Monterosso Tourism

One of the five beautiful villages of Cinque Terre, Monterosso is a commune in the province La Spezia towards the North Most of Italy.

Etched out like a kaleidoscope emitting spectacular colours, it is an 11.25 sq.km piece of terrain divided into two villages, yet connected through a single tunnel. It is inhabited by more than 1550 people who spend their lives in tranquillity.

It is said that many young men of Cinque Terre fought against of Mussolini, and later the invasion of Nazis. In 1870, a rail road was built into the city connecting it with the outer world.

Monterosso takes pride in a lovely sand beach spread along the coastline, often enjoyed by the tourists and the locals to relax. It is probably one of the reasons why Monterosso is highly-appreciated tourist spot in the Cinque-Terre. One of the five beautiful villages of Cinque Terre, Monterosso is a commune in the province La Spezia towards the North Most of Italy. Etched out like a kaleidoscope emitting spectacular colours, it is an 11.25 sq.km piece of terrain divided into two villages, yet connected through a single tunnel. It is inhabited by more than 1550 people who spend their lives in tranquillity. It is said that many young men of Cinque Terre fought against of Mussolini, and later the invasion of Nazis. In 1870, a rail road was built into the city connecting it with the outer world. Monterosso takes pride in a lovely sand beach spread along the coastline, often enjoyed by the tourists and the locals to relax. It is probably one of the reasons why Monterosso is highly-appreciated tourist spot in the Cinque-Terre.

Essential travel information and Monterosso tips for your visit

  • Don’t forget to pack warm clothes when you’re travelling off-season.
  • Bring along a pair of nice walkable shoes, as there is a lot of hilly terrain.

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