The road going from Chiavari to Portofino is one of the most spectacular of the Region.
The Mount of Portofino is the protagonist, with the elegance of its silhouette stretched out to the sea.
This area is characterized by a charming atmosphere. Luxurious hotels, trendy spots, fashion boutiques, but also prestigious restaurants, where it is possible to taste delicious dishes of local and international cuisine.

An ideal gourmet itinerary starts in Chiavari, where you can taste different kind of salted pies, the Vegetable soup called “Minestrone”, the “Farinata” ( chick pea pie), the Chick pie soup, Stewed stock-fish Ligurian style, and delicious sweets, like the Cake of Chiavari, Sorrisi and Carruggetti sweets.
In Chiavari to be visited the “Small market of flavors” every last week-end of the month.

In the inland Leivi is the area of excellence for the production of extra virgin olive oil, thanks to a long tradition and to the work of local producers.

In Rapallo it is possible to taste famous “Cubeletti”, short crust pastries filled with apple jam.

Red Shrimps are famous in Santa Margherita Ligure with the name of “Rampant Shrimp”, served in the best restaurants of this place.

In Portofino, seated in a “veranda” on the celebrated “Piazzetta” it is possible to taste the famous “Paciugo”, a delicious ice-cream poached into bitter cherry syrup with rhum.