Travel from Portofino to visit three colorful beachfront villages backed by the coastal mountains of the lovely Italian Riviera. Begin in Camogli, one of the prettiest fishing villages in Italy, with façades in various shades of citrus rising from the beach as the 15th-century fortress of Castello della Dragonara stands guard. Continuing to Recco, you will not only enjoy another typical seaside village but also savor scrumptious Ligurian cuisine. At Manuelina restaurant, which has been delighting guests since 1885, you will witness a cooking demonstration of focaccia and pesto, followed by a four-course lunch featuring these and other renowned local specialties. Conclude your day with a tour and leisure time in picture-perfect Santa Margherita, a palm-laden resort of garden villas lining a glittering yacht-filled marina.
Spend a full day exploring three enchanting towns of the Italian Riviera – Camogli, Recco and Santa Margherita – and enjoy a cooking demonstration of Ligurian focaccia and pesto.