Monterosso al Mare is the largest town in the Cinque Terre, with a wide beach whose first historical signs date back to 1200. The town is divided in two by a peninsula with a tunnel of about a hundred meters; on one side is the residential area of Fegina, and on the other is the old port, where the historic center is.
In the area of Fegina, where you will find the train station, there are many residential tourist structures, a long beach, and an original 14-meter-high statue, Il Gigante, depicting the god Neptune.
Initially, the sculpted man leaning against the rock supported a considerable shell that served as a terrace overlooking the homonymous beach of Neptune. Unfortunately, during the bombings of the Second World War, the statue was damaged, and the balcony collapsed and was never restored.
From here begins a somewhat tiring path with a beautiful view that, in about an hour's walk, leads to Punta Mesco and then eventually with another hour and a half to Levanto.
The old port area is full of "caruggi," typical narrow alleys of Liguria, where you can find wine bars, restaurants, focaccia, and ice cream parlors.
Also, to reach Monterosso, I recommend using the train. You must exit at the A12-Carrodano toll booth by car, go to Levanto, and continue to the Cinque Terre.
Monterosso is the only village in the Cinque Terre to have a natural beach available where you can swim and lie down for a few hours of relaxation, ideal after spending an intense day of walking to visit and discover these fantastic unique places in the world. The last of the five lands starting from the south, or the first starting from the north, is of little importance because they are all five to see at least once in a lifetime.
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