Levanto and Cinque Terre Travel Blog
Local tips, practical guides and slow travel ideas from Oasi Eco Boutique Hotel.
Welcome to our blog, a small collection of local notes, travel tips, and stories to help you enjoy Levanto, the Cinque Terre, and this part of Liguria with a little more confidence, curiosity, and calm.
We write from here, from our hotel in Levanto, where we welcome travellers all year round. Some of our articles are practical, such as how to visit the Cinque Terre by train or ferry, where to park, which trails to consider and what to expect in different seasons. Others are more personal, dedicated to local traditions, food, wine, experiences, sustainability and the quieter side of the Riviera.
Whether you are planning your first trip to the Cinque Terre or coming back to discover more, we hope these pages help you make better choices, avoid unnecessary stress and enjoy the area at your own rhythm.
Start here
If you are organising a stay near the Cinque Terre, these are good places to begin.
Visiting the Cinque Terre
Practical guides to help you move between Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore by train, ferry or on foot.
Read these articles if you want to understand how to visit the villages without using your car every day, how to plan your route, when to expect more people and how to travel with a little more ease.
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Discovering Levanto
Levanto is more than a convenient base for the Cinque Terre. It has its own beach, historic centre, seafront, restaurants, cycling route, hiking trails and a relaxed local rhythm that makes it a lovely place to stay.
These articles are useful if you are wondering whether to sleep in Levanto, La Spezia or one of the Cinque Terre villages, or if you want to understand how to enjoy Levanto beyond the station platform.
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Levanto in every season
The Cinque Terre and Levanto are not only summer destinations. Spring is beautiful for walking, summer is perfect for the sea, autumn has softer light and quieter villages, and winter can be ideal for slow travel, remote working, peaceful weekends and empty trails.
The Oasi Eco Boutique Hotel is open 365 days a year. From 1 November to the end of March, we offer a lighter winter model, while remaining available whenever you need us.
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Food, wine and local traditions
Liguria is a region of basil, olive oil, focaccia, white wine, anchovies, terraced vineyards and recipes that often tell the story of the landscape better than a postcard.
In this section, we share local food tips, traditional flavours, seasonal ideas and small stories connected to Levanto and the Cinque Terre.
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Why read our blog before booking?
Because choosing where to stay near the Cinque Terre is not always obvious.
Some travellers want to sleep inside one of the five villages. Others prefer a calmer base with parking, easier access, more space and better connections. Some arrive by car, some by train, some want to hike every day, others prefer beaches, food, wine and slow mornings.
Our blog is here to help you understand what kind of stay suits you best.
From the Oasi in Levanto, you can:
- Walk to the train station in about 350 metres;
- Visit the Cinque Terre without using your car every day;
- Leave your car in our private parking, according to the conditions of your rate or package;
- Reach the beach, restaurants, seafront and historic centre on foot;
- Choose between hotel rooms in Levanto and our independent flat in Vernazza;
- Ask us for local advice before and during your stay.
Staying at the Oasi
Oasi Eco Boutique Hotel is a small, welcoming hotel in Levanto, close to the railway station, the beach and the historic centre. We are a good base if you want to explore the Cinque Terre, enjoy Levanto, walk the coastal trails or simply slow down for a few days by the sea.
Each room category has its own character
Standard Room
Comfortable first-floor rooms, slightly larger and slightly more economical, ideal if you plan to spend most of your days exploring.
Balcony Room
First-floor rooms with a private furnished balcony, ideal for a quiet coffee, a little fresh air or one of our signature cocktails before dinner in Levanto.
Twin Garden Room
Ground-floor rooms with direct access to the garden and flexible beds, ideal for friends, relatives or guests who prefer separate beds.
Garden Room
Ground-floor rooms with direct access to the garden, ideal if you like being close to the outdoor space or if you are travelling with four-legged friends.
Flat in Vernazza
An independent apartment inside Vernazza, with kitchenette, balcony and private parking included in Levanto, ideal if you want to sleep inside one of the Cinque Terre villages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Oasi Eco Boutique Hotel blog shares local tips about Levanto, the Cinque Terre, hiking, beaches, ferry and train travel, food, wine, local traditions, experiences and sustainable travel.
Yes. You will find practical articles about trains, ferries, trails, villages, seasonal travel and how to visit the Cinque Terre without using your car every day.
Levanto is close to the Cinque Terre by train, but offers a more relaxed stay, a beach, restaurants, a historic centre, private parking options and easier access for travellers arriving by car.
Yes. Oasi Eco Boutique Hotel is open 365 days a year. From 1 November to the end of March, the hotel operates with a lighter winter model, while the team remains available whenever guests need support.
Yes. The blog is written from our perspective as hoteliers and locals in Levanto, with practical experience of the area, the Cinque Terre and the needs of travellers staying with us.
