Golfo Tigullio

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Portofino showing general coastal views, a city and a coastal town
Portofino featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a bay or harbor
Portofino - Golfo Tigullio showing a coastal town, a small town or village and general coastal views
Portofino featuring a bay or harbor, a coastal town and a city
Golfo Tigullio featuring signage

Along the Italian Riviera, see and feel why Italy’s coastline is so magical, including the Cinque TerreOpens in a new window trails and a glamorous celebrity resort town.

Enjoy the salty air, rocky cliffs, glassy seas and clear blue skies of the Tigullio Gulf coastline. Rugged mountains meet a sparkling sea in some of Italy’s most recognizable scenery. The area’s marinas and pastel-colored homes shimmer, looking magical in the sunshine. Visit Portofino and other resorts on the pretty Italian Riviera.

Walk along the region’s stately promenades and feel like a movie star on a break from a busy filming schedule. Appreciate the exclusive atmosphere and sensory pleasures of the Gulf region.

Enjoy mild and sunny weather in the great Ligurian outdoors, with swimming, watersports, hiking and cycling, especially in the Mount Portofino park. Sample the Ligurian style of eating, drinking and living as you meander through the little seaside towns, each with its own character. The seas are full of delicious seafood to savor with wine.

This region is the true living example of La Dolce Vita, with a sheen of old Hollywood glamour. It has also inspired literary greats like Shelley and Byron. For a daytrip farther down the coast, visit the Gulf of Poets, named after famous visiting 19th-century wordsmiths.

PortofinoOpens in a new window is the Gulf region’s most famous town. MonegliaOpens in a new window is another serene village in a unique location and home to two castles. With a beautiful beach, it is also an ideal spot for scuba diving in pristine waters. Nearby RapalloOpens in a new window has an authentic maritime atmosphere along with the glamour of large hotels, leisure ports and a golf course. Reach Rapallo by taking its renowned cable car over the rolling hills from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro (Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro), the best way to see this stunning area from the air.

As the five charming heritage villages of the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre area demonstrate, not all of the Tigullio Gulf region is ideal for driving. Go hiking, take the train or arrive at a beach by boat. There are plenty of ways to enjoy Portofino and other parts of this area’s splendor.

Best Western Plus Tigullio Royal Hotel

Best Western Plus Tigullio Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
Piazza IV Novembre 3, Rapallo, GE
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The price is NT$4,352 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
NT$4,352
NT$5,073 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rapallo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
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Best Western Plus Tigullio Royal Hotel
Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

5 out of 5
Via San Michele Di Pagana 8, Rapallo, GE
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rapallo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast
Hotel Astoria Rapallo

Hotel Astoria Rapallo

4 out of 5
Via Gramsci Antonio 4, Rapallo, GE
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rapallo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (691 reviews)
"Fantastic staff. Very nice and helpful. We spoke Italian but they are fluent in English as well. Very accommodating and plenty of suggestions if needed. Didn't get to use spa but nice breakfast each morning , good espresso and you can walk to virtually anywhere in town. Close to boat rentals as well. ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/27

Hotel Astoria Rapallo
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Riviera Flavour Apts by Wonderful Italy

Riviera Flavour Apts by Wonderful Italy

Via A. Gramsci 1, Santa Margherita Ligure, GE
Stay at this apartment in Santa Margherita Ligure. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room espresso maker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Paraggi Beach and Portofino ...
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La Casa Rosa

La Casa Rosa

Via San Massimo 102, Rapallo, GE
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Rapallo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Camogli Beach and Paraggi Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"Check in was very easy and we were able to check in early. Communication was exceptional. Very clean, cute place. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 2025/6/23

La Casa Rosa
LHP Suite Santa Margherita

LHP Suite Santa Margherita

Corso Rainusso, 20, Santa Margherita Ligure, GE
Stay at this apartment in Santa Margherita Ligure. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paraggi Beach and Portofino ...
LHP Suite Santa Margherita
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