

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Spiaggia dell' Olivetta

Secluded, rocky cove located below Castello Brown. Known for clear turquoise waters and accessible via a steep walking path.

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Parco del Castello Brown

Mediterranean gardens surrounding the historic fortress, featuring rose gardens and elevated viewpoints overlooking the bay.

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Hermes

Luxury boutique offering high-end French fashion, leather goods, and accessories near the village's waterfront.

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Grotta sopra Paraggi

Natural limestone cave located on the hillside between Portofino and Paraggi, accessible via regional park hiking trails.

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Wreck `Mohawk Deer`

Remains of a Canadian freighter that sank in 1967. It is a prominent scuba diving site within the Portofino Marine Protected Area.

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