a hidden jewel to seek and discover
Portofino
A real gem surrounded by the sea
Hotel Piccolo Portofino is located in a privileged position, set on the slopes that characterize this exclusive stretch of the Ligurian coast overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio. During the sixties this location became very famous thanks to the protagonists of the star system, the nobles and aristocrats began to populate this fascinating locality to enjoy its exclusive parties and its fantastic scenery. The town of Portofino has remained unchanged all over the times, beautiful to live and to see as well.
An open air living room
But the real soul of Portofino does not consume itself among yachts and worldliness. To understand it we must go back to its ancient origins: a fisher village, founded by the Romans with the name of Portus Delphini, in honor of the many dolphins that lived in this area, with narrow streets and colorful houses, winding paths, and small squares of polished pebbles. It is complex but simple at the same time, Portofino is a real gem that is surrounded by the sea and is caressed by the sky. An ideal destination for those who want to relax and spend their holidays in this “open-air living room”, sitting in one of the bars of the main square, walking on the boardwalk, or enjoying the beautiful beaches. Much of the magical charm of this city remains tied to its geographical location: Portofino develops itself along the bay of the Tigullio Gulf, at the feet of the mountain.
To get to Portofino, you can land at the airport in Genoa 85 km far, or at the airport of Pisa 120 km far. By train, there is no station, but you can get off at the station of S. Margherita Ligure and travel to Portofino by bus (every 20 minutes) by taxi, or for those who dare even on foot, with a beautiful walk of about one hour and a half.
The Portofino Park
The Portofino Park, the northernmost coastal protected area in the western Mediterranean, displays some of the most famous scenery and landscapes in the world.
Consisting of gigantic conglomeratic deposits overlying limestone banks, it has such geomorphological and microclimatic characteristics as to offer, in a limited territory, extremely varied environments. In just a few steps, you can go from the cool Apennine woods on the northern slope to the sunny Mediterranean world above the cliffs, from the chestnut culture to that of the olive tree, from farming traditions to activities linked to the sea and traditional fishing.
Protected since 1935, the park is home to one of the largest concentrations of flora in the Mediterranean, a remarkable variety of birds and invertebrates as well as important historical-architectural evidence.
A network of more than 80 km of paths allows for walks and excursions of varying length and difficulty, with the possibility of fully appreciating the peculiarities of the entire area.
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