Cinque Terre, Italy - vacation apartments and a B and B in Monterosso, Italy

Perfectly situated in the beautiful Cinque Terre, Italy, these are vacation apartments and a B and B in Monterosso, Italy.

Monterosso al Mare, located in the Cinque Terre Natural Park, is the westernmost of the Cinque Terre and is reached by walking along the most difficult part of the "Sentiero Azzurro" footpath. This ancient sea village is situated on the eastern side of the Ligurian Riviera, between the tip of the Punta Mesco and the island of Tinetto.

Its name comes from the Latin word "Rubra" referring to the reddish colour of the mountains at the sunset. Other accounts have it coming from "Rufus", the name of the red-haired lord of the castle. It is the best-equipped village for tourists in the whole of the Cinque Terre. The hotels offer warm and friendly hospitality and the restaurants provide dishes typical of the Ligurian coast, as well as the famous wine of the Cinque Terre, whose praises where sung by Petrach.

The village is protected by hills covered with vineyards and olive groves and is surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation. Its beautiful beaches, steep rugged cliffs and crystal-clear waters, make this one of the most charming resorts on the eastern Ligurian Riviera. The medieval tower, Aurora, located on the hills of the Cappuccini, separates the ancient part of the village from the more modern part. In the church of Saint Francis, works of great importance such as the Crucifixion, believed by many to have been painted by Van Dyck, are preserved.

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The centre of the village is very old and interesting: ancient "carruggi" (alleyways) and buildings will leave you with an unforgettable memory of this village facing the sea. The many shops and wine stores provide typical souvenirs and the sciacchetrà dessert wine. At the top of the village there are the Convento dei Cappuccini and the castle, from which visitors can take in the incredible landscape. The new part of the village is extended on a long promenade ending at the feet of the great statue of a giant representing Neptune.

La Via dell'Amore (The Love Road) is a part of the path atop the cliffs and overlooking the sea, connecting the villages of Riomaggiore and Monterosso. This is a justly world-famous walk, affording stunning beauty and romance.

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