An Essential Guide to Monterosso Al Mare, Cinque Terre alongdustyroads.com

Planning a trip to the Cinque Terre? You’ll definitely be spending some time in Monterosso al Mare! This guide is full of everything you need to know, including the best things to do in Monterosso, where to stay, to eat and to sunbathe – everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip.

There’s a reason that the five colourful villages of the Cinque Terre have become a mecca for visitors from all corners of the world. Their calm aquamarine waters, pastel hued buildings tumbling from impossible heights, and rugged vineyard cliffs that create a truly unique set of wines, all weave together to create a timeless evocation of those Italian summers.

The only dilemma is deciding which to pick as your base.

The resort-style village of Monterosso al Mare is perhaps the odd one out when comparing all five. Of course it still has its charming historic centre, but with the modern extension further north along the coast, and its claim to having the region’s best beaches, it has a unique offering for visitors to the Cinque Terre, attracting Italian lido-loving vacationers as much as international tourists. Due to this, it’s less intimate and more developed than the others – but that by no means it should be dismissed as a place to stay or spend time in during your Cinque Terre experience.