Of the five Cinque Terre towns Monterosso has by far the best beaches and water to swim in. Very…read moresheltered. Plenty of places to grab a drink or bite near by

Wonderful place for families and couples to enjoy. Tips: Smorfia pizzeria is the best pizza I've…read moreever had. The guy selling coconuts on the beach is a scam artist. The ATMs all try to trick you into paying a 6-14% conversion fee. Just hit decline and pay the $5 fee. Stay away from Euronet ATM machines everywhere in Europe. Terrible. But yes Monterosso Al Mare is a beautiful place with incredible food, people, swimming, and activities.

This "secret" swimming hole is wonderful! Water is super clean and the swimming area is easy to…read moreaccess. Be careful of the bold seagulls! They will snatch your panino right out of your hand if you are not careful!

Near the Church of San Pietro (St. Peter) is Byron's Cove, a rocky area where the poet Byron used…read moreto swim. I was here, but unfortunately without my swimming suit. Others at the time were more fortunate within the warm waters of this pretty cove.

This place is phenomenal. Great relaxing beach, incredible food and wine. It's impossible to…read moreaccurately describe how good the Bagno margherita is.... Just go there and find out for yourself.

From the owner: Stabilimento Balneare con ristorazione e bar. Terrazza sul mare. Servizio teli, pedalo, campetto da…read morecalcio, ping pong.

From the owner: Stabilimento balneare, bar, ristorante, pizzeriaread more

Amazing place to visit, hike, drink eat etc…read more I hike most of the trails between the 5 towns and they are spectacular. You can even take the train or a water taxi between them depending. The highlight for me was the final hike from the most southern town Riomaggiore all the way to Portovenere....8 miles 2500 feet of elevation gain and stunning view after stunning view. You even pass by a monastery great little outdoor restaurants etc. Bucket list item

The most beautiful walk of my entire life. Be sure you understand the route - easy to get lost!read more

What can I say about this place that captures the magic it has brought into my heart over the last…read more8 years... My Italian relatives have been members of this beach club for generations so naturally when I arrive (a true American) I am greeted like a celebrity. As for the club it occupies a wonderful stretch of the lido di camiore beach, which although is no pi pi island certainly has italian charm. All of the orders are very friendly and the beach chairs are clans and laid out every morning so all you have to do is bring your sunscreen. If you are every in the wonderful city of lido this beach club is a must.

This is the beach Sofia Loren and Marcello Mastrianni used to hang out on in the 50s. It's got…read morestriped umbrellas, rocks to climb on and a great sunset view...go here for the nostalgia more than to be wow'ed...its clean and nice and all that but the charm is it's history. In Italians' hearts this is a special place. Castiglioncello is pricey and still hanging on to it's hey day but check out the massive villas still the second homes of Italy's rich, and, the gelato from one of the many gelateria's is good. The gran cafe Gino's at the fork in the road at the centre of the village is famous, they have good panetone around Christmas too!