Portofino

[snapper8v]

Whilst in Italy this coming August, we'll be heading to Portofino. I've heard lot's of different stories of how difficult it is to park etc, but how true are the stories? If it helps, we'll be there mid morning on a Monday. Thanks.

LAWRENCE

[snapper8v]

Thanks for the reply. It's down to Top Gear that Portofino is going to be part of our trip as it looks a stunning place to visit. They (TG) have a lot to answer for as it was the "Greatest driving road" episode that has seen us do the Stelvio twice now

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Olf said:

Just be prepared for 30 mins of frustration and fookin around! It's a bit like trying to park in St Ives!

Suggest you also pop down to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Venere

Not quite a quaint as P'fino but very very nice all the same and not the same tourist crush.

Wow! Thanks for your reply, another stunning town to visit, not enough time though

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kev b said:

I was there last weekend and parked in the multi storey, cost about 3 euro/hr iirc.I was quite disappointed with the place, it is cramped and very touristy. If I go back I will use one of the boat ferries from one of the nearby towns which is how most of the visitors arrive. Eating places are plentiful and not outrageously expensive even right on the quay. I would imagine August to be a hell on earth with queuing to surpass Disneyworld. We stayed just above Sestri Levante which I enjoyed more,it has a road/promenade between the cafes and the sea where you can sit and watch the world pass by. Lots of PH style cars and bikes with their stylish owners and not too hard to park. Our daughters boat is docked in Genoa atm - avoid Genoa, parking is difficult and the streets narrow and busy. HTH

Thanks Kev. I've just been watching the Giro d Italia, and today's stage finished in Sestri. I'm now thinking of parking there and takin g a ferry across, if it's possible to do? I'll Google it.

We'll be travelling up from Pisa Monday morning and will be staying in Turin Monday night, hence the thought of Portofino.

Many thansk for the other replies. I know that the Italians themselves will be holidaying in August and it'll be very busy, so we're prepared for it.

LAWRENCE

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Thanks to Kev B, we parked in Rapallo and caught the ferry to Portofino and had 3 great hours there.

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kev b said:

Glad to help, how were the crowds?

It was busy, but not too overcrowded. The only problem was the heat and humidity. The temperature was 38 degrees! I hadn't heard of the place until Top Gear had filmed there. Stunning.







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