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PortofinoINTRODUCTION "A little village stretching like an arch of the moon around a quiet basin. Never have I felt the way I did when I walked into that green indefiniteness, with such a sense of peace and fulfilment." - Guy de Maupassant. A village of rare beauty, Portofino serves as a promontory overlooking the Ligurian Riviera. Portofino's regional park, full of great natural beauty, is a mecca for walkers, hikers, and picnickers. There are no roads, only ancient walking paths leading to olive groves and vineyards, then up into the shady forest with pines overhead, chestnuts underfoot, and ferns all around. Portofino is a magical place to enjoy a stay of simple luxury. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Climate: Portofino enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and occasional thunderstorms. Winter time is more moderate, but the weather is never excessively cold. ATTRACTIONS Vico di Ponticello, home of Christopher Columbus Cinque Terre: Where houses perch on the clifftop; accessible only on foot. 
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