Festive Splendido Mare
This winter, book a stay with us and revel in the beauty of Portofino as a festive cheer reigns over the Ligurian Coast.
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Festive season at Splendido Mare
View BrochureDuring the festive season, join us as Portofino transforms into a magical yuletide oasis and a beguiling sparkle descends over the Ligurian Riviera. The year-round glamour of the piazzetta combines with festive cheer, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere to celebrate with those who matter most.
Gather with friends and family and discover our enticing programme of seasonal events and activities at Splendido Mare.
What's On This Season
19 December
RITA COCKTAILS TAKES PORTOFINO
Join us at DaV Mare Bar for an unmissable evening with Edoardo Nono, founder of the acclaimed Rita Cocktails in Milan. Launched in 2002 in the lively Naviglio Grande neighbourhood, Rita Cocktails was one of the first American bars in Italy to offer handcrafted cocktails with exceptional spirits and fresh ingredients. Edoardo will join our skilled team at DaV Mare Bar to offer our guests an incredible Rita Cocktail experience in the heart of Portofino, using the region’s finest produce and local touches.
25 December
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Celebrate Christmas in Ligurian style, lingering over a menu that echoes the time-honoured Italian tradition of enjoying a leisurely, convivial feast in the family home. It begins with sharing dishes such as sweet-and-sour cod, artichoke pie and king crab claw au gratin. Delicious tortellini with white truffle and stuffed turkey, chestnuts, bacon and potatoes follow before you finish with irresistible Italian desserts.
Christmas Lunch
Celebrate Christmas in Ligurian style, lingering over a menu that echoes the time-honoured Italian tradition of enjoying a leisurely, convivial feast in the family home.
Begin with delightful sharing dishes before a show-stopping main course, followed by irresistible Italian desserts.
25 December 2024
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New Year’s Eve Dinner
Ring in the New Year with a sensational seven-course menu featuring sumptuous local ingredients and iconic dishes of the Da Vittorio family. Felice anno nuovo!
€320 per person, excluding wines
31 December 2024, from 19:30
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New Year’s Day Brunch
Embrace the New Year with an exquisite buffet-style New Year’s brunch at Dav Mare. Choose from delicacies such as artichoke pies, creamed cod with crispy focaccia and beef tartare.
€140 per person, including coffee and soft drinks.
1 January 2025, from 12:00
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Winter Activities
BOOK A MIXOLOGY CLASS
Join our Bar Manager to learn the art of mixing a seasonal cocktail on the DaV Mare Bar drinks list.
Discover the mixology secrets behind timeless classics and local ingredients, and taste some of the specialities from the bar.
EXPLORE THE REGIONAL PARK OF PORTOFINO
Embark on a wonderful walk to the secluded bay of San Fruttuoso, a place of unparalleled beauty that can be reached only on foot or by boat.
From Splendido Mare’s entrance, head to Via del Fondaco. Soak up beautiful vistas of highlights such as Cala degli Inglesi along the way, before beginning the descent towards San Fruttuoso. Here, a delicious picnic awaits on the beach or our wooden boat. Jump aboard and let us pamper you on the way back to the hotel.
VISIT LA PORTOFINESE ECO-FARM
Venture high onto the protected Mount of Portofino, just a short drive away by private transfer, to visit this verdant eco-farm.
After exploring, proceed to a panoramic spot for a picnic feast and taste the flavours of homemade focaccia, local honey, cheese or white wine. Or sample these delicacies at a table, prepared especially for you among the vineyards overlooking the sea.
UNCOVER PRIVATE GENOA
With fewer visitors around during the festive season, take the opportunity to explore authentic Genoa, including ancient noble palaces and the winding carruggi alleyways.
INDULGE IN INTIMATE BLISS
Treat yourself to a nourishing treatment or a spruce-up in the comfort of your room, ahead of festive celebrations.
Our therapists are available for men’s and women’s hair cutting and styling, make-up, relaxing hand and foot rituals and nail polish change.
Guests of the Ava Gardner Suite can choose to enjoy a treatment on their panoramic terrace.
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