Italia per Voi - Monterosso al Mare 2020 - English Version
Via Buranco 72, Monterosso al Mare (SP)
Nel cuore delle Cinque Terre la proprietà Buranco dispiega tutto il suo prezioso fascino a chi la raggiunge salendo da Monterosso. Cinque ettari di terreno coltivati a vigne, uliveto e limoneto dalla Famiglia Grillo: vino, grappa, olio, limoni e miele sono le sue produzioni. Potrete fare degustazioni a tema accompagnate da un calice di vino, tutti i giorni dalle 12.00 alle 18.00, su prenotazione. Buranco è anche agriturismo, dove potrete soggiornare nei suoi tre appartamenti con colazione compresa.
I n the heart of the Cinque Terre the Buranco estate reveals all its precious charm to those who reach it, coming up from Monterosso. Five hectares plot of vineyards, olive groves and lemon groves owned by the Grillo Family: wine, grappa, olive oil, lemons and honey are its products. Buranco offers themed tasting of its products accompanied with a glass of wine, every day from 12.00 to 06.00 p.m. on reservation. Buranco is also agritourism with three flats, breakfast included. info@buranco.it
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Local and Typical Products
Via Roma 35 MONTEROSSO AL MARE (SP)
Tel. +39 349.1872937
info@baico5terre.com
www.baico5terre.net
Baico, il laboratorio artigianale che produce pesto genovese e tramanda la tradizione ligure in tutto il mondo, con i suoi profumi. Oltre al pesto, fatto ogni giorno, potete trovare anche altri prodotti locali e tipici, come le acciughe di Monterosso, l'olio di oliva taggiasca, la pasta fresca, il limoncino e altre specialità.
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Baico, the artisan workshop that produces Genoese pesto, and passes on the Ligurian tradition all over the world, with its scents. Apart from pesto, made every day, you can also find other local and typical products, such as Monterosso anchovies, Taggiasca olive oil, fresh pasta, limoncino and other specialities.
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How to reach Monterosso
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The Surroundings The cusine Nature
Monterosso al Mare
Monterosso al Mare is the last village of the Cinque Terre, it is the westernmost going towards Genoa, the largest and with the longest beaches after the villages of Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
Monterosso al Mare is part of the province of La Spezia, it is situated at the
The Hotel is placed in a hilly area (+100 mt. above sea level), in the beautiful and evocative atmosphere of the Cinque Terre gulf, only 1 km from the village of Monterosso. It is a charming and panoramic location: overlooks the sea and the beach and it is almost hidden by the green pine wood surrounding it. Your stay will surely be pleasant and relaxing.
centre of a small natural gulf, closed to the west by Punta Mesco and to the east by the municipalities of Pignone and Vernazza; compared to other villages there are fewer steep cliffs, longest beaches, as most of the village is on a flat area, it has become an important and suitable tourist destination for everyone. There are two separate settlements in Monterosso, Fegina the mo -
• Panorama della Baia della Monterosso
Vista del Convento dei Cappuccini
Porticciolo del Paese Vecchio
Ristorante Pizzeria
La Barcaccia Via Molinelli 6/8
Il Massimo della Focaccia Via Fegina 50
Buranco Azienda Agricola Via Buranco 72
L’Ancora della Tortuga Via Salita Cappuccini 4
Torre Aurora Via del Bastione 5
Ristorante Belvedere
Piazza Garibaldi 38
Trattoria Pizzeria
La Marina
Piazza Garibaldi 30
Ristorante Al Carugio Via San Pietro 9
Gelateria Golosone Via Roma 17
Piazza Colombo 7
PestoLab Baico Via Roma 35
La Prosciutteria Via Roma 43
Il Piccolo Diavolo Via Vittorio Emanuele 45
Conad Via V. Emanuele II 33
Enoteca Internazionale Via Roma 62
La Terrazza del Porto Roca Via Corone 1
Al Santuario Loc. Soviore 2
Park Hotel Argento LEVANTO - Via
Hospitality
Albergo
Stella della Marina Via XX Settembre 11
Hotel Ristorante Porto Roca Via Corone 1
Hotel Suisse Bellevue Loc. Minali
Al Santuario
Loc. Soviore 2
Park Hotel Argento LEVANTO - Via Sant'Anna s.n.
Fabbrica d'Arte Via Roma 9 Via V. Emanuele 27
Gioielli
dern part, where there is also the train station, and then going along the promenade, if you pass through the well kept old defensive Aurora tower, which is built on the hill of San Cristoforo, where there are the ruins of a medieval castle and the church of San Francesco, you will reach the colourful old part of the village, which is the real Monterosso. Its fame distinguishes the village, it has many evocative corners and trails, perched close to the hills
• Vista della Collina di San Cristoforo e Darsena
• Veduta Paese Vecchio
• Scala tipica a Torretta
covered by vineyards and olive groves; it is well served by ferries and also by land.
Monterosso is part of the National Park of the Cinque Terre and of the Protected Marine Area. Eugenio Montale, Nobel Prize in literature, used to spend here the summer, when he was young, his experiences are described in the famous poems “Ossi di seppia". The hamlets of Soviore and Madonna Soviore are part of Monterosso.
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Gioielli del Mare
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 77 Monterosso al Mare (SP) Tel: +39 0187.817038
info@gioiellidelmare.it - www.gioiellidelmare.it
La nostra Storia
"Gioielli del Mare", frutto della tradizione artigianale italiana (terza generazione), vi offre una vasta scelta di prodotti italiani: affianchiamo oggetti di nostra produzione a gioielli di piccoli laboratori italiani dando alla nostra clientela prodotti selezionati e unici sia per materiali che per design.
Our Story
“Gioielli del Mare” is the result of three generations of Italian artisan jewelry-making tradition. Our jewelry store offers a wide choice of the finest quality products Made in Italy. Not only we create and offer our own handcrafted one-of-a-kind jewelry, but also products by Italian craftsman and small workshops. We offer our customers unique and select pieces, both in materials and design.
Rose window of the Church of San Giovanni Battista, in sterling silver or gold
Punta Mesco
• Vista stazione ferroviaria
• Vista collina di San Cristoforo
By land: The right exit is Carrodano on the A12 Genoa–Livorno motorway, then take the provincial road SP566 for Levanto, then the SP370 to Monterosso, after about twenty kilometres.
Once you reach Monterosso you will find a junction with signs for Monterosso centre or Fegina;
or you can exit the motorway at Brugnato, then continue along Via Aurelia, pass the villages of Pignone and Soviore Sanctuary and take the SP38 road to Monterosso.
Monterosso al Mare railway station is on the "Genova-La Spezia” route, where intercity and Freccia trains stop. There are also regional trains, that leave from La Spezia every 30 minutes, a perfect solution during the summer, but it is often crowded.
Every village of the Cinque Terre has a train station, the railway goes through the tunnels digged
Dal 2009 Massimo e Daniela, insieme al loro staff, preparano ogni giorno, con passione, focacce liguri, pizze, torte salate, dolci sfiziosi come piccoli pandolci genovesi, baci di dama, biscotti al limone e molto altro ancora....
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Every day, since 2009 Massimo, Daniela and their staff prepare food with passion, Ligurian focaccias, pizzas, savoury pies, yummy cakes such as Genoese pandolce, ladies kisses (baci di dama), lemon biscuits and much more. Closed on Wednesdays.
• Passeggiata mare
under the rocky hills, it is the quickest and most used means of transport.
At a ticket booth you can buy daily tickets, a Cinque Terre Card or a Cinque Terre Card Train MS that thanks to Trenitalia offers unlimited use of second class train carriages, regional and fast regional trains from Levanto to La Spezia, access to the Park and the use of ACT buses, in the villages and much more.
By air: The nearest airports are "Cristoforo Colombo " in Genoa, at an hour distance and "Galileo Galilei " in Pisa, at just more than an hour distance, passing the town of La Spezia. Milan Malpensa is the closest international airport, it is only at 3 and a half hours distance
by car. In case you don't have a car you can take the train, stop at La Spezia centrale station, then take another train for Monterosso.
By sea: Consorzio Marittimo Turistico 5 Terre–Golfo dei Poeti, organizes ferry tours to the villages located on the coast, with its many ferries and trips suitable for everyone.
The tours start from La Spezia, Lerici and Portovenere, also from Viareggio, Marina di Massa and Marina di Carrara, from mid-June to mid-September, during the so-called summer season.
The daily ticket gives you the opportunity to get on and off the ferries from Portovenere to the Cinque Terre, at a reasonable price.
• Traghetto per Cinque Terre • Vista parcheggio di Fegina
There are also departures from Deiva Marina and Moneglia. Consorzio Liguria Via Mare has been recently awarded with Trivago 2015 Certificate of Excellence, it is another valid reason to choose a ferry for travelling along the coast.
Tours go to and from Genoa Porto Antico, San Fruttuoso, Portofino and the Cinque Terre, there is also the possibility of visiting the “Ligurian Sea Cetacean Sanctuary” for whale watching, accompanied by a guide, a biologist. Also Servizio Marittimo del Tigullio has ferries that from Rapallo, offer tours in the Tigullio Gulf and to Portovenere, Cinque Terre in the summer.
The ideal way to reach the Cinque Terre is still the train. It is comfortable, affordable and there is a train station in each village, although it is often crowded in summer, however there are extra trains in this period. It is also possible to use the car and then take the train from La Spezia central station, where there is a luggage deposit, or Levanto, continuing along the regional routes. In the village there are free parking areas at the junction before entering the village, towards the centre and also in Fegina, they are not very convenient for people who are carrying luggage, but there is the Cinque Terre Natio -
• Scalinata nel Borgo • Vista del Borgo dal cimitero • Scalinata per Convento dei Cappuccini
• Veduta aerea del Borgo
• Spiagge e passeggiata di Fegina
• Sentiero sopra Fegina
nal Park shuttle bus, every 30 minutes, which makes a complete tour of the village; other parking areas are in Fegina, towards the sea and at the beginning of the pedestrian area of the village. Both areas have daily rates.
The difficulties of the territory, with its high hills overlooking the sea, the narrow, steep roads and many bends, you either love it or hate it, depending on how good you are at driving, the landscapes you'll be able to admire on the via Aurelia are anything but detestable!
You can visit the old town on foot, going along the old harbour with its
typical narrow Ligurian streets, the wineries, restaurants, ice cream parlours and focaccia bakeries, almost all family-run. For those who love hiking, Monterosso offers several solutions for everyone, for example CAI path n. 2 also called Sentiero Blu, which connects the five villages without difficulties and differences in height. However you must remember that visiting the Cinque Terre, means especially going on foot, often uphill, you will need patience and a good camera otherwise you will not enjoy the full wonders of the territory.
Trips can be easily done buying
• Vista della baia dal sentiero per Vernazza • Vista del Borgo dalla strada provinciale
• Struttura di Padre Semeria • Piazza Garibaldi
the aforementioned Cinque Terre CARD, at the cost of 12 Euros. The card allows the use of the local ATC buses, which offer daily transport to and from other villages. From Riomaggiore you can reach the hamlet of Biassa and Colle del Telegrafo, from Manarola
you can reach the hamlet of Volastra, from our beautiful Monterosso the Sanctuary of Soviore.
You can choose a ferry, during the summer the cost of the ticket depends on the itinerary and it goes from 3 Euros to 25 euro for an unlimited day pass.
The tradition of a "lean cuisine" in the Cinque Terre is valued and has improved over the years. There are of course typical fish and shell fish dishes, but the products of the territory, apparently ungenerous, have helped us appreciate
certain ageless flavours. The essential ingredients are olive oil, lemons, basil, marjoram, honey and chestnuts in autumn, as well as wild herbs such as sage, oregano, thyme and scented rosemary. There are few meat dishes such as poultry, rabbit or game. Among the starters there are fried zucchini flowers, called Frisé de Burbugiun, which is the perfect combination between a liquid batter and the sweet zucchini flowers, fried in hot oil, or Sgabei a naturally leavened dough, cut into strips and then fri -
Tradizione italiana, sapori locali, taglieri gourmet di prosciutti e formaggi. Degustazione e vendita di prodotti tipici. Aperto tutti i giorni dalle ore 10.00 alle ore 23.00 circa. Dehors esterno.
Italian tradition, local flavours, gourmet ham and cheese cutting boards. Tasting and sale of typical products.
Open all day from 10 am to about 11 pm. Outdoor area.
ed, they are served with cheeses and salami.
Although the most popular foccaccia is the one of Recco, also the one made in the East Riviera is well appreciated.
There are bakers in the Cinque Terre that produce excellent products, the key ingredient is the extra virgin olive oil. Focaccia is stuffed with plenty of rosemary on the top, slices of po -
Nel centro storico di Monterosso, “Il piccolo diavolo” vi aspetta nelle due sale luminose arredate in stile vintage, per proporvi cibo fresco di alta qualità a un prezzo equo. Unico nel suo genere alterna piatti liguri (trofie al pesto e acciughe ripiene monterossine) a piatti calabresi (Fileja con la nduja), favolosi ed esclusivi creati dello chef Angelo, coadiuvato con dedizione dai proprietari Alessio e Desirèe.
In the historic centre of Monterosso, the restaurant "Il Piccolo Diavolo" is waiting for you in the two bright rooms furnished in vintage style, to offer fresh, high quality food at the right price. Unique in its kind alternates Ligurian dishes (trofie with pesto sauce and stuffed Monterossine anchovies), to Calabrian dishes (Fileja with nduja), fabulous and exclusive dishes, created by chef Angelo, helped with devotion by the owners Angelo and Desirèe.
tatoes, or soft cheeses (especially goat cheese or stracchino cheese).
Farinata is not just a typical product of the Cinque Terre, it is also well known throughout the territory that goes from Genoa to the south of Tuscany. The dough is made with chickpea flour, water, salt and extra virgin olive oil, it is cooked in wood-fired ovens and it has an unmistakable taste.
Panissa is also another
Since 2005 Chiara and Andrea have been offering an express cuisine to their guests with typical dishes of the Ligurian tradition, from starterts to desserts. Not to be missed on the menu "La Barcaccia" paccheri, this dish is the symbol of the restaurant, without negletting pizza, its dough is made with stone ground flour, highly digestable.
Dal 2005 Chiara e Andrea propongono agli ospiti una cucina espressa creata con portate tipiche della tradizione ligure dall’antipasto al dolce. Da non perdere nel menù “La Barcaccia” di paccheri, piatto simbolo del locale, senza trascurare la pizza con impasto di farina macinata a pietra, ad alta digeribilità.
Via San Pietro, 9 - Monterosso al Mare (SP)
Tel. +39 0187.817367
info@ristorantealcarugio.com
Caratteristico locale delle Cinque Terre, situato
nella parte antica del Borgo, in una delle vie più tipiche denominata "carugio" da cui prende il nome. Cucina tipica delle Cinque Terre, con prodotti biologici dell'agricoltura locale, tipo l'olio extra vergine della zona, e si distingue per le sue zuppe di pesce, le acciughe di Monterosso cucinate in tutte le loro varianti e inoltre nella cantina una vasta scelta di vini locali e nazionali.
Characteristic Cinque Terre restaurant, located in the old part of the village, in one of the most peculiar alleys, called "carugio", from which its name comes from. Typical cuisine of the Cinque Terre, with organic local products, such as extra vergin olive oil; it stands out for its fish soups, the anchovies from Monterosso, cooked in a pan, and an ample choice of local and national wines.
dish that uses the same ingredients as Farinata, the chickpea flour is cooked and then cut into slices or dices, fried in hot oil. It is served hot or cold, with a dressing of olive oil, lemon and a bit of sliced onions on the top. It
can also be eaten inside a small focaccia, this dish is called "slices with Fugassette".
Salted rice cake is made from a puff pastry with flour, water and wine, it is stuffed with boiled rice, olive oil, eggs, parmesan
Trattoria Pizzeria La Marina
Piazza Garibaldi, 30 Monterosso al Mare (SP) Tel. +39 0187.817074
Nel cuore di Monterosso vecchio, dal 2000, "La Marina" si propone con simpatia e cordialità con gustosi e ricchi primi - specialità spaghetti con acciughe e Fantasia di acciughe - non tralasciando la vasta scelta di pizze.
In the heart of the ancient Monterosso, since 2000. "La Marina" offers with fondness and kindness its tasty and rich main courses, its specialities: spaghetti with anchovies and fantasy anchovies, not forgetting an ample choice of pizzas.
Aperti da Aprile a Novembre. Open from April to November.
The Restaurant Belvedere, with its veranda overlooking the sea, is waiting to offer you fresh fish from the gulf, local specialities and the real pesto sauce.
Il Ristorante Belvedere, con la sua veranda sul mare, vi aspetta per offrirvi pesce fresco del golfo, specialità locali ed il vero pesto.
cheese or grana cheese and sometimes with mushrooms.
Among the first dishes the pesto sauce does the honours, it is prepared with basil, extra virgin olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pine nuts or wal -
nuts. The gourmet versions use sage or can be red. The sauce is then left to rest, and used to garnish tagliatelle, trenette or "trofie", all these types of pasta are boiled, the Genoese dish is served in the summer with vege -
L'ancora Tortuga della
Via Salita Cappuccini, 4 - Monterosso al Mare (SP) Tel. +39 0187.800065 ∙ ristorantetortuga@libero.it
In una delle bellissime scogliere di Monterosso al Mare, appena al sicuro dai marosi che imbiancano le rocce, sorge L'Ancora della Tortuga caratteristico locale marinaro curato nei minimi particolari, dove potrete gustare piatti tipici liguri e internazionali rielaborati per voi dai proprietari, monterossini doc.
Located on one of the most beautiful cliffs of Monterosso al Mare, just about protected by the big waves that whiten the rocks, stands L'Ancora della Tortuga a characteristic seafood restaurant, well refined in all details, where you can taste the typical Ligurian and International dishes, prepared for you by the owners, true inhabitants of Monterosso.
tables such as zucchini, green beans or a boiled potato. Whitebait, mussels as they are called in the East, together with bass, sea bream and gilthead bream, fried cuttlefish, are part of the many starters and main fish dishes.
Whitebait is served in a soup or covered with a batter and fried, the daily catch is good poached in a pan, the mussels can be grated, served with a sauce, stuffed, marinated or even eaten raw with pepper and lemon juice on top.
A place of honour goes to the "poor fish”, but with rich and nutrient elements that is the anchovy.
In Monterosso it is a must: ask for an anchovy pie, or put the anchovies on top of
Ogni giorno la tua spesa di qualità. Scopri i nostri prodotti a Marchio Conad, Prodotti Tipici Regionali e del Territorio. Vasto assortimento ortofrutta e prodotti freschi. In estate orario continuato.
Every day your quality shopping. Discover our brand products and typical Regional products and products of the territory. Great variety of vegetables, fruit and fresh products. In summer open all day, non stop.
Persone
focaccia, olive oil, or ask for Cappunadda with olives and capers ... Salted anchovies are also put in glass jars, called "arbanelle", and are well known throughout Liguria. The preparation of dried cod with chard, or with polenta and tomato sauce, in Val di Vara, reminds us of the stereotypes of a culinary art which is worth tasting. As concerns wine-delicatessen, the typical products of the Cinque Terre are Sciacchetrà wine, Passito DOC with its amber yellow colour, it is a sweet wine with a delicate scent, Cinque Terre DOC, Vermentino and a local type of Limoncino.
There are many really good dessert recipes, we suggest castagnaccio with pine seeds and raisins, or Spongata from Sarzana with candied fruits, Canestrelli a shortcrust pastry with icing sugar on top, or the timeless round shaped Genoese Pandolce, with pine seeds, raisins, candied oranges and fennel. There is an extraordinary variety of typical local products, among which the unique extra vergin olive oil, the wines, pesto sauces and grappa produced locally, they can be purchased in the small family-run shops or from Cantina delle Cinque Terre, located in Groppo di Riomaggiore, this is a farmer cooperative that has been promoting the products of its land as well as new methods of wine making.
According to documents dated year 1000, the first settlements were near Punta Mesco, however there is evidence of an inhabited area, around the ninth century, near the mouth of the Buranco stream, these people were the survivors of the village of Albareto, which was destroyed by the Longobard King Rotari. During the following centuries towers were built along the coast to prevent Saracen raids. Some of these towers still exhist, this makes the place look like other villages of the east coast.
The first official document that refers to the built up area of Monterosso, dates back to 1056, when the village was ruled by the Obertenghi family, an ancient feudal family of Lombard origins, descendants of Oberto I. The family expanded its territories in 614 from Bobbio, including a vast area of Lombardia, part of Liguria, Tuscany, Lunigiana, Garfagnana and Cinque Terre. The remains of the castle and the ancient cemetery overlooking the bay of the country, testify this passage. The oldest part
• Palazzo Comunale
• Dettaglio di Piazza Garibaldi
of Monterosso was situated below the castle, in the valley of the stream, only later the village developed on the other side.
Towards the middle of 1200, after heated disputes between the Maritime Republic of Pisa and Genoa, Monterosso was first occupied by the inhabitants of Pisa in 1241, then it passed under the Genoese dominion in 1254, which consolidated its power on the Ligurian Sea; the castle was fortified; Monterosso was elected Podesteria within the Captaincy of Levanto. It was under the Genoese domination
that Monterosso had a remarkable agricultural development, intensifying the cultivation of wheat and increasing the vineyards on the hills leading to the sea, the olive groves and lemon trees, a valley protected by stone walls along the characteristic terraces (the so-called "fasce") near the coast. Also the maritime activity increased and in 1600, Monterosso started a new economy based on fishing with the help of its own tuna fishing nets. It was in that period that the picturesque hermitage of San Antonio al Mesco, located in the woods
• Complesso conventuale dei Frati Cappuccini
of the homonymous cliff, was completed. Under the French domination of Napoleon Bonaparte, Monterosso became part of the Department of Vara, as county seat of the Ligurian Republic, but in 1798, with the new French laws, the area was enclosed in the administrative centre of Levanto, the Jurisdiction of Mesco. It was part of the First French Empire from 13 June 1805 to 1814, the village was included in the Department of the Apennines. In 1863
its name changed to " Monterosso al Mare". Its castle is the proof of a glorious past, with its long walls that include three round shaped towers, the Aurora tower overlooking the sea and a medieval tower situated in the centre of the village, in front of the parish church of San Giovanni Battista. The oldest part of the village was protected by its fortifications, while the area set on the plane developped to the east up to Punta Corona and to the west up to the cliff of the Aurora tower.
In the early 1960s, after the last traces of the Second World War, the European and foreign bourgeoisie, gathered in the characteristic bay of Monterosso, as they had done before
• Batteria II Guerra Mondiale
• Torre Aurora
in the nineteenth century. It was a real tourist attraction thanks to its beaches, clear waters and a mild climate, and the approval of poets and writers, all this made Monterosso the capital of the Cinque Terre. From 1973 to 2008 Monterosso was part of the Comunità Montana della Riviera Spezzina, which was abolished by the Regional Law nº 24, 4 July 2008. Nowadays the largest of the villages is a local touristic centre of the East coast, with the beautiful church of San Giovanni Battista, built in Ligurian Gothic style, its public gardens overlooking the rugged landscape of "Costa dei Santuari”, which includes Santuario di Soviore in the area of Albereto and the sunny strands in Fegina; the village stands out for conviviality and unique landscapes, the lemon groves on the hills and the boats pulled into shore at sunset.
• Eremo di Sant'Antonio del Mesco
• Chiesa di San Francesco
• Spiaggia di Fegina
• Statua di San Francesco
Thechurch of San Giovanni Battista is the symbol of the religiosity of the East and seat of the Diocese of La Spezia-Sarzana–Brugnato; it was built between 1244 and 1300 and is a fine example of Ligurian Gothic style. The classic facade with white and dark green serpentine marble stripes, with a slightly splayed pointed portal, the central fretworked rose window is made of white marble and is attributed to Matteo and Pietro
da Campiglio, underneath there is a frescoed lunette depicting the Baptism of Christ. It has a basilica plan with three naves, its embattled bell tower is an ancient rectangular medieval watchtower made of green stone, it was increased in height in the fifteenth century.
Of even greater historical interest is perhaps the sancturaty of Nostra Signora di Soviore, located above Monterosso at 464 metres above the sea level, among woods and terraced fields. It is the oldest sanctuary in Liguria of Marian dictates and is included in the circuit of Sancturaries of the Cinque Terre.
• Darsena traghetti e Torre Aurora
According to historical sources, this place was in the past the refuge of the inhabitants of the lost village of Albareto. The actual building, with a single nave, is the result of many renovations, however its Romanesque origins, the Gothic works and the eighteenth-century additions, still stand out, there is a masterfully restored guesthouse and a new Congress Centre. In the sanctuarythere is a wooden statue of the Pietà, attributed to the fifteenth century Nordic School; inside there are also preserved votive offerings mainly marine ex voto. On sunny days there is a fantastic view from the square from the promontory of Portofino up the Tuscan Archipelago and a front view of Corsica. From the places of worship to those of beauty, at the end of
• Statua del Gigante
Fegina beach, where there is the Giant, a concrete and iron sculpture made by Arrigo Minerbi and engineer Francesco Levancher. The statue was built thanks to the desire of a wealthy couple from Monterosso who returned home, after spending years in Argentina. It is 14 metres high and depicts the god Neptune, it decorates the splendid Villa Pastine together with a large shell-shaped terrace, it was however bombed as well as the building, during the Second World War. In 1966 a heavy sea storm ruined the statue even more, however today it is still distinguishable, instead just a tower remains of villa Pastine. Overlooking the sea, the castle of Monteros-
• Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
• Vista del Paese Vecchio
so rises on a ledge that separates the old housing cluster from the distant Fegina. Of Obertenga origin, the Genoese took care of building new fortifications. What's left today are only parts of the walls with some battlements, three round towers and a square corner tower on the western side, including a guard tower in the old village, the exhisting bell tower of St. Giovanni Battista and another tower, that is located on rocks called "Torre Aurora", built to guard the town.
The "high promenade" which goes from Monterosso Station leads to the village and passes right near this tower, this place is not open to visitors, it offers a beautiful panoramic view. Located on a promontory that overlooks the bay, it can be reached through the narrow streets of the historic centre, along a long row of houses and steps, you cannot miss the last and perhaps the most fascinating place of worship. It's the convent of Monterosso, dated XVII century, it belongs to the Order of Capuchin Friars Minor of the Province of Genoa, inside the seventeenth-century church dedicated to San Francesco, with
• Oratorio Mortis et Orationis
altar and a wooden choir, inside you can admire a painting attributed to the painter Van Dyck.
We will leave it for last as it is a habit at sunset, for the pious visitors to meet here in front of the lovely statue of St. Francesco d'Assisi caressing an animal and looking at the sea, it is located in the square in front. It is not a surprise that both church and convent were voted as “places of the heart”, in 2014 by FAI (The Italian Environment Fund).
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Località Soviore, 2 Monterosso al Mare (SP) (Strada Statale per Levanto) Tel. +39 0187.817385 Mob. +39 334.8815822
info@soviore.it
CITR: 011019-CAF-0001
La struttura, attigua all’antico e famoso “Santuario di Soviore”, immersa nel Parco delle 5 Terre a 466 m. di altezza, su un percorso di Trekking, sovrasta Monterosso e offre una genuina e gustosa cucina di terra e di mare con menù tipici. Oltre 30 camere con circa 100 posti letto (ideale per gruppi e comitive), colazione inclusa e/o servizio di 1/2 pensione o pensione completa per dare modo ai suoi ospiti di trascorrere il loro tempo libero nella natura, lontano dalla confusione, all’insegna della “Buona Tavola”.
The structure is next to the ancient and famous "Santuario di Soviore" surrounded by the 5 Terre Park, at 466 metres high,along a trekking path above Monterosso. It offers a genuine and tasty cuisine with meat ad fish dishes and typical menus. It has more than 30 rooms, and sleeps about 100 people (it is ideal for groups), breakfast is included, half board or full board, to let its guests spend their free time in nature, far from the noise and dedicating yourself to to good food.
Santuario di Nostra Signora di Soviore
• Piazza Garibaldi
• Torre dell'Orologio
A ccomModation, tourism and events
Theresidential area of Fegina, is located on the south west of the old village, beyond Aurora Tower located on the hill of Capuccini, owes its fortune to the large and highly enjoyable beach. At the end of the maritime promenade, past the castle we will find it in front of us, our feet will sink in the sand and pebbles.
Shops and modern facilities are at hand, there is the possibility of renting sun loungers and beach umbrellas. In Fegina, you can lay down on the many large rocks placed just under Aurora tower, or you can go through the tunnel that
Since 1982 we have been producing pottery in the Cinque Terre, using clay and colours created by us. You can buy a unique and original souvenir of the Cinque terre, completely handmade in two shops in Monterosso:
Via Roma, 9 Via V. Emanuele, 27 and live an authentic experience of the working process, in our workshop, side by side to us artists, trying two artisan techniques that mix art and nature.
potteryexperiencemonterosso@gmail.com
Dal 1982 produciamo nelle Cinque Terre ceramiche con argille e colori di nostra formulazione. Potrete acquistare un ricordo unico ed originale delle Cinque Terre completamente realizzato a mano in due punti vendita a Monterosso:
Via Roma, 9 Via V. Emanuele, 27 e vivere un’esperienza autentica nel nostro laboratorio per toccare con mano il processo di lavorazione, e fianco a fianco con noi artisti mettere in pratica due tecniche artigianali che fondono arte e natura.
您可以在兩家商店購買完全手工製作的獨 特五漁村紀念品： 羅馬大街（Via Roma），9號 艾瑪努埃勒大街（Via V. Emanuele），27號 並在我們的實驗室中體驗到真實的經驗，可以直 接接觸製造的過程，並與我們的藝術家並肩實踐 以融合藝術與自然的兩種手工藝。
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will take you to the old part of the village. Beyond the promontory, there is the second beach of Monterosso, which is also very beautiful, it is placed between the marina and the train viaduct.
In the old part of the village you can feel the classic atmosphere of a Ligurian village, among slate porticos, alleys and multilevel gypsy houses, it is ideal both for shopping or for tasting good fried fish in one of the many restaurants of the historic centre, or you can take a picture of the count-
less glimpses of the carrugi that will surprise you. In the afternoon you can walk along the itineraries that were dear to the acclaimed Nobel Prize Eugenio Montale, you can identify yourself in the precious verses that he has left us. We can start from Piazza Garibaldi then go to the cemetery of the Capuchin friars, and sunbathe along the ups and downs of agaves and pine groves of the Burranco valley, till we get to the old house of the poet Villa Montale, which is in front of Punta Mesco, at present the house is a pri-
• Vista di Torre Aurora dal sentiero per il Convento dei Frati Cappuccini
It was inaugurated in 2017 by Elia Bellingeri, the restaurant, cocktail bar Torre Aurora boasts a breathtaking location, unique in the world. Fantastic views can be admired from its terraces, overlooking the Gulf of the Cinque Terre. Extraordinary emotions await suspended between history and the contemporary world, for the joy of your eyes and your palate. The kitchen and the cocktail bar are open all day long.
Inaugurato nel 2017 da Elia Bellingeri, il Ristorante cocktail bar Torre Aurora vanta una location mozzafiato unica al mondo. Fantastici panorami si possono ammirare dalle sue terrazze dominanti il golfo delle Cinque Terre. Qui straordinarie emozioni vi attendono tra storia e contemporaneità, tra la gioia degli occhi e quella del palato. Cucina e Cocktail Bar aperti tutto il giorno.
During the Easter period that goes from March to April, the Cinque Terre welcome you with a roundup of festivals, fairs and flea markets. In Manarola the characteristic Procession on Good Friday, with a performance of the Passion and
Resurrection of Christ, it takes place on the Hill of Crosses.
Among the events that take place in Monterosso we must point out the Festival of Lemons, on the third Saturday in May, with all types of stands, dishes and products made vate home.
from lemon, Limoncino, lemon cream, finishing with jam and lemon cake, and the awarding of the most beautiful lemon window display, live music and prize giving. On the third Saturday in June there is the Fried Anchovy's
Per il nostro gelato scegliamo solo prodotti di alta qualità come: il pistacchio di Bronte, nocciola IGP Piemonte, cioccolato domori, yogurt naturale e frutta fresca, Limoni di Monterosso non trattati. Amiamo quello che facciamo e cerchiamo di trasmettere al cliente la nostra passione e dedizione attraverso il nostro lavoro.
We choose high quality products for our icecreams, pistachio from Bronte, IGP hazelnuts from Piedmont, Domori chocolate, natural yoghurt and fresh fruit, untreated lemons from Monterosso. We love what we do, and we try to pass on our passion and devotion through our job.
Via Roma, 17 - Piazza Colombo, 7 Monterosso al Mare (SP) Tel. +39 320.1459913
• Presepe nella Chiesa di S. Giovanni Battista
Festival, the scent coming from the kitchens, fills the air from the early morning. If this is not enough, come back here on the third Saturday in September for the Salted Anchovy and Olive Oil Festival, during which you will be able to taste the specialities dedicated to anchovies but also to local fishermen.
On 7 June, Corpus Christi day, appealing decorations adorn the “caruggi” where the procession takes place; on 23 and 24 June there is the celebration of the
• Spiaggia e vicolo del Paese Vecchio
Patron Saint St. John the Baptist, with bonfires and a procession, as well as a picturesque show of floating candles in the sea, then on the last evening there is the " Night of the past ", it takes place in August, with a historical representation in medieval costumes, of the transition of Monterosso from the domination of Pisa to that of Genoa. On 15th August there is the Feast of the “Assunta al Santaurio di Soviore”, followed by a procession and fireworks on the sea.
della marina STELL ALBERGO
Piccolo hotel tre stelle all’interno di un palazzo del ‘700, con 10 accoglienti camere ben arredate e dotate di servizi privati. Offre ai suoi clienti il piacere di soggiornare nel cuore del centro storico di Monterosso a soli pochi passi dalla spiaggia e dalla piazza principale. A tetto c’è una terrazza-solarium dove gustare la colazione godendo di una impareggiabile vista mare.
Three stars hotel inside a 18th Century palace, with 10 comfortable rooms with private bathroom. The hotel is located on a typical and quiet street in the old town of Monterosso at only few steps from the beach and from the town’s main square. It has a large rooftop balcony where our guests have breakfast enjoying an incomparable sea view.
Petit hotel à trois étoiles situé dans un palais du 18ème siècle. Dix chambres agrèables, bien meublées et équipées avec services privés. L’Hotel offre aux ses clients le plaisir de séjourner au milieu du centre historique de Monterosso, très près de la plage et de la place principale. Il y a un solarium, où on peut goûter le petit-déjeuner en profitant d’une incomparable vue sur la mer.
Via XX Settembre, 11 - Monterosso al Mare (SP) Tel. +39 0187.802669 • info@stelladellamarina.com www.stelladellamarina.com CITR: 011019-ALB-0007
Everything about nature and environment within several kilometres is controlled by the Marine Protected Area of the Cinque Ter-
• Vigneti a Monterosso al Mare
re National Park. The Marine Protected Area was established on 12 December 1997, the National Park two years after in 1999. The area includes Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Monterosso, a small portion of Levanto and the village of Campiglia- Tramonti, in La Spezia. The marine area goes from Punta Mesco on the west,
Enoteca Internazionale
è il più antico negozio, per la degustazione del vino delle Cinque Terre nel centro storico di Monterosso, dove potrete assaggiare acciughe salate, bruschette, salumi e formaggi.
Enoteca
Internazionale
is the oldest shop, for wine tasting the local Cinque Terre wine, located in the historic centre of Monterosso, here you can also taste salted anchovies, bruschette, salami and cheeses.
to Punta di Montenero to the east, it is divided into three different protected areas (A, B and C).
The protected areas preserve and offer a unique variety of species, they also monitor and study how to protect the marine and coastal biodiversity, focusing on sustainable development of the natural environment and not only that: in fact, the National Park of the Cinque
• Vista della baia di Monterosso dal sentiero per Levanto • Vigneti a Monterosso al Mare
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Terre protects the area and provides, among other things, the preservation of the dry stone walls of the terraces.
The National Park and the Marine Protected Area are both part of the Cetacean Sanctuary, a portion of sea which includes Corsica, the Ligurian sea and the Provencal area, it is also known as Pelagos Project, it follows the movements of dolphins, whales and sperm whales resident in the Mediterranean.
The five villages, including Monterosso, are built along a mountain chain that runs parallel to the sea, the highest area is at 800 metres, it is the perfect setting for a typical
• Vista della costa delle Cinque Terre
Sentiero Azzurro
Mediterranean vegetation.
Maritime pines, Aleppo pines, cork oaks, holm oaks and chestnut trees among rocky landscapes and sunny clearings, wild fennel can be found along the foot paths as well as thyme, helichrysum, spurge and broom, the colourful strawberry tree
almost near the waves that touch the cliffs. There are some local species of great scientific interest such as Santolina ligustica, Centaurea lunensis and Centaurea aplolepa. The environment is favourable to species such as the dormouse and the weasel, there are rumors about
• Baia del Paese Vecchio
the return of a big predator, the wolf.
The abundance of resources attracts the lords of the sky such as buzzards and peregrine falcons. In summer pay attention to the families of wild boars, when you go along untrodded paths and to the nests of vipers in arid areas.
The coast has many bays and coves, but few beaches are free of charge, Fegina is an exception, it is equipped with a variety of tourist facilities, the shore has sandy and gravel stretches, with rocks in Mapassu and Quarto. The sea bottom species are not
• Roca du Ma Pasu
• Vigneti Buranco
BOAT EXPERIENCE
L ’itinerario della serata include un aperitivo e scattare foto uniche. Incontro alle ore 17.00 al pontile di imbarco a Monterosso ed inizio del tour in barca con navigazione lungo la costa del Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre. ll tour termina con rientro a Monterosso intorno alle 19:30. E' possibile sostare per un bagno indimenticabile. La prenotazione è obbligatoria, da effettuare tramite mail o telefonata.
The evening itinerary includes an aperitif and taking unique photos. Meet us at 5.00 p.m. at the boarding pier in Monterosso and start the tour navigating along the coast of the Cinque Terre National Park. The tour ends in Monterosso around 7:30 p.m. It is possible to stop for an unforgettable dive. Reservation required by e-mail or phone.
WINE & FOOD TREKKING
L a nuova esperienza prevede di svolgere l’attività di WINE TREKKING, la passeggiata tra i vigneti, portando con voi un cesto da picnic, potrete scegliere tra diverse tipologie di panini gourmet anche per vegetarini e vegani, assieme ad una bottiglia di vino a vostra scelta ed un frutto. Il percorso di Wine Trekking è guidato da una APP e comprende una visita della cantina, la prenotazione è obbligatoria, da effettuare in tenuta oppure, tramite mail o telefonata. Per la natura del percorso si consiglia l’uso di scarpe da trekking o simili.
The new experience plans to carry out the activity of WINE TREKKING, walking through the vineyards, bringing a picnic basket with you, you can choose between different types of gourmet sandwiches also for vegetarians and vegans, together with a bottle of wine of your choice and fruit. The Wine Trekking route is guided by an APP and includes a visit to the winery, reservation is required, and can be done at the property or by e-mail or phone. Due to the nature of the route we recommend the use of trekking shoes or other sensible shoes.
• Scogliera a Monterosso
common in the rest of the Mediterranean sea, gorgonie and Posidonie meadows, thanks to the diving centres of the Ligurian Riviera you will be able to explore them.
There are info points in the small villages of the National Park that provide information about the trails and hiking routes, there is also the possibility of buying souvenirs and local products.
Sitthe noon out, pale and lost in thought beside a blazing garden wall, hear, among the thorns and brambles, snakes rustle, blackbirds catcall! "
This is how Montale wrote and how it still is throughout the Cinque Terre, they have remained unchanged by the passage of time. From Lunigiana with its hills and churches, the misty woods and streams that ripple among the oaks, going along the sandy bays of Lerici and San Terenzo, reaching the shopping area of La Spezia, with its museums and the historic "
• Vista delle Cinque Terre
centre in Corso Cavour and Piazza Garibaldi, unmissable the very modern Mirabello Port. Almost silently, from the bends of Via Aurelia we reach the world of the five small villages overlooking the sea, that have survived like shipwrecked victims, than-
ks to a perfect isolation strongly encouraged in order to maintain unchanged the features of its historical beauties, above all lucky for its unique landscape, they lend a hand to the "Baie del Levante" and to the jewels of Santa Margherita and Portofino, the
Riviera with the western villages located at a stone's throw from the French Riviera, where the sun kisses common views, and a little bit further from the spurs of the mountains, which separate Piedmont and Tuscany tight around the fertile Ligurian half moon.
• Spiaggia del Colombo a San Terenzo di Lerici e vista arcipelago Golfo dei Poeti
ristorante - wellness center
L'hotel dispone di piscina esterna non riscaldata con zona idromassaggio, centro benessere SPA con sauna, bagno turco e percorso docce emozionali.
Il ristorante offre ottimi piatti di cucina locale e nazionale con menù alla carta.
The hotel has a non heated outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi area, a wellness centre with sauna, Turkish bath and emotional showers. The restaurant offers excellent local and national cuisine dishes à la carte menu.
L'hôtel, avec une piscine extérieure non chauffée et zone d'hydromassage, un centre de bien-être SPA avec sauna, bain turc et douches émotionnelles, propose aussi un restaurant et une excellente cuisine locale et nationale avec un menu à la carte.
Via Corone 1
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CINQUE TERRE
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IPncastonato nella scogliera a strapiombo sul mare, nel Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre, l'Hotel PORTO ROCA accoglie i suoi ospiti con una stupenda vista mozzafiato regalando la sensazione di essere in navigazione pur trovandosi a pochi passi dal centro storico di Monterosso. Tuffarsi nell'esclusiva piscina panoramica a sfioro, circondata dalla natura lussureggiante e dai vigneti, è come immergersi in un paradiso di incomparabile bellezza. Il suo ristorante, LA TERRAZZA DEL PORTO ROCA, prospiciente il porticciolo dei battelli turistici, propone una cucina di piatti regionali accompagnati da vini selezionati. Cornice ideale per una serata indimenticabile.
Nestled in the cliffs overlooking the sea, inside the National Park of the Cinque Terre, the Hotel PORTO ROCA welcomes its guests with a wonderful breathtaking view, you will feel as if you are sailing, despite being a stone's throw from the historic centre of Monterosso.
Diving into the exclusive infinity swimming pool, surrounded by lush vegetation and vineyards, losing yourself in this paradise of incomparable beauty.
The restaurant LA TERRAZZA DEL POR-
TO ROCA overlooking the marina with tourist boats, offers a range of regional cuisine, accompanied by selected wines. An ideal place for an unforgettable evening!
