Levanto
A gateway town north of the Cinque Terre with cheap lodging and a wide beach good for surfing, plus a coastal trail on foot to Monterosso
Levanto lies north of Monterosso, only about 4 minutes away by train. Many visitors base themselves here for the Cinque Terre, as prices are lower than in the five villages and parking is easier. The town has a wide sandy beach, a well-known surfing spot in Liguria, and its old town contains the 13th-century Church of Sant'Andrea with its black-and-white striped façade and medieval town walls. From Levanto you can hike the mountain-and-sea trail to Monterosso (about 2.5 to 3 hours, with fine views and few people). To the north, a cycle path built on a former railway line runs to Bonassola and Framura.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Il Gigante, Monterosso
- Fegina Beach
- Church of San Giovanni Battista, Monterosso
- Monterosso al Mare
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore
- Doria Castle, Vernazza
- Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia
- Vernazza