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How to get in Portofino
How to get in Portofino
The closest major airport to Portofino is the Christopher Columbus airport in Genoa (Aeroporto Cristoforo Colombo di Genova - GOA). From there one could rent a car, as it is a relatively short (22 1/4 miles, 35.8 km) ride. Overall the drive takes a little over an hour, due partly to some light traffic leaving Genoa and mostly to the roads once you leave the major highway (the A12). A warning to nervous drivers, the streets are quite narrow and windy, as you might expect in a European/Riviera town. Proceed with caution, especially around corners and be alert!
Two other options if you are unable to get to Genoa are Nice, France (Aeroport Nice Cote D'Azur - NCE) and Milan, Italy (Milan Malpensa - MXP). They are a bit farther away but within driving distance and the drive(s) could be beautiful.
For a less harrowing experience, you could take a pleasant ferry ride. There is a well-developed ferry service in the region and there are frequent departures from Genoa to places where you can connect to Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure for one. Expect the ride to take a little longer, but it will certainly be far less nervewracking!
One final option should you happen to have the resources, just sidle into the harbor or a cove in your personal yacht. Portofino is a popular destination for the world's wealthy, and the luxurious yachts constantly dot the horizon in this lovely Mediterranean port.
The most simple way to find any info for your stay in Portofino is the Official Tourist Site:
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