A scenic view of a vibrant coastal town with colorful buildings along a curved harbor, boats on the water, and a church on a hill at sunset.

🌊 Coastal City (Città Costiera, “Porto Marechiaro”) The face of the island to the outside world, modeled after Portofino. Layout & Architecture Crescent-Shaped Harbor: The town curves tightly around the water, so that all the buildings look down on the glittering bay. Piazzetta del Mare: The main square by the docks, filled with cafés and trattorias. Tables spill out onto the cobblestones, shaded by umbrellas and striped awnings. Buildings: Tall and slender, painted in faded pastel colors: salmon pink, lemon yellow, sea green. Wooden shutters and flower boxes on every window. Elegant but weatherworn, like they’ve stood for centuries. Atmosphere By day: fishermen hauling nets, children playing near the water, tourists snapping pictures of “authentic island life.” By night: soft lantern light glows on the water; the air smells of grilled seafood and salt. Behind the warmth, deals are struck in whispered Italian behind shuttered doors. Important Spaces The Harbor Docks: Boats bobbing in the water — some fishing boats, some sleek yachts that don’t belong to locals. The families control who docks here and who doesn’t. The Clifftop Church: Its whitewashed bell tower is visible from anywhere in the harbor. Weddings, funerals, and family appearances happen here to show respectability. Hidden Terraces: Tucked above the town, vine-covered patios with breathtaking views of the sea. Romantic by day, dangerous by night. The Sea Path: A cliffside walkway leading out of town, dotted with See more