The charming town of Santa Margherita Ligure is located in the very heart of the Italian Riviera, being the door of the beautiful village of Portofino (5km) at short distance from the famous district of "Le Cinque Terre". Nice, Milan and Florence are a couple of hours away. Just 5 minutes from railway station and 40 minutes from Genoa International Airport.
The Grand Hotel Miramare opened to the international tourism by Giacomo Costa Family in1903, as one of first Grand Hotels in the Portofino Coast.
Kings of all over Europe, and celebrities such as Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, were regular guests.
In 1933, Guglielmo Marconi succeeded for the first time to transmit from the Hotel Terrace, telegraph and telephone signals on short waves at the distance of 145km.
The white liberty building, surrounded by a luxurious tropical garden, dominates the Tigullio Gulf. The facade has been re-decorated with Leonardo's fresco technique, reproducing original drawing dating back to the beginning of century.
The friendly atmosphere is also ideal for family’s vacation with children.
From mid April guest may enjoy an open-air heated seawater pool. From the beginning of June till middle of September Hotel guests have free entrance to public beach in front of the Hotel with its informal restaurant.
Wellness center “eSPAce” with body and facial treatments, massages and beauty services, with exclusive dreaming tub.
An exhibition and banqueting room specifically caters for cocktail parties, private parties and product launches with entertainment. A wide range of wedding receptions can also take place here.

An 18-hole golf course, tennis, riding and target shooting are conveniently located in the near area.
The MIRAMARE CONVENTION CENTER is a perfect location for the most demanding of meetings. concentration. The max. Capacity is 390 people at theatre style.