How best to see Italy’s dreamy Ligurian coast? Follow the ancient cobblestoned paths that wind from town to town.
Portofino is located in Liguria, Northern Italy, close to my favourite city of Genoa. From Genoa, it’s just a 40-minute train ride to Santa Margherita Ligure, where Portofino slowly comes into view.
Meanwhile, Portofino’s mayor made headlines by ... A short boat ride away (seeing the Riviera from the sea is a must), Santa Margherita Ligure is a larger town with a more Italian feel.
Located five circuitous kilometers northeast of bustling Portofino, a short 10-minute drive from Santa Margherita Ligure, and abutting the noisy coast road, this grand old dame continues to earn ...