Villa Giulia

Villa Giulia is a grandious villa for rent set on twelve acres of land, high in the hills overlooking the coast of Portofino in Liguria with wonderful, wide open views of the Tyrrhennian Sea and the night- lights of Portofino’s famous port. It can accommodate up to 10 guests.

This luxury property offers total privacy and seclusion, and yet its location puts guests only a few minutes walk to the centre of town, that features a nice variety of shops and restaurants. The access to Villa Giulia is incredibly non-traditional: guests venture 200 meters (656 feet) into a tunnel bored into the sea rock of Portofino, then a lift (elevator) brings guests to the entrance gate, 80 meters (262 feet) up. A pathway through an impressive garden leads to the house built on three levels. Guests will undoubtedly use this platueau as a choice vantage point from which to marvel at the Sea of Portofino.

There is also a bar carved out from the rock of its natural surroundings. The beautiful areas of lawn and gardens are filled with flowers and trees. In the garden, there is a large outdoor dining terrace with seating for more than 10 people, and a traditionally planted garden with local trees, shrubs and herbs. A wonderful pool completes the pleasant external environment of Villa Giulia.

Villa Giulia is situated in Liguria, near Portofino, a fantastic Italian location, based in the Riviera Ligure, considered by many one of the world’s eight wonders. It is a small town of no more than 500 people, placed upon its bay. It’s kind of a natural bowl which has become the world’s famous Piazzetta. Portofino became famous in the 60s, when the rich and famous characters of the “Dolce Vita”, actors, actresses, pop stars, and rich aristocrats frequently started visiting it for its twilights, exclusive parties, and breathtaking views.

At the time, the high society moved from Via Veneto and Piazza di Spagna in Rome during weekends to Portofino, Capri, Saint Tropez, Montecarlo, Cortina and Saint Moritz. Through time, Portofino has seen a high standard of living thanks to its exclusive guests, huge yachts, famous boat races such as the Zegna Trophy and for its incredible and natural beauty.