On April 6th, 2019, the Cinque Terre will host a new edition of the Sciacchetrail. This trail running race is a perfect mix of two great passions of our territory: Sciacchetrà wine and trail running. The route crosses hiking path, vineyards, vertical trails and villages, always in front of an amazing sea […]
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Ferry tour from Levanto to Portofino, a very cool experience!
Day-trip to Portofino Typical Ligurian fishing village, with its colorful houses arranged in a semicircle around the famous Piazzetta, Portofino has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, an exclusive destination for world-famous celebrities who spend their summer holidays in their Thousand and One Nights villas or […]
Levanto Medieval walking tour and final happy hour!
A Levanto guided tour to make our guests‘ stay even more special. We realized that most of our guests leave us without seeing the village’s historical area and knowing nothing about its fascinating history… we couldn’t let it go. So, from this season, we’ll be arranging special guided visits of […]
Aperitivo time in Levanto!
The Italian aperitivo time, famous worldwide, is considered a true ritual, a relaxing moment that usually takes place between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. and that we can consider as a yummy started to have before dinner. The practice provides a low alcoholic drink associated with salty snacks, meats, cheeses, or typical local […]
Levanto New Year swimming beach party!
This year again will meet for the thrilled Levanto New Year swimming beach party! The session is on January 1st at 11.00 a.m. in Piazza Agnelli in Levanto. Registration will be open until 12.00, and at 12.30, we’ll plunge all together into the blue Ligurian sea! Levanto New Year swimming beach party is an […]
Vernazza’s traditions
Yes, some Vernazza’s traditions might look a bit crazy… Vernazza is world-famous for its beauty, for being a UNESCO site within the Cinque Terre, its wine, and its cozy colorful restaurants on the main square. Vernazza is amazing, as amazing are its kids and their crazy jumping-in-the-waves tradition! They do that […]
Madonna Bianca in Porto Venere
On August 17th Porto Venere will celebrate the so-called Madonna Bianca, among pure beauty, folklore and devotion. A traditional festival always succeeding in moving people from all over the world. The celebration program: At 8.30 p.m., the Holy Rosary At 9.15 p.m., procession accompanied by the Riomaggiore Music Band The […]
The Italian Riviera fishing boat
Gozzo, the Italian Riviera fishing boat Liguria has many sides and facets, but if you stroll along its coast, you’ll always find the Italian Riviera fishing boat, the Ligurian gozzo. The gozzi are those small, colorful boats that crowd Ligurian piers (even in winter) since the 17th century when piracy was finally defeated, and coastal […]
Rice cake, here’s the recipe for the Ligurian most famous salty pie
The rice cake The traditional Ligurian cooking style is mainly „poor,“ or so it was born, and the rice cake makes no exception. A cooking style for farmers and sailors, using local products and exotic spices coming in through the harbor of Genoa. Apart from being economical, its main purpose was to be long-lasting, […]
Cinque Terre Walking Park
[google-translator] Cinque Terre Walking Park in July Yet another great Cinque Terre Walking Park schedule of guided tours. Hikes and tours with an optional wine tasting to be paid separately upon booking! To book, you can ask at the hotel front desk or contact the National Park: e-mail visiteguidate@ati5terre.it phone +39 0187 743500 *In case of unfavorable weather […]
Framura, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy
Framura is an extraordinary village, elected among the Borghi più Belli d’Italia (i.e., the most beautiful villages in Italy) and Les plus beaux Villages de la Terre (i.e., the most beautiful villages on earth), it’s the final stop of the walking and biking path starting in Levanto and running through Bonassola. Actually, Framura does not exist, or rather, if you […]
Hiking from Levanto to Monterosso
Last week I hiked from Levanto to Monterosso with some friends and our Jenni, as we always do on Friday afternoon 🙂 We didn’t follow the usual trail but passed through Sella Bagari, Colla di Gritta, and the lovely Soviore Shrine. The itinerary Until Punta Mesco, we followed the CAI SVA trail, but once […]