What to do in Monterosso when it rains?

What to do in Monterosso when it rains?

Is Monterosso a good base for Cinque Terre?

Monterosso al Mare is the best place to stay in Cinque Terr for the first time. It is the largest of the villages in Cinque Terre. You'll find many hospitality venues, a medieval old town, and the sandy Monterosso al Mare Beach.

Can you drink the tap water in Monterosso Italy?

Yes! Tap water is drinkable in all the Cinque Terre and in La Spezia. Do not use plastic and fill your bottles in safety!

Can you swim at Monterosso for free?

Monterosso al Mare is the most touristic of the Cinque Terre. As soon as you leave the train station, you are immediately on the Fegina seafront. In front there are two free beaches, interspersed with a bathing establishment: free beach of Fegina and free beach of the Station.

How much are the chairs at Monterosso beach?

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.

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.

How do I reserve a beach spot in Monterosso?

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.

Is Cinque Terre overrun with tourists?

Overtourism in a fragile area Fabrizia Pecunia, the mayor of Riomaggiore, came up with the new plan for the 3,215- foot-long path to combat overtourism. Last year, about three million tourists visited Cinque Terre, a fragile national park. In contrast, there are fewer than 4,000 residents left in the area.

What is the best month to visit Cinque Terre?

September-October The shoulder season of September to October is the best time to visit Cinque Terre.

How long does it take to walk the 5 villages of Cinque Terre?

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).