Location: Monterosso al Mare
Top Things to do in Monterosso al Mare
What to do and see in Monterosso al Mare, Liguria: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
The last of the five villages along the Cinque Terre strip, Monterosso al Mare is the most visited, largely because it has the only sizable sand beach and the biggest hotels. Though it can get very crowded with tourists during the peak summer months, Monterosso is still delightful. The old town area, separated from the more modern resort area by the Aurora tower, is home to the ruins of a medieval castle and San Francesco church, which houses an important Van Dyck painting of the crucifixion.
Restaurants in Monterosso al Mare
1. Zenit Boat Tour Cinque Terre
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
A Relaxed , private tour around the 5 Terre bay Vintage fischer boat tipical of the region . Exclusive view of the coast and villagies snorkeling - sun set- and shuttle -Local , friendly & experienced Captain ! ;)
2. Tiburon Boat Services
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5.0 based on 193 reviews
Tour in barca nelle cinque - 2 /h navigherete in tutte le 5 terre - 3/h navigherete in tutte le 5 terre con la possibilità di nuotare e fare snorkeling - 5/h navigherete nelle cinque terre + Portovenere ( 1 ora di stop in Portovenere + nuoto e snorkeling) Il tour si effettua solo se le condizioni del meteo e del mare saranno buone e sarà cancellato se il mare o il tempo (pioggia e vento) non consentono di navigare in sicurezza. La cancellazione avvera’ nel momento in cui le previsioni del meteo e del mare non saranno buone
3. Calipso Boat Tour
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Calipso is a boat that accommodates up to 7 people, led by Giuliano. During the Giuliano tour you will discover the most beautiful and unspoilt bays of the Cinque Terre and tell you stories and curiosities on the land and marine fauna (in English and Spanish). During your tours you can dive into the clear waters and discover the depths of our sea, Natural Reserve and World Heritage. The activity will be closed from 20 October 2017 until March 15, 2018, however we remain available for information and reservations.
4. Church of San Francesco - Capuchin Friars Monastery
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4.5 based on 416 reviews
Constructed from 1618 from the Capuchin Friars who came in Monterosso, the Church of San Francesco contains some fine art including a Crucifixion by Antoon Van Dyck, and sono other important Itaian painters from XVII and XVIII centuries. Near the church there is the Monastery of Capuchin Friars a very ancient structure with great garden where Friars live. It is a place of Peace and spirituality with a gorgeus view on the seaside. Here you can live the experience of St. Francis of Assis: semplicity and poverty and show his love for God and the beauty of nature and creation.
Reviewed By goodbye-2016 - Saint Paul, United States
Definitely worth the many steps up! Nice areas to stop along the way for pictures and the statue of St Francis. Very interesting history of the church and monastery and unusual grave site at the top.Well worth it!
5. Cantina du Sciacchetra
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
6. Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza
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4.5 based on 3,696 reviews
Reviewed By CToohill - Whanganui, New Zealand
Breathtaking views from this (sometimes) challenging hike. Now there is a ticket to buy to be able to do the hike, but it means that the path is well looked after and very safe! It was a great experience! And when finally Monterosso came to sight, we had a feeling of achievement!!
7. Buranco Agriturismo
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By BobLizRun - Erbendorf, Germany
You must visit! The owners bring you in like family and are so incredibly genuine. The pictures don’t do this beautiful home justice! It’s magical! If they are unfortunately booked for your stay you must visit for dinner or a wine tasting. You will not be disappointed! We have three small children under the age of 9 and this was their favorite part of our trip (my husband and mine too). There is a huge courtyard for the children to play. The kids also get to explore the lemon orchards, grape vineyard, and bee keepers. I can’t get over what a beautiful hidden gem this place is!!! Just gorgeous!
8. Santuario di Soviore
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By 52billk - Tracy, United States
We came to Cinque Terre for the wine and hiking and didn’t get to the hiking until our last day. This was well worth the effort. It is not an easy hike, in fact, it is a good hour of up-hill climbing but well worth the view once you get there. Wear good shoes and light clothes. I brought a camelback water bladder and towel because of the heavy humidity. It’s a beautiful hike with blackberries, small plumbs and wild pears along the trail. Well worth the effort.
9. Monumento a San Francesco d'Assisi
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4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By traveller_76587 - San Francisco, United States
Nice hike and views from the top. The statue is unique with the fact that the Saint is with his pet dog wondering nature.
10. Borgo Antico
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4.5 based on 518 reviews
Reviewed By Canadianstraveling - Oakville, Canada
We stayed in the Borgo Antico section of Monterosso al Mare for four nights in May 2019. Having visited all five of the Cinque Terre towns, we were glad that we chose Monterosso and particularly its older section, as our base; it has a calmness and charm that, for us at least, made it very comfortable. We stayed at a wonderful B&B (Il Giardino Incantato) in a 500 year old building and ate three very nice dinners (at Via Venti and Gastronomia San Martino), all in the old section of Monterosso. We loved its old buildings, the charming side streets, getting lost in the alleyways, visiting the historic churches, browsing in the shops and walking up to the Church of San Francesco and the Capuchin Friars Monastery. It was memorable!
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