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What to see and do in Portofino
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Portofino is a small fishing village with coloured houses around a bay, become an exclusive destination. The promontory is a nature park, with paths that lead to the abbey of San Fruttuoso.
Practical tips
- In summer the access road is limited: arrive by boat from Santa Margherita or Rapallo.
- The walk from Portofino to San Fruttuoso takes about two hours: bring hiking shoes.
- Portofino is expensive: a coffee in the piazzetta costs more than elsewhere.
When to go
From April to October; in spring and in September there are fewer crowds and the colours are splendid.
The places not to miss in Portofino
The Piazzetta of Portofino
The square on the harbour, with cafés and restaurants overlooking the boats.
Castello Brown
The fortress above the harbour, with gardens and a breathtaking view.
- Tickets and visits
The Abbey of San Fruttuoso
A medieval abbey in a bay reachable only on foot or by boat.
The Portofino Park
A nature park with paths through woods and cliffs over the sea.
The Portofino Lighthouse
The lighthouse on the point, with a view of the Tigullio gulf.
The Church of San Giorgio
A small church on the hill with a view of the bay and the harbour.
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