HAVEN ON THE HILL

At the end of a winding, tree-lined road straight up a hillside overlooking the yacht-dotted bay, Hotel Splendido comes into view, its pastel facade and bright pink blooms presenting like a postcard of Mediterranean magnificence. The Belmond hotel reopened last summer after a multi-year renovation by Martin Brudnizki, one of Europe’s hottest hotel designers. Rooms and suites are simply spectacular, brimming with Genoese-style details like terrazzo floors, hand-painted ceiling frescoes, Midollino weave headboards, and vintage curios. Splurge on the flagship Villa Beatrice for a fairytale escape, complete with a private plunge pool, gym, layered gardens, four bedrooms plus a separate stone cottage, and a tower bar that can accommodate up to 30 people. Here, you’ll be treated to dedicated butler and chef service, and you can even take in-villa cooking, mixology, and painting classes. belmond.com/hotels/europe/italy/portofino

GREEN DREAM

Marked by emerald waters and lush, tree-dappled cliffs, Paraggi Bay offers one of the most enchanting vantage points in the greater Portofino National Park. Take in the vistas from a breezy sunbed covered in Dolce & Gabbana’s Verde Maiolica print at Le Carillon, a landmark beach resort, club, and restaurant that’s been attracting sun-thirsty socialites and celebrities since 1936. D&G took over the design last year, blanketing everything from the loungers and parasols to the tables and floating rings in the rich green print. Choose your perch from two decks of sunbeds, and let the afternoon melt away like ice in the sun as you sip a spritz or champagne cocktail. lecarillonportofino.it

SEA IT TO BELIEVE IT

Originally launched in 2021, Cracco Portofino is entering the peak summer season with serious star power — a Michelin star, that is. The elegant, seafood-forward eatery overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio earned the holy designation in Michelin’s 2026 Guide, a testament to chef/owner Carlo Cracco’s philosophy of reimagining treasured Ligurian traditions for the modern palate. Chef Mattia Pecis — a rapidly rising star in European gastronomy — now leads the kitchen, overseeing a menu that “observes the sea and listens to the land.” Expect delicate plates of purple shrimp with rose and pea drops, gnocchetto with wild garlic and cuttlefish, and ravioli with grilled stracchino cheese. craccoportofino.it

HEART & HERITAGE

Set right on the storied Piazzetta Portofino, Ristorante Puny offers a front-row seat to the bustling harbor, where candy façades, bobbing yachts, and golden-hour light do as much for the experience as anything on the plate. Run by the same family for generations, it has long been a fixture of the Riviera’s jet-set circuit, quietly attracting everyone from fashion royalty to Hollywood titans while maintaining the warm, familial atmosphere of a traditional trattoria. Classic Ligurian cooking shines, with signature dishes including the famed pappardelle Portofino, coated in a delicate tomato-and-pesto sauce, and curry rice studded with prawns and peas. ristorantepunyportofino.com

BUON VIAGGIO

From sheer emerald cliffs and hidden coves to quaint pastel-tinted facades stacked high up the hillsides, sailing along the Ligurian coast is a cinematic experience. Luxury boat charters are plentiful, but for a true first-class voyage, the Aquarius is in a class all its own. At 92 meters, the Feadship-built superyacht is designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, with expansive decks for sun-drenched lounging and soaking, a state-of-the-art movie theater, and a vast collection of water toys. With seven suites including a massive master suite with his-and-her bathrooms, the vessel can accommodate 12 of your closest confidantes, so you can bring the party beyond the crowded harbor and directly atop the shimmering sea. yachtcharterfleet.com