Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Join Andrew & Karen's Travels as we head to the crown jewel of the Italian Riviera: Portofino, Italy. Known for its pastel-colored houses, luxury yachts, and stunning harbor views, we wanted to see if this world-famous destination lives up to its legendary reputation.
In this video, we share our honest experience exploring this picturesque fishing village, including:
The Harbor Walk: Taking in the iconic views and the incredible atmosphere of the Piazzetta.
Castello Brown: Hiking up for the absolute BEST panoramic views of Portofino and the Mediterranean.
Travel Tips: How we got there, what to expect with crowds, and our advice on timing your visit.
The Food & Costs: Our thoughts on the local dining scene and whether it's truly "too expensive" for the average traveler.
Our Final Verdict: We give Portofino an honest rating—find out if it made our 10/10 list!
Whether you're planning a trip to Italy or just love seeing beautiful European destinations, come along with us as we discover the magic of the Ligurian coast.
If you enjoyed this Italian tour, please LIKE the video, leave a COMMENT with your favorite spot in Italy, and SUBSCRIBE for more honest travel reviews!
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00:00 Introduction
00:36 A Last look at Santa Margherita Ligure
01:18 Aboard the ferry to Portofino
02:29 Walk along main street
03:04 Panoramic view of Portofino
04:20 Walk up to Castle Brown
04:58 Inside Castle Brown
08:28 Castle Brown Terrace & View Point
09:21 How much did it cost to enter Castle Brown
09:45 The outside terraced gardens of Castle Brown
10:34 Portofino from sea level
10:48 Walk across the Square to the church
11:26 inside the Catholic Church of Chiesa del Divo Martino
12:35 Walk around the harbour
14:30 Back on the ferry
15:16 Where are we going to next
Join Andrew & Karen's Travels as we head to the crown jewel of the Italian Riviera: Portofino, Italy. Known for its pastel-colored houses, luxury yachts, and stunning harbor views, we wanted to see if this world-famous destination lives up to its legendary reputation.
In this video, we share our honest experience exploring this picturesque fishing village, including:
The Harbor Walk: Taking in the iconic views and the incredible atmosphere of the Piazzetta.
Castello Brown: Hiking up for the absolute BEST panoramic views of Portofino and the Mediterranean.
Travel Tips: How we got there, what to expect with crowds, and our advice on timing your visit.
The Food & Costs: Our thoughts on the local dining scene and whether it's truly "too expensive" for the average traveler.
Our Final Verdict: We give Portofino an honest rating—find out if it made our 10/10 list!
Whether you're planning a trip to Italy or just love seeing beautiful European destinations, come along with us as we discover the magic of the Ligurian coast.
If you enjoyed this Italian tour, please LIKE the video, leave a COMMENT with your favorite spot in Italy, and SUBSCRIBE for more honest travel reviews!
#Portofino #ItalianRiviera #ItalyTravel #VisitItaly #TravelVlog #LigurianCoast #AndrewAndKarensTravels
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Contact Email - andrewr475@gmail.com
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We include all things to do with caravans, day's out and the great outdoors. Join us as we tour the UK and Europe in our Elddis Chatsworth 550 caravan. We offer advice, tips and tricks, review campsites and associated products or services. We also make videos of the other trips we take without the caravan.
Affiliated links
Camera Equipment:-
Osmo Pocket
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00:00 Introduction
00:36 A Last look at Santa Margherita Ligure
01:18 Aboard the ferry to Portofino
02:29 Walk along main street
03:04 Panoramic view of Portofino
04:20 Walk up to Castle Brown
04:58 Inside Castle Brown
08:28 Castle Brown Terrace & View Point
09:21 How much did it cost to enter Castle Brown
09:45 The outside terraced gardens of Castle Brown
10:34 Portofino from sea level
10:48 Walk across the Square to the church
11:26 inside the Catholic Church of Chiesa del Divo Martino
12:35 Walk around the harbour
14:30 Back on the ferry
15:16 Where are we going to next
