View Mediterranean on the mapA fishing village turned luxury resort.

Portofino

Portofino · Italy · 44.30, 9.21

A small fishing village on Italy's northwestern Ligurian coast and one of the world's foremost luxury resorts. Pastel-colored houses surround a semicircular cove, creating a picturesque scene dotted with yachts. A square lined with designer shops and cafés forms the center.

Port highlights

About 400 people (small village)

Population

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry; winters are mild.

Climate

Italian

Language

Euro (EUR)

Currency

May to September

Best time to visit

Local food

Genovese (basil pasta), focaccia, fresh seafood

Sights

Harbor piazzetta (small square)Castello Brown and San Giorgio ChurchWalking path to the lighthouseNearby Santa Margherita Ligure

Monthly average high / low temperatures

12°

7°Jan

13°

7°Feb

15°

9°Mar

17°

11°Apr

21°

15°May

25°

19°Jun

28°

21°Jul

28°

22°Aug

25°

19°Sep

21°

15°Oct

17°

11°Nov

13°

8°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CAPE MELE · about 92 km from port · elevation difference about 216 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)240 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and coffee are somewhat cheaper; meals, beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

€0.22

Water 500 ml

€1.80

Coffee

€18.00

Inexpensive meal

€20.00

Local beer

€6.56

Big Mac

Prices in Portofino. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)