CAMOGLI
- 2km southeast of Recco - was the "saltiest, roughest, most piratical little place", according to Dickens when he visited in 1884. It's had its rough edges knocked off since then, but remains one of the most attractive small resorts along this stretch of the coast, well connected by road, rail and boat. The town's name, a contraction of
Casa Moglie
(House of Wives), comes from the days when voyages lasted for years and the women ran the port whi... [More]
This historic property dates back to the 16th century when the ruling Dogi of Genoa selected this idyllic spot nestled between Mount Portofino and Paradise Gulf as their retreat, which was frequented by nobility, cardinals and priests. Since then, the property has been passed down along generations ... [More]
Its history dates back to 1565 when an aristocratic family of Doges which governed certain areas in Italy decided to build a villa on the rocky coast at the foot of Mount Portofino, which is now a natural park. Originally called Villa Franca del Castellaro, it also housed a lovely chapel, which stil... [More]