Where to stay in Portofino: Hotel Splendido, Salita Baratta 16. The best views of the coast can be enjoyed from the magic gardens of this hotel. It used to be a Benedictine monastery,and in 1902 it was transformed in a hotel and since then it has been the place of choice for people like Winston Churchill, Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, and Elizabeth Taylor.
Where to eat in Portofino: Chuflay Restaurant, Via Roma 2 Located in the piazetta has a menu typical of the Liguria region ranging from prosciuttos to sea food.
Where to shop in Portofino: You can find every high end brand from Louis Vuitton to Armani and Dior. Just like the town, even these shops are in their mini version and offer some pieces from the main collections mixed with beach accessories.