Town #1: Monterosso al Mare

Monterosso al Mare is the first of the five Cinque Terre towns when travelling from north to south.  It is the largest and most commercial of the communities and features the longest sandy beach.

There are many hotels and and other lodgings are available in Monterosso Italy, but it is important to pre-book accommodation if you plan to visit Monterosso during the busy summer period.

Monterosso al Mare in Cinque Terre, Italy

The Cinque Terre trail between Monterosso and Vernazza is the steepest and most challenging portion of the ancient trail.

For comprehensive visitor information on Monterosso, please access the Monterosso Vacation Guide.