Stunning beauty and opulence. We took the train west into the Italian Riviera into Santa Margherita Ligure, a lively seaside resort town. Once there, we headed south on foot, walking the 5km to Portofino. It was a perfect sunny day and our walk was delightful, bringing us past breathtaking villas overlooking the sparkling sea. This area has a reputation as a playground for the rich and famous, and we could immediately see why. The last third of our walk ventured off of the coastal road and up into the woods, but still with stunning views of the turquoise sea through the trees.
Upon entering Portofino, we treated ourselves to a luxurious lunch on an outdoor patio overlooking the picturesque harbor. After lunch and dessert, we milled about town and observed the enormous beachside pyre being assembled for a St. George’s festival bonfire that night. Unfortunately, we couldn’t stay – perhaps we’ll return some year via yacht and watch the fire from our own villa (mental note: start playing lotto). We took a boat back to Santa Margherita, which provided a different set of views of the incredible coastline. Before hopping on a return train, we stumbled upon a perfect little candy shop, where we bought some tasty treats for the coming days.
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