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Your trip to Monterosso al Mare.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Monterosso al Mare – Ligúria Destination Cinque Terre about 89 km from Gênova

How to get there

Aeroporto di Pisa-San Giusto Galileo Galilei (PSA) Pisa · 114 km
Aeroporto di Genova Cristoforo Colombo (GOA) Gênova · 99 km
Stazione di Monterosso 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before buying. In season, there are boats linking Monterosso to the other villages.

How many days

One day is enough to see the village and relax on the beach. Since Monterosso has more accommodation, it works well as a base for two or three days while visiting the other villages by train.

When to go

Summer, from June to August, is the beach season and the busiest time. May, June and September usually have pleasant sea conditions with fewer people. From November to March many businesses reduce their hours and the boats stop running.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The regional train stops in Fegina, next to the beach. There is paid parking at the entrance to the village, but car access to the center is restricted. Those who come by car usually leave it in La Spezia or Levanto and continue by train.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Monterosso al Mare

Morning
Fegina Beach and the Gigante
Get off the train at Fegina and walk along the seafront promenade to the statue of the Gigante at the western end of the beach. In summer, save time for a swim.
Afternoon
Convent and old town
Climb up to the Convento dei Cappuccini and descend to the old town. Have lunch around 12:30–14:30, the usual time in Italy, and try the Monterosso anchovy.
Late afternoon
Church and lanes
Visit the church of San Giovanni Battista with shoulders and knees covered, and walk through the narrow streets down to the small central beach.
Evening
Dinner by the sea
Have dinner from 19:30 or 20:00 onwards in one of the streets of the old town. To return to La Spezia, check the time of the last train.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does Monterosso have a sandy beach?

It has the longest stretch of beach in the Cinque Terre, in Fegina, with coarse sand and pebbles. In the old town there is another smaller beach.

Is it a good base for exploring the Cinque Terre?

Yes. It's the village with the most accommodation, and the regional train takes you to the other four within a few minutes.

How to go from Monterosso to Vernazza?

By train in a few minutes, or by boat in season, which usually runs from spring until early November. The trail between the two villages may be closed by the park: check the situation on the day.

Is there a tourist tax?

Yes, as in many Italian towns, a tourist tax is charged at accommodation.

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