Nestled between the picturesque towns of Paraggi and Portofino, Villa Beatrice stands as a testament to timeless elegance. As you cruise along the scenic route to Portofino, just about a mile before reaching the village, look left to an open public terrace. Right above you? That’s where this beauty stands. Known in bygone eras as Castello Odero, this majestic mansion towers over Punta Caiega, safeguarded by the Portofino Park since the mid-1930s.
To get there, one treads the Passeggiata dei Baci (the “Path of Kisses”) — where legends like Humphrey Bogart and Ava Gardner once whispered sweet nothings — an enchanting trail with breathtaking panoramas overlooking the winding road below. A splendid love story written in every step.
Diving deeper, Villa Beatrice’s architecture is sheer magic, where every detail whispers history and artistry. The estate unfolds across three stories framed by a lush garden that stretches over 6,000 square meters, blending nature and design seamlessly. The walls boast raw stone and decorative plasterwork accented by vibrant tiles, while pristine white concrete surfaces balance rustic charm with modern elegance.
A fairy-tale turret crowns the villa, a signature touch from the visionary architect Gino Coppedè, whose genius also shaped iconic wonders like Genova’s Mackenzie Castle and Rome’s distinctive Coppedè district.
Villa Beatrice in Portofino is a sanctuary where time slows and elegance reigns. Set within a lush, expansive garden that spills gently toward the sea, the villa’s walls of raw stone and vibrant tiles tell stories of a bygone era, while the fairy-tale turret—an architectural signature from Gino Coppedè—reaches skyward like a quiet sentinel.
Here, guests move seamlessly between verdant gardens and the private pebble beach, where the Mediterranean laps softly at the shore, inviting moments of pure tranquility. It is a place where nature and refined craftsmanship entwine, offering a timeless embrace between earth, sea, and sky.
This is not merely a villa, but an experience of Portofino’s discreet grandeur—where every detail, from the whisper of leaves in the garden to the shimmering horizon, breathes the spirit of il dolce far niente.
The walls of Villa Beatrice in Portofino resonate with the legacy of its former residents. The first notable name? Attilio Odero, was an industry giant pivotal to Italy’s naval milestones. Later on, the mansion welcomed Enrico Piaggio, the brain behind the iconic Vespa scooter. The list of eminent guests doesn’t end there. The Tonolli family and the Costa-Ardissone clan have also hosted lavish dinners and charity balls in this dreamy setting.
Now, as the winds of change blow, Villa Beatrice in Portofino stands on the brink of a new era. Its recent acquisition by LVMH, under the vision of the Arnault dynasty, hints at a future shaped by quiet opulence and timeless allure — a sanctuary for those seeking both refinement and a trace of nostalgia.
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Portofino, a world apart.
