Upcoming events in the Cinque Terre
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Get off the beaten track (and on an e-bike) in the Cinque Terre
In the tiny village of Volastra in the Cinque Terre, a local twenty-year-old budding entrepreneur has a burning desire to unite two of the things that he loves most: cycling and a passion for his homeland. Luca Capellini’s new business, Italy Bike Resort, offers visitors the chance to get off the beaten path and high above the crowds on brand new, state-of-the-art e-bikes. Continue reading Get off the beaten track (and on an e-bike) in the Cinque Terre
Riomaggiore’s castle debuts as a relaxation & wellness hub
As pirates are a non-issue these days, Riomaggiore’s castle now offers a different kind of refuge for both villagers and visitors alike: a wellness hub with holistic massages, Reiki sessions, yoga classes and wine tastings. Sound divine? It is. Continue reading Riomaggiore’s castle debuts as a relaxation & wellness hub
Cinque Terre guided tours & excursions: June 2019
The June calendar for the Cinque Terre Walking Park has been released! See below for all the details: As you look at the schedule, be sure to keep in mind the color coding for each date: YELLOW = trekking (hiking) tour, appropriate footwear is required (either hiking shoes/boots or athletic trainers with decent tread) GREEN = trekking … Continue reading Cinque Terre guided tours & excursions: June 2019
Monterosso’s Lemon Festival will be held June 1st
Because of an extraordinarily wet and chilly May, Monterosso’s Festa del Limone was postponed and has been rescheduled for June 1, 2019. The Lemon Festival in Monterosso is a well-loved festival in the Cinque Terre. Shops create lemon-themed storefronts (they are vying for the title of the most beautiful window display) and locals bake their … Continue reading Monterosso’s Lemon Festival will be held June 1st
What I learned after spending the day with Rick Steves in the Cinque Terre
Observations from American expat-cum-Cinque Terre local, Amy Inman, regarding her day spent with travel guru Rick Steves Continue reading What I learned after spending the day with Rick Steves in the Cinque Terre
Why smart travelers book direct, and so should you
We are in an age of instant gratification, where people want answers fast. Actually, faster than fast, they want them instantaneously with the click of a button (or tap of a touchscreen). Hence the success of the huge online travel agencies (or OTAs) like Booking(.com), AirBnB and Expedia, just to name a few. These OTAs … Continue reading Why smart travelers book direct, and so should you
