La Dolce Vita: Rihanna tucks into a creamy gelato as her Mediterranean cruise arrives in Italy

By EMILY SHERIDAN





Got it licked: Rihanna enjoyed an ice cream as she walked through Portofino, Italy, on Wednesday



Wine and ice cream are two of Italy's most popular exports.



So it was only right that Rihanna was savouring both after arriving in the country as she continued her Mediterranean cruise today.



After spending the past few days on the French Riviera, the Barbadian singer and her posse of girlfriends docked at the upmarket resort of Portofino this morning.





Centre of attention: Rihanna took all the attention from locals and holidaymakers in her stride as she walked through the town





Looking suitably Eurochic in a white jumpsuit, the 23-year-old singer looked like she was enjoying her stracciatella (vanilla and chocolate sprinkles) gelato as she strolled through the streets of the seaside town.



Despite being surrounded by gawking holidaymakers and locals, Rihanna carried on licking her ice cream as she enjoyed a bit of sight-seeing around town.



A short time earlier, she and her friends enjoyed an alfresco lunch, washed down with glasses of white wine.





I'll have the stracciatella, grazie: Rihanna takes her ice cream from the vendor





Mmmmmm: Rihanna tucks into her ice cream, despite being surrounded by gawking fans





During their boozy lunch, they shared a toast to 'la dolce vita'.



Rihanna is currently cruising the Mediterranean on the 34ft Latitude Benetti yacht, which costs £200,000-a-week to rent.



The star has chartered the exclusive vessel, which includes accommodation for up to 12 people, two dressing rooms, massage and beauty salons, five decks for sunbathing and dining.





Salute! Rihanna and her friends toast with their glasses of white wine





In the holiday mood: The singer shares a joke with her girlfriends



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