IS PORTOFINO WORTH THE HYPE? Italian Riviera's Most Infamous Town

The town of Portofino is known for its glamour. This small fishing village in the Italian Riviera is packed with expensive restaurants, designer shops, and lots of tourists. But is it worth the hype? Let's find out.

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[babyknabe]

Portofino has a more exciting vibe in summer naturally... more people and more restaurants open. What makes the town so attractive to tourists is the Hotel Splendido. It is wonderful and the view and the atmosphere is why many people love Portofino. What they're really saying is... that they love Hotel Splendido. But, it's a splurge hotel and worth it.

[ruttolomeo]

Been there last summer for work. Fell in love with a local, had the time of my life, then she dumped me and broke my heart. Watched your video to see if I could spot her. I didn’t. I’ll never be back.

[NomadShifu]

Portofino is a picturesque fishing village with multicolored houses facing a harbor with crystalline green water. It became famous for its “Dolce Vita”; in fact, many actors, actresses, pop stars, and rich nobles began to frequent it for its sunsets, breathtaking views, and exclusive parties

[royfeely]

In between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino is a wonderful bay called Paraggi. Stunning beach and the colours that seem to glow on a sunny day are something else.

[marioricher]

Thanks a lot Laura for sharing your great pics and clips and your advices 😉

[lsjpw]

I was just in beautiful Portofino via ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure and spent the day. Great shops, great hiking and perfect people and boat watching. The colors of the houses against the blue sea and sunny sky look fake they are so vivid but are real!!! A day is perfect. We loved Santa Margherita Ligure ..the hotels, the restaurants, the beach, the promanade …. The views! Convenient to the train too. Love the Italian Riviera! Better than I expected.

[lynneshrode]

Reminds me of Positano and the Amalfi Coast in many ways. Beautiful. Love your videos.

[soniapawlowska]

thank you for the video Laura! I just came back from a day trip to Portofino and must say it's definitely worth a day trip as you mentioned, also- one additional info to share: there is a tiny pebble beach when you are going back from the lighthouse, instead of turning to the path back to castello brown one has to turn into a path going next to a fence, quite steep downwards. It's really lovely for a quick swim

[Luigi-ujml]

The Portofino Pass, showing at minute 2:09, mandatory for non-residents, is valid for a single journey from Santa Margherita to Portofino or vice versa with line 782 (ex 82) and until the time limit expires (75 minutes ) now also in the tariff zones of Recco, Rapallo, Ruta, Zoagli and Camogli. The current price is now €3.50. It is a special ticket similar to the railway tickets for the 5 Terre or within them. This too, like that for the 782 car line, does not allow intermediate stops. If you are found traveling on the 5 Terre trains with tickets stamped to travel with a previous train, the fine starts from a minimum of €50.00 plus the price of a new ticket to go where you need to go. Failure to stamp paper tickets with legible date and time also entails a hefty fine

[daveabhishek]

Hey Laura. Thanks for the wonderful videos on Italian Riviera. We did a day trip from Milan to Santa Margherita Ligure then on the bus to Portofino a ferry to Rapallo and back to Milan. It was super easy and so much fun, thanks to your videos. Really worth a visit. Thanks again.

[EmEpsilon]

What a nice combination of experience sharing with you in video and voice over for more knowledge sharing. Quality talks 💃🫠

[ramonlicha]

Laura as always thanks for sharing this beautiful place. The views and the relaxing is amazing, Safe travels. We will put on our bucket list.

[paolazuffinetti]

Congratulations on this enchanting documentary, guided tour, information of Portofino! I felt I was really walking here! Well done, great job! 👌👏👍

[Luigi-ujml]

On the way out or back I suggest setting sail or landing in Camogli, possibly with a stop for lunch at Punta Chiappa. The TIGULLIO MARITIME SERVICE tickets from Camogli or from Punta Chiappa to Portofino are also valid from San Fruttuoso on the steamers of the Tigullio Maritime Service Consortium, Piazza Mazzini 33 A, 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure

[johncassani]

Thank you for the informative video! I am planning a trip in September to Genoa and trying to map out where to go from there. Your videos are very helpful and I'm so glad I found it!

[marje]

Beautiful .That little beach all to yourself 😊 I definitely go out of season now.

[j.merkel]

Thanks for the info regarding prices and travel times, that's so helpful

[thomasrichmond]

Great video! We were there in November and did the same as you. Stayed in Rapallo then drove to Portofino for Sunday brunch then back to Rapallo for a train to Cinque Terre. Can’t wait to see where you go next.

[joannedegraaff]

thanks Laura for your honest and helpful tour - we are tossing between Como or this area on our family trip this summer! You made it feel worth the visit! It was like following a good friend around!

[wheelsehrolling]

I slept in the parking lot. V W. December 1970.