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Enjoy the luxury and beauty of the Italian Riviera by renting a rental in Portofino for your next vacation! We offer you a magnificent search assistant so that you can find the best offers of tourist rentals and luxury villas for rent between private individuals in the area. Dozens of cheap rentals located throughout the town, but especially around Piazza Martiri dell'Olivetta. The most common are those with capacity for 2 and 4 people, perfect for couples and families with children. Almost all of them also have space for pets, so you can come with your dog on vacation without any problems. But if you really want to live all the luxury and glamour of this wonderful Italian city, nothing better than an exclusive villa in the upper part of the city, where you can enjoy incredible views from the terrace. Don't wait any longer to book your villa or rental in Portofino and come and enjoy a fantastic vacation!
Why book a rental in Portofino?Portofino has been an important tourist center since the early years of the 20th century, when many tourists from United Kingdom and Germany began to summer there. Considered one of the most pleasant ports in the Mediterranean. The charm of the village itself, its excellent cuisine and the wide variety of cultural and natural itineraries make this corner of the Gulf of Tigullio an ideal place for any time of the years. Most travelers decide to rent their rentals in Portofino for July and August, when the temperate waters of the sea and nature make the city a small paradise.
Vacations in Portofino
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Located in the northwest of Italy, Portofino is a small town of barely 400 inhabitants that forms part of the province of Genoa, in the region of Liguria. Situated in a bay at the foot of a promontory, in the middle of the Regional Natural Park of Portofino.
The best areas to find a rental in PortofinoPortofino is quite small, structured around two streets that lead to the promenade. Therefore, the area is not an aspect that should take away your sleep when renting a rental in Portofino. The important thing is that your accommodation fits your needs and preferences and allows you to enjoy a truly luxurious vacation. However, without doubt, one of the most recommended places is the famous "Piazzeta", the worldly heart of Portofino, which overlooks the port where both traditional fishing boats and luxury ships call. Can you imagine sleeping in one of those charming colorful villas that form a beautiful mosaic at the foot of the promontory full of lush vegetation?
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Portofino is an ancient and elegant village of a beauty that can hardly be described in words, which overlooks the Mediterranean. A jewel of the Italian landscape that is often frequented by people from the world of culture, entertainment and finance. The charm of its traditional façades would make up a medieval canvas if it weren't for the megayachts that attract the wealthiest tourists who remain faithful to Portofino both to hide and to exhibit themselves. A real haven for the jet-set, nobles, actors and millionaires who choose the luxury villas of the hills to enjoy their Vacations. What are you waiting for to book your villa in Portofino?
Did you know that Portofino is recreated in the United States at the "Portofino Bay Resort" of the Universal film studios in Orlando, Florida?
Top 5 Recommendations in Portofino
The Parco Museum is one of the must-see places on any trip to Portofino, but especially for art lovers. Inside it houses an important collection of works by great artists of international prestige, among which 120 sculptures stand out.
2. See the beautiful views of Castello BrownBuilt in the 15th century with a clear defensive vocation, Castello Brown is a house-museum located at a certain height, above the port of the town, so it offers incredible views of the environment.
3. Take a kayak tour of the Portofino Marine ReserveA kayak excursion around the bay will allow you to access the most spectacular places in the protected marine area and Portofino park. Beautiful and charming places full of history such as Cala degli Inglesi, San Fruttuoso, Punta Chiappa, Porto Pidocchio and Camogli.
4. Make excursions in the Italian RivieraPortofino is a town with a privileged location to know the most beautiful places of the Italian Riviera. Genoa or Cinque Terre, which are less than an hour's drive away are essential places. Both declared World Heritage Sites.
5. Try the Spaghetti over there, Elizabeth TaylorDuring the filming of Cleopatra Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton began a torrid romance even though they were both married. His clandestine appointments took place in Portofino. In his honor, the Spaghetti alla Elizabeth Taylor, made with three types of tomato from San Marzano, Sorrento and Pachino are served in the restaurant La Terrazza.