Portofino fascinates the international jet set and is also considered the jewel of the rich and beautiful. So, visit this sophisticated place and experience the stars up close and personal.
The decidedly must-see place is small, magical, charming and a fascinating place to be. Everyone likes to return again and again, as shown by the amount of celebrities and VIP's like Leonardo di Caprio, Steven Spielberg or in former times Frank Sinatra, Liz Taylor, Humphrey Bogart, who simply love this fishing village.
The Promontorio di Portofino Nature Park is a nature reserve and offers a breathtaking view of the Tigullian Gulf and is also a great hiker's paradise. The cypresses, palm trees and pine trees provide wonderful shady spots and invite you to linger.
In general, the Portofino peninsula is a real paradise for hikers and nature lovers, but also for divers.
An insider tip is the tip of the Portofino peninsula called "Punta Chiappa. At Punta Chiappa there is a grotto and a place to swim with crystal clear water.
In the garden of the Baron Mumm you can experience art under the open sky between June and September. The focus here is on modern art. 120 sculptures made of various materials such as steel, marble, bronze and glass in different dimensions blend into nature and tower like sentinels over Portofino.
