Coastal Gems – Portofino and Rapallo

Rub elbows with the fashionable jet set in two of the Italian Riviera's most luxurious seaside towns.

Hop on a ferry and cruise along the gorgeous coastline to the palm-laden harbour of Chic Portofino. With its colourful houses and intoxicating harbour brimming with luxury boats, it is simply enchanting. Explore the tiny streets packed with galleries, cafés and boutiques, and wander up to Brown Castle for amazing vistas of the harbour. 

Then discover the historic centre of the city of Rapallo with its roots in the medieval layout. Enjoy its numerous arcaded passages, frescoes, portals, and pedestrian alleys. The central square, surrounded by 13th-century arcades and narrow streets winding around the area’s main historic warehouses, will leave be sure to leave a lasting impression for the excellent preservation of the buildings’ architecture.