Each month, the communities participating in the Port of Call program will create a schedule of games, food, and activities centered on a different country, city, or place. This month, the theme is Portofino, Italy! This is a fun program designed to help residents “travel” from the comfort of their chairs at the affiliated nursing home and rehabilitation communities.
About Portofino, Italy
Portofino Italy is 20 miles east of Geneva in the northwest part of Italy towards France. There are roughly 400 residents that live in this small coastal city.1
Portofino is a seaside city that is located along a bay. Many tourists enjoy coming to Portofino each year to enjoy a small slice of Italian culture.
San Georgio Church
The San Georgio church is a historic Catholic church located in Portofino, Italy. Originally built in Romanesque style in 1154, it was destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in the 1950s. The Crusaders brought back relics of St. George when they returned home. Today, this church is a beautiful structure that tourists can view and attend mass in.2
Explore the Piazzetta
The La Piazzetta is the heart of Portofino, being the main plaza of the area. This famous sightseeing square has many unique buildings as well as a view of the harbor. Many cafes and restaurants are in this plaza, making it a great place to enjoy some of the food of Portofino with an oceanic view. Many streets come back and connect to the Piazetta, making it easy to find where you are going.3
Visit Castello Brown
Castello Brown is a historic castle where many people visit to get a view of the ocean as well as its beautiful architecture. Many events are also held at Castello Brown, making it a popular destination for those who want to host a gathering in a special location. The name “Castello Brown” come from Montague Yeats Brown, an English consul in Genoa and owner of the building from 1867 to 1905.4
Shopping
In Portofino, there are plenty of local and famous brand shops in this cozy town. Some shops that are on Via Roma street include Louis Vuitton, Dolce Gabbana, and Tom Ford. There are also some local boutiques that will sell unique clothes and wares to tourists. Walking the streets of Portofino is a great way to relax while taking in the sights!5
Portofino Natural Regional Park
The Portofino Natural Regional Park is a great place for people who enjoy hiking and nature. The trails stretch for 50 miles and cross through the cities of Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Camogli. This is a great trail for sightseeing local animals and plants while getting a variety of sightseeing views.6
Port of Call Activities
Each month, the Life Enrichment teams will design activities around the Port of Call theme. Check out some of these amazing plans for Portofino, Italy! Please note that the activity list is subject to change.
London Health and Rehab
London will be turning the dining room into an Italian Cafe. Residents will be painting wine bottles to make centerpieces with cork fairy lights. Chalk board signage at each table that says “Benvenuti to Portofino,” “Ciao Bella” and lunch menu on each table. Life enrichment staff will serve “WINE” (Aka. Grape juice) in wine glasses. They also plan to armchair travel with videos of Italy during lunch. They also plan on hosting a photo booth with Italian cafe back drop & props.
- https://www.lifeonthemediterranean.com/portofino-italy-worth-a-visit/
- https://museu.ms/museum/details/15879/st-georges-church
- https://mindtrip.ai/attraction/portofino-liguria/la-piazzetta/at-WZxsBpB6
- https://www.castellobrown.com/en
- https://www.svadore.com/6-things-to-do-in-portofino-italy-on-the-italian-riviera/
- https://www.mykindofitaly.com/post/portofino-regional-park
