Less than a three-hour drive from Portofino, you'll find beloved Lake Como, Lago di Como, as it's known regionally.
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Situated in the foothills of the Alps in northern Italy, close to the Swiss border, Lake Como is just an hour from Milan and is well connected to it by rail service – both from Como on the southwest corner and from Lecco, Varenna-Esino or Colico on the east side of the lake.
Bellagio. A highlight of any trip to the shores of Lake Como is a day (or two, or three) in Bellagio. Set conveniently between the two southernmost branches of the lake, the town is made up of steep winding paths where pastel-hued houses provide peripheral pops of color.
When to visit Portofino? From late March to the end of October is the best period to visit Portofino. Usually, shops and restaurants close in winter and reopen for the Easter holidays. July and August may be hot but Portofino and its surroundings always offer the possibility to swim and enjoy a beautiful sea.
It does not have to be expensive, but can be if you want it to be expensive. Typically I pay abot €11 for lunch in a bar and about €15 for dinner in a trattoria for dinner in the evening (both including wine). Restaurants will be more expensive.