5.Monterosso al Mare is the place loved by Eugenio Montale: here the Italian writer, who won the Nobel prize in 1975, used to spend his summers.
Monterosso inspired some of its verses as: “Rocky stern town, asylum for fishermen and farmers.” This village maintains its maritime tradition and it still has signs of the past sea battles: the medieval tower that now is the bell tower of San Giovanni Church, the castle with its three round towers, and the Aurora tower, the only one survived of thirteen towers that protected the village. You can spend your time in the old town centre visiting the church of San Giovanni Battista, or you can stay in the modern Fegina with its beach . Moreover Monterosso’s beach is the biggest of the Cinque Terre.
6.The Via dell'Amore - The Love path
There are several natural paths in the Cinque Terre. One of the most famous in the world is the path that links Riomaggiore to Manarola.
The Via dell’Amore – Love Path – is part of the Blue Path that links all the villages of the Cinque Terre. In particular, this path of about 1 km is very charming, romantic, the easiest to pass through. It takes its name from the inscription that an anonymous resident wrote on a wall, at the beginning of the path on the side of Riomaggiore. He wrote that the path was the favorite place of lovers. So the municipalities decided to formalize the name, installing benches and works of art that evoke the theme of love. You have to pay to access to this path, but it’s always a crowded path. We suggest you to visit it in the early morning or in the evening.
7. Go for a swim and enjoy the village’s iconic views
Unless you’ve been living under an Instagram-proof rock, you’ve seen the classic postcard snap of Riomaggiore or Manarola. Because the village is so compact, this viewpoint is super simple to find. Don’t forget your swimsuit though the swimming here is really nice when the water’s not too choppy, plus it’s a great place to laze, people watch and enjoy the view.
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