Portofino, located on the Tigullio Bay of the Liguria Sea in the Italian Riviera, is a small port city surrounded by colorful houses. Portofino is a resort region with a romantic and peaceful atmosphere that is rich and popular. Small fishing boats in the port where ultra luxury yachts are side-by-side, taller than houses, and colorful painted buildings stretching along the coast have spread the city's fame around the world.
It came under the control of the Republic of Genoa in 1129 after once becoming a Roman colony. Portofino, which was conquered by French, English, Spanish, and Austrians, was even under the control of pirates at some point in the 16th century. Beginning in the late 19th century, wealthy tourists from the English and then other northern European countries began arriving in Portofino, thus becoming a favorite tourist destination for the European aristocracy. Portofino, now the most facing resort city in the world by the elite, has always been on the list of the most quality resorts.Portofino was declared Nature Park in 1920. No new building has been built there since, no change in any structure, no change in the colour of the houses. Houses are not for sale in this city. However, it is possible to own a home here on two terms: if the host dies or the heirs agree to sell the house. If you want to rent rather than buy the house, you have to pay 50,000 euros per square metre.
Splendido, one of the world's most famous hotels and one of the 5 hotels in Portofino with its unique landscape, is also located there. This is where the elite class turns. The entrance and exit of the hotel are provided by police. The hotel's fame stems from a trip to Windsor and a signature in the hotel's memorial book. Actresses such as Winston Churchill, Allen Delon, Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor, Ingrid Bergman, Lauren Bekol, and other famous icons have chosen the hotel for recreation.Another reason for Portofino's popularity began when actor Rex Harrison, famous for his film My Fair Lady, bought the villain behind the Splendido Hotel. There is also the estate of Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's staunch Prime Minister and chairman of the Forza Italia Party. The property was sold to Dolce&Gabbana in 2002.
Castello Brown is the ideal place to take famous photos of Portofino or enjoy the stunning view of it from high altitude. San Giorgio Church, Portofino yeast and Museo Del Parko are the most visited places for tourists in this small city. The non-large Paraggi beach, on the other hand, is fascinated by the magnificent sandy beach, the magnificent green landscape that extends to the blue waters, and the mountain views.