🌅 What to do in Portofino on extra days
Personalized ideas for every type of traveler
Portofino offers much more than meets the eye at first glance. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a lover of tranquility, a culture buff, a foodie, or an indefatigable explorer, there's always something special to do.
🧗♂️ For sports enthusiasts and outdoor lovers
If you can't sit still and want to make the most of every moment to move and breathe fresh air, Portofino and its promontory are your natural playground.
- Scenic trekking in the Portofino Park
The trails of the regional park are among the most beautiful in Liguria. Some of the most picturesque routes connect Portofino to San Fruttuoso, Camogli, or Santa Margherita Ligure. The trail to Cala degli Inglesi, for example, crosses wild and silent stretches, immersed in the Mediterranean scrub. - Running or cycling on the scenic route
The stretch of road connecting Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino is perfect for a sunset run or a leisurely but scenic bike ride, with sea views and the scent of pines.
🌸 For those seeking tranquility and relaxation
If your ideal vacation is to slow down, disconnect from the hustle and bustle, and enjoy moments of peace, Portofino is the right place.
- Sunset aperitif at the Portofino Lighthouse
A short walk takes you to the lighthouse, a place suspended between sky and sea. Here you can enjoy a drink at the bar with a view, while the sun sets behind the promontory. - Spa with sea view
Many hotels in Portofino and Santa Margherita offer spas with wellness paths, massages, and treatments. Ideal for rejuvenating with the sound of the sea in the background.
🖼️ For art, history, and culture enthusiasts
Want to immerse yourself in history and discover the cultural side of the area? Portofino has much to offer here too.
- Castello Brown
An ancient fortress with spectacular views of the bay, today it is a museum hosting photographic exhibitions and stories of the village's defensive past. - Abbey of San Fruttuoso
Accessible only on foot or by sea, it is a hidden gem among the cliffs. A place suspended in time, with almost mystical atmospheres and the famous Christ of the Abyss underwater. - Oratory of Our Lady Assumed
A small architectural gem, often overlooked by tourists, but which holds true treasures of local sacred art. - Villa Durazzo in Santa Margherita
An elegant noble residence with frescoes, period furniture, and a magnificent Italian garden overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio.
🍷 For those who love food and authentic experiences
An extra day is the perfect opportunity to be guided by the scents and flavors of Liguria.
- Typical cooking class
Learn to prepare pesto with a mortar, Genoese focaccia, or homemade pasta in the company of a local chef. An experience to take with you even when you return. - Wine and oil tasting
The Levante of Liguria produces excellent white wines and quality extra virgin olive oil. Some wine shops and farms organize guided tastings, perhaps accompanied by platters of local cheeses and cold cuts. - Gastronomic tour between Portofino and Santa Margherita
Set off to discover authentic flavors: historic focaccerias, fry shops, artisanal pastry shops, and seaside restaurants where you can savor the best of Ligurian cuisine.
🛥️ For those who want to explore the surroundings
Have you already walked along all the streets of Portofino? Great, it's time to broaden your horizons and discover the beauties nearby.
- Santa Margherita Ligure
Elegant and lively, it is the perfect place for shopping, enjoying an ice cream on the seafront, or visiting the fishermen's port. - Camogli
A postcard village with colorful houses overlooking the sea, a wide beach, and many small restaurants where you can enjoy fresh fish and cheese focaccia. - Rapallo and the Sanctuary of Montallegro
Reach the sanctuary with the panoramic cable car departing from Rapallo: a short ascent but with a breathtaking view of the Gulf. - The Cinque Terre
If you have more time available, take a day to visit Monterosso, Vernazza, or Manarola. They are reachable by train in about an hour from Santa Margherita.
