Described by many as a slice of the Mediterranean in Wales, the village was inspired by the Italian town of Portofino, featuring pastel-painted buildings, domes, spires, and palm-lined streets. Portmeirion - one of the best villages in the UKPortmeirion has received plenty of praise from travel experts recently. It was also named among the UK's best seaside towns and villages by Which? Visitors rave about "fairytale" North Wales village that's "like being in the Mediterranean"But it's not just the experts who rave about Portmeirion. Opening timesPortmeirion is open every day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day (for day visitors).