Getting ashore
Ships anchor off Portofino, and passengers are tendered into the harbour. The village is small and walkable.
Watch-outs
Portofino is very expensive, and the harbour is crowded in summer. Tender times depend on the sea. Book restaurant tables in advance.
The harbour
The painted harbour is lined with cafés and restaurants, with yachts moored in the bay. It is one of the most photographed harbours in Italy.
Castello Brown and the lighthouse
Castello Brown is a hilltop castle with gardens and views over the bay. The Punta del Faro path leads to the lighthouse and is a short but steep walk.
San Fruttuoso
San Fruttuoso is a small bay with an abbey, reached by boat or by a steep walk. Boats run from Portofino in season.
Genoa and the Riviera
Genoa is reached by train or bus, and the Cinque Terre is a longer trip by train.
Food & shopping
Ligurian food is the speciality, including pesto, trofie pasta, focaccia and fresh seafood. Harbour restaurants are the easiest choice.
Money & connectivity
The currency is the euro. Cards are accepted in most places, and ATMs are in Santa Margherita nearby.
Accessibility & mobility
The harbour and the village are flat, but the lanes and the castle path have steps and steep climbs. Tender landings involve a step. Ask your operator for accessible transport.