Best Time to Visit

Characterised by a Mediterranean climate, Portofino's temperature does vary between seasons, but the winds and the nearby sea influence its weather to make it pleasant year-round. The warmest period lies in the summer months: that's when you will find most of the city's festivals, but also the highest number of tourists and the priciest accommodation. If you instead prefer a cooler climate and more affordable prices, while still having the chance to pay a visit to the beach, then the seasons of autumn and winter are the best for you.

Passport / Visa

Italy can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Airport

From the Airport of Genova you can take the bus 882 to Santa Margherita Ligure, from where you will take the train Roma - Genova - Torino (check www.trenitalia.com to see departures). Alternatively, you can book a taxi: Abacus Transfer Taxi. +39 331 1678040 / +39 373 8746794 Web: www.abacustaxi.it e-mail: abacus.taxi@yahoo.it From the Airport of Pisa you can take a train to Pisa Centrale and from there, take the line that will lead you to Portofino. If you intend to take a taxi, the service is run by CO.TA.PI (Pisa taxi cooperative) and the taxi stand is located in front of the terminal exit, at arrivals. To enjoy the view of the beautiful port of Portofino, it´s recommended travelling by boat from Golfo Paradiso (www.golfoparadiso.it) or Genova (www.battellierigenova). It also recommended because it´s not possible to reach the central by either car, bus or train because Portofino is a pedestrian area only. The city is reachable by car but you will have to park just outside the city borders and parking fees tend to be quite steep.

• Web:

  www.airport.genova.it

• Address:

  44 Pionieri e Aviatori d'Italia Street, Genova

• Phone:

  +39 010 60151

• More info:

  www.pisa-airport.com

Public Transport

As the city of Portofino is a big, pedestrian area, there are no buses, trams or trains of any sort in the centre; on the other side, numerous walking trails connect the central area to the lighthouse and other destinations through Portofino Promontory. A bus line runs from S. Margherita Ligure Station to Martiri della Libertà Square, stopping at Covo Nord-Est and Paraggi.

• Address:

  Portofino

Taxi Boat

As already mentioned, the best way to get to/from Portofino is by boat, and in Portofino you will find plentiful options to rent one. Portofino Taxi Boat +39 338 3168058 www.portofinotaxiboat.it Cesare Charter Portofino Molo Umberto I +39 342 141 5161 Taxi Enrico +39 339 352 5993 Santa Margherita Ligure

• Web:

  www.portofinotaxiboat.it

• E-mail:

  info@portofinotaxiboat.it

• Address:

  Via Favale 25 A / 29 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure

• Phone:

  +39 3383 168058

Electricity

In Italy the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs and sockets are of type F (two pins, compatible also with types C and E) and L (three pins, compatible also with type C).