History/Info:
Located southwest of Genoa on the Italian Riviera,
Portofino has been the preferred holiday spot for the world's
wealthiest since the first elegant villas and hotels were developed in
this small fishing village in the early 20th century. In 1935,
Portofino was declared a national monument, ensuring its continued
success as an elite vacation destination by preserving the historic
architecture and the lovely surrounding landscape.
If you don't bring your camera to Portofino you will regret it. The
town is striking with its brightly colored antique buildings hovering
over sparkling blue water. And the surrounding luxuriant green
hillsides of the Portofino Promontory are equally stunning. Here
you'll find some very attractive walking paths through one of the
largest concentrations of flora and fauna in the Mediterranean. For
some fantastic views of the entire bay and the Tigullian Gulf, walk
from the Piazzetta (the central town square) up the hill to the Church
of San Giorgio. Perched high above the town, this church contains
relics of St. George brought over by crusaders from the Holy Land.
From here you can walk to another great lookout point at the Punto del
Capo, the Portofino lighthouse.
Source:
7BlueSeas Directions:
map of area
- When in Portofino, find your way to the Church of San Giorgio (St.
George). From there you can walk to Punto del Capo, the lighthouse.
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