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.

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.

We visited on 4/2/26, days before the Easter weekend, It was still fairly cool and almost no one…read morearound as it was early in the season , but it is easy to see that this is the most accessible sandy beach in the Cinque Terre. No chaises or umbrella's were out yet, but we sat at Bar Gigantic and also enjoyed the small church across from the water. We did not explore too much as our train was leaving back to Milan. Cute shops. The shore is directly off of the train.

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

great restaurant on the beach , simple menu but very high…read morequality food, great service if you are in the area you must try