What to do in Monterosso when it's raining?

What to do in Monterosso when it's raining?

Do you have to pay for the beach at Monterosso?

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.

What is Monterosso known for?

The area is famous for its many lemon trees that can be seen throughout Monterosso. It is also renowned for its white wines, grapes, and olives.

What is the most picturesque village in Cinque Terre?

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.

What is the famous beach in Monterosso?

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

Which Cinque Terre town to skip?

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.

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.

What is the least popular Cinque Terre?

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.

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.

Which Cinque Terre village is quietest?

Corniglia is the smallest and quietest of the Cinque Terre villages. It is located 100 meters above sea level, on top of a small promontory. Houses are a bit different here, smaller and wider, similar to the houses of the villages inland.

What to do in Monterosso on a rainy day?

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.

Can you drink tap water in Monterosso?

Yes! Tap water is drinkable in all the Cinque Terre and in La Spezia. Do not use plastic and fill your bottles in safety! We do provide in each Cinque Terre Riviera property a Glass Water bottle to do our small part on the journey to Save our Planet!

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.

Is Monterosso al Mare worth a visit?

Monterosso al Mare is a town and comune in the province of La Spezia, part of the region of Liguria, Northern Italy. It is one of the five villages in Cinque Terre.

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.