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Top 5 nature & wildlife things to do in Portofino

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Portofino that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Daily and Nightly Sunset Charter Tour boat from Portofino, Portofino1

    1. Daily and Nightly Sunset Charter Tour boat from Portofino

    · 7 hours

    Daily and Nightly private service charter tours departing from Portofino or by request from the small ports of Golfo Paradiso or Tigullio are available. Skippered motorboat rental for groups and families who are keen to experience the incredible villages and sites along the Ligurian coast and immerse themselves in the protected marine park of the Portofino Natural Reserve which can only be reached by boat. All our tours can be personalized and adapted to the event.

  2. Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area, Portofino2

    2. Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area

    5.0· 50 reviews

    We will sail along the coast to discover the beauty of a landscape forged by nature and man's work. We will navigate slowly and I will show you the most interesting areas, their curiosities and the best spots for a refreshing bath. We will visit the bay of Portofino with its wonderful views and you can admire the characteristic village from the sea. On request here you can go down for a short walk among the piers or for Shopping. Then we will pass the tip of the promontory on which stands the lighthouse that delimits the gulf and continue in the marine protected area to the bay of San Fruttuoso. Here we will stop for a swim and to see with masks the Christ of the Abyss (a statue placed on the bottom of the sea), you will admire the magical bay and the abbey of San Fruttuoso from the sea.

  3. Daily and Sunset Nightly tour boat from Genoa to Portofino, Portofino3

    3. Daily and Sunset Nightly tour boat from Genoa to Portofino

    5.0· 18 reviews· 7.5 hours

    Daily and Nightly private service charter tours departing from old port of Genoa Skippered motorboat rental for groups and families who are keen to experience the incredible villages and sites along the Ligurian coast and immerse themselves in the protected marine park of the Portofino Natural Reserve which can only be reached by boat. All our tours can be personalized and adapted to the event.

  1. Portofino Kayak Tour, Portofino4

    4. Portofino Kayak Tour

    4.8· 80 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Above and below the sea along the unspoiled coastline of Portofino Park: the best solution for a unique outdoors experience. The tour takes you to explore Portofino’s unique territory and hidden gems, sea and land: “la piazzetta” and the Lighthouse of Portofino, the eighteen-century Church of San Giorgio, leaving space for possible sightseeing of sea mammals, birds and wild animals. If you choose the Kayak & Snorkeling Tour, during the summer season, you can do a snorkeling guided tour by a local qualified guide and instructor. Before leaving, enjoy some time on the beach while tasting organic local wine and traditional food from Liguria. All skill levels welcome.

  2. Snorkel Tour in Paraggi Bay, Portofino5

    5. Snorkel Tour in Paraggi Bay

    4.5· 27 reviews· 1 hours

    The crystalline clear blue waters of Niasca and Paraggi bay are irresistible to dive in! Famous for its Posidonia meadow and thanks also to the Park’s safeguard, this bay's seabed is extremely rich in flora and fauna. A dive with mask and snorkel in this natural aquarium is an absolutely unique experience. No skills required, beyond being able to swim.

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