Situated at the foot of Mount Portofino, Santa Margherita is an elegant seaside resort on the Riviera coast of Italy, close to Genoa. The town faces the east and is set on a lovely bay surrounded by hills covered in rich vegetation and numerous villas. To the south is the entrance to the narrow cove encircled by steep hills where you will find Portofino. Santa Margherita has a good beach and promenade with many hotels and excellent restaurants.