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Read MoreAbbey of San Fruttuoso & Christ of the Abyss
A day trip to the nearby town of San Frattuso offers a chance to discover the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, a medieval fortification built by monks in the 10th century. Situated in a deep inlet on one of the only true...
Read MoreCastello Brown
A short walk from the piazzetta in Portofino’s harbor sits Castello Brown, a castle originally built in the Middle Ages and later restored. Privately owned until it was opened to the public in the 20th century, the castle boasts medieval...
Read MoreChurch of San Giorgio
Located at the top of Portofino’s promontory with sweeping vistas over the bay, this church dates back to 1154 and houses the relics of San Giorgio, which were brought to Italy during the Crusades. A short walk along the narrow...
Cinque Terre ItalieRead MoreCinque Terre
Just 40 minutes south of Portofino by car is the well-known Cinque Terre, or the five lands, famous for their medieval architecture and narrow colorful houses built into the cliff side. Hikers enjoy the rolling vineyards and sweeping coastal views...
Read MoreMuseo del Parco
This open-air sculpture museum nestled into the terraced cliffs at Castello Brown, above the Portofino harbor, contains work by artists like Man Ray, Arman, Alberto Burri and Cucchi. Throughout the museum’s grounds and grottos, works of contemporary sculpture are on...
Read MoreNatural Regional Park
Extending along both sides of the Promontory of Portofino is a protected coastal area known as Portofino’s Natural Regional Park. With a unique combination of wild, rural and rocky coastal settings, the park allows for scenic hiking that varies in...
Read MoreParaggi Beach
Though Portofino and its surrounding towns are all on the waterfront, none have a true sand beach, which is why visitors to the area flock to Paraggi. This small stretch of sand is located in a cove on the road...
