How do you get around Monterosso?

Getting around: by foot, train or boat There are basically three ways to move from one village to another; you either walk, take the train or the boat. The walking trail is 12 kilometers and runs along the coast through all five villages from Riomaggiore in the south to Monterosso in the north.



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Trains are the easiest way to get to and around Cinque Terre. Trenitalia has direct connections to La Spezia from Rome, Florence, and Pisa (the closest airport). Once in Cinque Terre, the Cinque Terre Express train runs between La Spezia and Levanto in Sestri Levante, stopping at each village.

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For the Cinque Terre a car is not necessary and a train to Venice is logical. If you rent a car drop it in La Spezia and take a train to the Cinque Terre.

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The beach at Monterosso You can rent a sun lounge for 20 €/day (or 15 € for a half day); two chairs and a sun umbrella will cost you a maximum of 30 €/day (or 25 € maximum for a half day). In high season rates may increase.

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The biggest part of the beach is private and of course you have to pay for the services, but there are some free public beaches as well: in front of the railway station, under the statue of the Giant and at the end of the beach towards Vernazza, near the historical center.

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Monterosso has the largest beach, but as long as you can get in the water off the rocks, you can swim anywhere. Don't expect much.

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Monterosso beach - old town It's a sandy beach near the boats rental area and is divided into public and private zones. From the train station turn left and walk along the promenade in direction old town, pass the tunnel and you'll see the beach on your right side. 10 minutes walk.

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Time slots for the public beaches are released just 40 hours in advance, so there's no possibility to reserve weeks (or months) prior. If you are staying in Monterosso be sure to speak to your hotel or host first as they have the possibility to reserve for you.

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You can walk the entire route in about six hours, if you take short breaks—although many hikers prefer to spread the route out over a few days at a strolling pace, stopping to enjoy the towns along the way. You can start from either direction (Monterosso, heading south, or Riomaggiore, heading north).

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Visit some of the villages Choose to visit two or three of the villages, for example Vernazza, Manarola and Riomaggiore. You have to skip Corniglia situated on top of a cliff 100 metres above sea level. If you are limited on time, take the train between the villages.

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Corniglia is the only one of the five Cinque Terre towns that isn't a fishing town and you need to walk up around 365 steps to get there. That puts most people off and means that Corniglia is the Cinque Terre town with the fewest tourists.

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Vernazza: Located to the north of the Cinque Terre, Vernazza is probably the most beautiful and picturesque fishing village of Cinque Terre, where its colourful houses hang above the sea level on rugged cliffs. It has a charming natural port and an old castle, built to protect the area from pirates.

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Manarola is often the first village that comes to mind when people talk about the Cinque Terre. Along with Vernazza, it is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque and charming villages of the five.

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1. Spiaggia di Fegina. The water here was calm and crystal clear, with gentle, flat waves and shallow waters.

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By Train. Monterosso has its own train station and can be reached from either La Spezia or Levanto. From La Spezia, take the local train (treno regionale) in the direction of Sestri Levante and get off at the Monterosso stop. From Levanto, take the regional train in the direction of La Spezia Centrale.

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In front there are two free beaches, interspersed with a bathing establishment: free beach of Fegina and free beach of the Station. Two other free beaches are located at the end of the promenade towards Levanto: the Gigante beach, just below the giant's statue and the Portiglione beach, just beyond the sailing club.

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  1. Oratorio della Confraternita dei Neri Mortis et Orationis. 218. ...
  2. Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista. 246. ...
  3. Cinque Terre Cooking School. 181. ...
  4. Massage in 5terre. Spas. ...
  5. Cantina du Sciacchetra. Speciality & Gift Shops. ...
  6. Fabbrica d'Arte Monterosso. Speciality & Gift Shops. ...
  7. Enoteca Ciak. Speciality & Gift Shops. ...
  8. Vineria U Pussu.


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