Portofino park

The Portofino Natural Park is located between the Gulf of Paradiso and the Gulf of Tigullio. It's a small gem of Liguria where you can walk amidst nature, surrounded by uniquely beautiful and extraordinary landscapes.

Descending from the summit, after passing through the Mediterranean scrub and the woods shaded by centuries-old trees, you'll be captivated by the picturesque coastal villages, each with its own characteristics: the pastel-colored houses of Camogli; the unmistakable square of Portofino; the promenade of Santa Margherita Ligure; the turquoise sea of Paraggi; the rock of Punta Chiappa and the ancient Abbey of San Fruttuoso di Camogli.

The variety of environments that make up the Park and a network of over 80 kilometers of trails allow you to create endless itineraries that can satisfy the diverse needs of visitors, from a simple family stroll, such as the "Animal Trail," to a longer and more challenging route for the experienced hiker who decides to reach the enchanting bay of San Fruttuoso di Camogli, facing the exposed passages of the Passo del Bacio.

But in addition to the beauty of the landscape, within the Portofino Park, you can also find interesting routes from a historical and cultural perspective. If the remains of ancient mills along the trail from Paraggi to the Gassetta Mill, known as the "Valley of the Mills," bear witness to the importance of this valley in the production of oil and flour in the past, on the western side of the promontory, in the Batterie area, the wartime artifacts, partly recovered and enhanced by the Portofino Park Authority, harken back to World War II, when this area provided protection for the Port of Genoa first and later for the German Army.

The "Monte," as it is affectionately called by the locals, thanks to the temperate climate of the area, attracts trekking and mountain biking enthusiasts from all over the world throughout the year.