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.

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

5 out of 5
Via San Michele Di Pagana 8, Rapallo, GE
$168 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$197 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
This hotel in terms of property, staff, and service is truly 5 star. A very special place to enjoy a holiday!

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast
Best Western Plus Tigullio Royal Hotel

Best Western Plus Tigullio Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
Piazza IV Novembre 3, Rapallo, GE
$122 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$144 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Best Western Plus Tigullio Royal Hotel
Hotel Cavour

Hotel Cavour

3 out of 5
Galleria Raggio 20, Rapallo, GE
$82 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
$90 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Rapallo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (522 reviews)
Very clean and great value for money for a short stay on the 'Riviera'.

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Hotel Cavour
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
Great proximity to the Centre of town.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023

LHP Suite Santa Margherita
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! (28 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 Jun 23, 2025

La Casa Rosa
The Cin: villa with swimming pool surrounded by forest. Fabulous sea view.

The Cin: villa with swimming pool surrounded by forest. Fabulous sea view.

Cogorno
Stay at this villa in Cogorno. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Borgo Basilica dei Fieschi and Parco Botanico Villa Rocca are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
Amazing stay with a view
Amazing place in beautiful setting. Place is quite big and sits on an amazing garden. Perfect for a week of relaxation Host were extremely helpful. Not far from Santa Margherita di Ligure. Molto grazie e à la prossima

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

The Cin: villa with swimming pool surrounded by forest. Fabulous sea view.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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