Luxury Portofino and Cinque Terre
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The picture perfect Ligurian Coast

The magnificent Italian Riviera has been attracting rich and beautiful since the days of Byron, Shelley and Keats who spent time here swimming, finding inspiration and drinking around what became known as the Golfo dei Poeti. By the mid twentieth century, Hollywood royalty such as Elizabeth Taylor, Brigitte Bardot, Ingrid Bergman, Ernest Hemingway and Frank Sinatra had made it into an immensely glamorous playground, a reputation it still embraces.

Portofino, perched on its own peninsular, is Liguria’s glamorous heart and one of the most perfect fishing ports in the Mediterranean. Attracting small fleets of glittering yachts, the pretty Piazzetta by the harbour is lined with cafe and restaurant tables – perfect for people watching accompanied by pescatoria and a glass of bianco locale. In town are a number of yachting boutiques, jewellers and art galleries aimed at this affluent set. While popular with day trippers, the area has kept its air of exclusivity, especially so after sunset when the crowds depart.

Following the coast eastward to reach Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso, five fishing villages clutching to the rugged coastline that are better known collectively as Cinque Terre. Colourful houses are grouped together on steeply terraced cliffs crisscrossed by a complex system of fields and gardens dating back millennia. Cars banned, ancient paths wind their way between settlements, while scenic boat rides and a 19th-century railway line, cutting through a string of coastal tunnels, ferry the less energetic between villages.

Cinque Terre is renowned for its produce as well as its sublime beauty. Cinque Terre is itself a designated wine region, with dry, delicately perfumed straw-coloured whites and Sciacchetrà desert wines a speciality. The sea food, naturally, is exquisite and an essential part of this region’s cuisine, but a generous use of herbs and vegetables and a few non-fish dishes may also surprise.

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Luxury accommodation in Portofino and Cinque Terre

There are many incredible places to stay in Portofino and Cinque Terre. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Portofino and Cinque Terre

Belmond Hotel Splendido

Perched high above the sparkling bay, with wonderful views down on to the harbour below, Belmond Hotel Splendido has long been the glamorous heart of Portofino. Once an Benedictine monastery that was ransacked by Saracen pirates frequently enough that the monks abandoned it in the 16th century, the building was renovated inn the 19th century by an Italian aristocrat and then transformed into a hotel in 1901. The Splendido – and Portofino – was discovered by American visitors in the 1950s and soon hosted stars and notaries from Winston Churchill and the Duke of Windsor to Clark Gable, Groucho March and Elizabeth Taylor. The allure and thoroughly Italian charm of this golden age is retained, indeed celebrated today. 70 rooms and suites make the most of the Italian Riveria’s distinctive light, with spacious and airy ambiance, many with incredible views and private balconies. The panoramic pool, Terrazza Restaurant and piano bar are as elegant as they ever were, perfect spots for socialising and people watching. The trip down to Portofino itself is a pleasant walk (or complimentary shuttle) away, where guests can enjoy the soaking up the bustling harbour’s energy at the hotel’s Chaflay Restaurant and Bar or head out to sea on boating excursions.

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Belmond Splendido Mare

The Belmond Splendido Mare is located downhill from its illustrious sister property, Belmond Hotel Splendido, right in the middle of Portofino and overlooking the buzzing harbour. It’s 16 rooms and suites are bright and furnished with Italian charm, many boasting private terraces and wonderful views of the waterfront. The sprawling Ava Gardner suite, spread across the entire top floor, is named after the star who stayed here. Belmond Splendido Mare’s restaurant, the Chauflay, showcases fresh fish and Ligurian specialities, all in a most glamorous location. Gaze out across the Piazzetta as yachts motor in, fishermen unload their catch and locals stroll by, soaking up the town’s rarefied ambiance at night accompanied by gentle piano music. And you won’t be missing out on the goings on up the hill at Belmond Hotel Splendido, as guests here have access to all its restaurants, bars, pool and facilities, either heading up on foot or by taking the complimentary shuttle service

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