Portofino Uncovered: 5 Essential Tips for an Enchanting Italian Escape! 🌸🇮🇹

5 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT PORTOFINO 😍 🇮🇹 Who would love to explore Portofino? It is one of my fav places in Italy and a perfect destination for a day trip if u are in Cinque Terre. Here are my tips for your next visit to Portofino! BEST THINGS TO DO:🍦 -A coffee in the "Piazzetta" the heart of Portofino. -Go to Cannone Bay for the most Instagrammable spot -Visit Castello Brown for the most amazing views (Tip: wear comfortable shoes) -Visit church of St George, famous view point BEST PLACE TO STAY: 🏡 📍Portofino & Santa Margerita -Portofino: beautiful but expensive. For incredible views and the best location book La Dolce Vita(apartment) Santa Margherita: beautiful town reachable in only 10 min by bus/car from Portofino with a lot of restaurants, shops and accomodation BEST PLACES TO SWIM: 🏖 - Cannone Bay: Most instagrammable spot, 10 min by foot from Portofino - Paraggi Bay: Most beautiful beach on the Italian Riviera with beach clubs (Tip: Go early if you want to enjoy the free beach of Paraggi) -Niasca Beach: Free beach located in a beautiful bay (Tip: go early and rent a Kyak) BEST PLACES TO EAT: 🍝 Breakfast at @caffeexcelsiorportofino - Aperitivo at @lagrittaportofino Lunch @ristorantedaigemelli Delicious seafood - Lunch or Dinner La Terrazza @belmondhotelsplendido Most iconic & beautiful restaurant Tip: (Book in advance) Tip: Take focaccia in the small local shops HOW TO ARRIVE TO PORTOFINO? 🚘 -You can take a boat from Genova Port or Santa Margherita Ligure. -By Car (Lack of parking. Parking cost 6€ per hour 20 euros€ for the day) -By public transport:Train to Santa Margherita. Outside the station, a minibus will take u to Portofino for 3 euros. (Tip: Buy the ticket in the train station and don't forget to validate) BEST TIME TO GO: ☀️ May/June just before the traditional Italian summer vacations and September. Save this post for our next trip to Portofino 😍 credit alexandratravellover& Contact us for removal