Things To Do
Piazza Martiri dell'Olivetta
Explore the harbor! Stroll through Piazza Martiri dell'Olivetta, known for its luxury cafes, colorful buildings, and yachts.
Boat Tours & Water Activities
Boating in Portofino, Italy, offers a glamorous experience of the Ligurian Riviera, featuring iconic, colorful harbor views, hidden coves, and luxury, small-group, or private tours. Popular activities include renting private boats or taking tours to San Fruttuoso and Camogli, with options for snorkeling, swimming, and sunset cruises. For guests staying at the Splendido, boat tours and water transportation are included!!
Italian Cuisine & Gelato Tasting
Portofino cuisine features classic Ligurian and Northern Italian flavors, characterized by fresh seafood, pesto, and focaccia. Key dishes include focaccia al formaggio, farinata (chickpea crepe), mussels (cozze/muscoli), and fresh pasta like trofie with pesto. The area is known for upscale, romantic, sea-view dining.
Faro di Portofino
Located at the tip of the peninsula, this working lighthouse is reached via a 20-minute scenic walk through pine forests. The on-site Al Faro Bar is a popular spot for a sunset aperitivo.
Castello Brown
A historic 16th-century fortress turned house museum perched above the harbor of Portofino, Italy. It is renowned for offering the most iconic panoramic views of the Portofino bay and the Ligurian Sea. It features Lush Mediterranean gardens with rose gardens, pergolas, and two famous pine trees planted by Consul Brown for his wedding!
Museo del Parco - Centro Internazionale di Scultura all'Aperto
The Museo del Parco (officially the Centro Internazionale di Scultura all'Aperto) is an open-air sculpture museum located on the terraced cliffs overlooking the harbor of Portofino, Italy. Established in the early 1980s, the museum spans approximately three hectares and features more than 120 contemporary sculptures by world-renowned artists set within a lush botanical garden.