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They have had an on/off relationship, but have been more loved-up than ever since rekindling their romance in January 2017.

And Louis Tomlinson seemed to be in the throes of romance with his girlfriend Eleanor Calder, as they spent time together whilst on holiday on the Italian Riviera town of Portofino on Tuesday.

The One Direction star, 27, looked smitten as he wrapped his arm around his long-term love, 26, whilst they browsed around the shops and stopped for a coffee in a quaint eatery. 

Sweet: Louis Tomlinson looked smitten as he wrapped his arm around girlfriend Eleanor Calder whilst they enjoyed a romantic holiday together in an Italian Riviera town on Wednesday

Louis kept things casual as he wore a cream polo top that had a red-and-blue chequered print, and which he teamed up with a pair of denim jeans and white trainers.

His luscious chocolate-brown locks were brushed into a side-swept style, and he looked like he was in good spirits as the pair enjoyed their relaxing outing.

Eleanor showed off her sartorial prowess, as she wore a plunging white playsuit which she cinched at the waist with a dramatic belt to accentuate her slender frame.

Smitten: The singer seemed to be in the throes of romance with Eleanor as they spent time together whilst on holiday in the town of Portofino

Handsome: His luscious chocolate-brown locks were brushed into a side-swept style, and he looked like he was in good spirits as the pair enjoyed their relaxing outing

Pretty: Eleanor showed off her sartorial prowess, as she wore a plunging white playsuit which she cinched at the waist with a dramatic belt to accentuate her slender frame

Chic: Eleanor swept her brunette locks into a chic half-back do, whilst she highlighted her pretty features by wearing a natural palette of make-up and accessorised with a pair of cat-eye shades

Eleanor swept her brunette locks into a chic half-back do, whilst she highlighted her pretty features by wearing a natural palette of make-up and accessorised with a pair of cat-eye shades.

She complemented her outfit by wearing pair of white trainers, and she offset her look by keeping her personal items in a black over-the-shoulder handbag.

Enjoying their relaxing stroll together, Louis and Eleanor headed into fashion outlet Maltempi to buy a few items together, and afterwards they had coffee whilst enjoying an animated chat.

Fun outing: Enjoying their relaxing stroll together, Louis and Eleanor headed into fashion outlet Maltempi to buy a few items together, and afterwards they had coffee whilst enjoying an animated chat

Helping hand: Louis appeared to be looking for a new pair of jeans, and Eleanor checked which size he'd need by looking at the label on the back of his trousers

Chilled out: Louis gladly sipped his coffee as he and Eleanor enjoyed a break during their busy day

Puffing away: Louis smoked a cigarette as they had coffee outside the cafe

Glam: Eleanor complemented her outfit by wearing pair of white trainers, and she offset her look by keeping her personal items in a black over-the-shoulder handbag

Kind: Louis was happy to stop and take pictures with fans during his outing with Eleanor

Eleanor and Louis have endured an on/off relationship from the early stages of his career in 2011, but announced their temporary split in March 2015.

The stunning pair reunited in January 2017, shortly after the tragic death of his mother Johannah Deakin.

In a candid interview on Lorraine a few months later, the award-winning singer linked his current romance with the lyrics of his chart-topping song Back To You.

'There are some personal things that I relate to and contribute to lyrics. Nice to have something not as directly as relatable to me.'

Happy days: Louis looked pleased as he got his caffeine kick for the day

Retail therapy: Enjoying their relaxing stroll together, Louis and Eleanor headed into fashion outlet Maltempi to buy a few items together, and afterwards they had coffee whilst enjoying an animated chat

Over there: Louis ordered coffee for himself and his girlfriend when they arrived at the cafe

Comfy: Louis kept things casual as he wore a cream polo top that had a red-and-blue chequered print, and which he teamed up with a pair of denim jeans and white trainers

Trying stuff out: Louis browsed the store with Eleanor and looked at a pair of black trousers with racer stripes

Sweetly showing his devotion to his girlfriend, Louis said: 'The relationship with Eleanor is coincidental. But the relationship in the song is intense. Maybe they're not right for each other. I wouldn’t describe Eleanor as that. She’s ace.'

During the couple's split, the Miss You hitmaker became a father to son Freddie Reign, 2, after a brief fling with Briana Jungwirth.

Gushing over his romance and father duties in November, the Back to You belter told Metro's Guilty Pleasures: 'Each relationship is different, but I am very, very lucky and very happy.'

'Definitely [more kids] at some point. It's one step at a time. That's probably what I get most excited about, doing all the family stuff and dad stuff.'

Couple: The pair seemed delighted as they enjoyed their shopping trip together

Cosy: Louis and Eleanor were seen from their hotel balcony, where the model relaxed in comfy attire

Close together: The couple didn't stray far from each other as they chatted together

Ink job: Louis' ensemble showed off his many tattoos that adorned his arms

Throes of love: Louis and Eleanor looked more loved-up than ever as they walked through the gorgeous town

Louis' outing comes after the tragic passing of her sister Félicité, who died of a suspected heart attack in March, aged just 18.

The death of Félicité is being treated as 'unexplained' at this stage but a full post-mortem examination will take place and toxicology tests will be carried out in due course, according to police.

The hitmaker took to Twitter to thank fans for their well wishes to him and his family, he wrote: 'Just wanted to thank everyone for their lovely words over the past couple of weeks. Back in the studio today to vocal something I wrote a few months ago. Sending you all loads of love.'

Casual: Eleanor wore a yellow hoodie and a bird-print skirt as they chilled out at their hotel

All that glitters: Eleanor added a dazzling touch to her ensemble by wearing a gold pendant necklace

Happy and healthy: Louis looked great as he enjoyed his relaxing outing with his girlfriend

Stroll: The One Direction star walked briskly to Eleanor's side after ordering their drinks

Looking good: Eleanor fixed her hair as she walked along by Louis' side