Grand Hotel Portovenere Press

The best hotels along the Cinque Terre.

Our favourite places to base yourself along this picturesque region.

Everyday poetry in and around Porto Venere

Porto Venere in the province of La Spezia is often used as little more than a crash pad before or after a trip to the Cinque Terre. But we suggest making like Lord Byron and staying put for a while.

Escape the crowds.

Lesser known than Cinque Terre but equally beautiful, Pete Thompson marvels at the northers Italian delights of Porto Venere 

5 Secret Hideaways - Escape Everyday Life at these Idyllic Locations

"Discover some of the world's most intriguing destinations and best vacation spots with these luxurious and often little-known boutique hotels and resorts."

The Secret Italian Riviera: the Gulf of Poets

"It may seem as are no undiscovered stretches of the Italian Riviera. After all, centuries of visitors, from Grand Touring Brits to well-heeled cruisers, have explored the region’s splendors. Still, some surprises remain here."

Portovenere on the Italian Riviera – the perfect gateway to the Cinque Terre.

"The inspiration of 19th century British writers and artists, Portovenere and its mesmerizing coastline attract surprisingly few visitors today."

Il Golfo dei Poeti, territorio di mare raccontato dalle ostriche verdi.

"Basterebbe un unico aggettivo a descrivere al meglio questo itinerario: verde. Il verde del promontorio che, come in un acquarello, si reflette nelle acque circostanti."

Richard’s Picks: Best Hotels in the World for Fall.

"These days I rarely find an actual view that matches its photos. The Grand Hotel is the exception."

9 Reasons To Visit The Cinque Terre’s Gorgeous Sixth Town

"Portovenere, a Riviera gem overlooking the known as the Golfo dei Poeti for all the literary figures who came to swoon over the area’s astounding natural beauty, has often been dubbed the “sixth” Cinque Terre town."