Portofino (Liguria)

Panoramic view of Portofino, Liguria

The port of Portofino

Luxury villa above the sea in Portofino

Portofino is an Italian fishing village and vacation resort famous for its picturesque harbor and historical association with celebrity and artistic visitors. It is a comune located in the Metropolitan City of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. The town is clustered around its small harbor, and is known for the colorful painted buildings that line the shore.

Liguria Highlights

Events
albero
Things to Do and See in Italy in December 2021

This December in Italy is jam-packed with festive events from North to South so you’ll want to save our “best of” list on what to do and where to go.

Books
Laurel Evans
Author Interview: Talking Ligurian Cuisine with Laurel Evans

Pesto is one of Italy’s most famous pasta sauces, but besides that what do you really know about Ligurian cuisine? A new cookbook has all the answers.

Travel Guide
Autumnal vineyards
Four Great Fall Destinations You Can Reach By Train

Discover four Italian destinations you can reach by train that are perfect for a fall break.

Events
orme festival
Things to Do and See in Italy in September 2021

John Bensalhia kicks off Autumn 2021 with a tasty helping of events and festivals for all ages.

The Curious Traveler
Castellana Caves Italy
Escape the Heat by Heading Underground: Top Five Caves in Italy

Why not head underground to visit some of Italy’s most fascinating caves?

What you can't miss in Liguria

Where is Portofino

Top Experiences in Liguria

Best places to stay in Liguria

Properties for sale in Liguria

IV1022 Rustic for sale in Bordighera with sea view. 0
Country Home - To Restore in Bordighera
240000
Dimora di Lusso con Affreschi e Terrazzi 1
Apartment in Imperia
0
5389 1
Apartment in Cairo Montenotte
60000
5390 1
Business in Cairo Montenotte
500
5237 1
Detached House in Piana Crixia
60000
Villa Margherita - TOGI 0
Villa in Santa Margherita Ligure
1550000
Imperia Ref: 4756 1
Villa in Imperia
460000
Imperia Reference: 4460 1
Apartment in Imperia
157000

Recipes From Liguria

Recipes
chestnut
Chestnut Flour Gnocchi with Butter and Sage

A delicious autumn recipe for tender gnocchi made with chestnut flour from Laurel Evan’s cookbook “Liguria the Cookbook: Recipes from the Italian Riviera,”. 
 

Recipes
Zemin di ceci
Zemin di Ceci: Chickpea and Chard Soup

A thick vegetable and legume soup made with chickpeas and chard, perfect for the onset of fall. 
 

Recipes
pasta with white wine
Pasta alla Deficeira: Pasta Cooked in White Wine

Traditionally, this dish was prepared at the height of the oil-pressing season in Liguria, offered by the olive growers as a gesture of celebration to those who helped with the harvest.

Recipes
pesto Bianca from Liguria
Pesto Bianco Ligure

This lovely pasta sauce hails from the region of Liguria, a type of "pesto bianco" made with walnuts, garlic, and ricotta.

Recipes
corzetti
Corzetti with Marjoram Pine Nut Pesto: Corzetti al Battuto di Pinoli
Corzetti (also called curzetti and croxetti), an especially uniquely shaped pasta, has been popular since the middle ages and get its name from corzetto, a 14th century Genoa coin.
more recipes

What others are saying about Liguria

@spagnoli1 asks:

We have owned a house in Italy for six years and have had the right of way through our neighbours path down to the beach , A month ago he blocked our access ..

What can we do ? can anyone advise ?

See the answer
@MaryCG asks:

Dear Community, I have put a deposit on a house in Liguria area.

See the answer
@Pensecola asks:

Does anyone know how to set up and ENEL account using a UK mobile number? Due to Covid I have not been able to travel to Italy. I always pay my electricity Bill in the Italian Post office based upon my own calculation.

See the answer

Discover Italy

Discover italy
Valle d\'Aosta Piemonte Lombardia Trentino Alto Adige Veneto Friuli Venezia Giulia Liguria Emilia Romagna Marche Umbria Lazio Abruzzo Molise Campania Puglia Basilicata Calabria Tuscany Sardegna Sicilia

Popular Destinations

Printable Map of Italy Searchable Map of Italy