Faro di Portofino

Portofino Lighthouse stands on the seaward end of the peninsula. The white tower and adjoining keeper's house form a small maritime complex at the meeting of the wooded promontory and the Ligurian Sea.

Why it matters

The lighthouse belongs to the practical history of coastal navigation. Its position marks the headland beyond Portofino's harbour, adding a working maritime identity to a landscape more often associated with the village and its historic residences.

What to notice

The masonry tower has a tapering profile and is joined to a two-storey building formerly used by the keeper. The contrast between the compact white structures, coastal vegetation and exposed rock gives the site its visual character.

Context and history

The municipality dates construction to 1870. Subsequent changes to the lighting equipment and automation reflect the development of navigational technology, while the earlier tower and dwelling preserve the architectural form of a coastal lighthouse station.