Levanto is a Medieval village that rise above a picturesque bay. It is surrounded by villas, vineyard, olive and pine trees that cover the hills that fall down to the sea.
It is just five minutes by train from the first of the Cinque Terre villages (Monterosso al mare).
Its temperate climate and its characteristic position on the coast make Levanto one of the most visited village of the Italian Riviera both for seaside holidays and for its pure nature and its fine proofs of a monumental and historical past.
The historical Centre, total traffic free zone, is the perfect place to satisfy your passion for history and your shopping desire with its typical little shops and it several craft and antiques markets that take place all year long.
Levanto is an excellent place to start your visit at the Cinque Terre National Park. Trains and ferries connections are frequent during the day, moreover it is possible to walk directly to Monterosso al Mare through the famous “Punta Mesco” trail.
Levanto is also the starting point of a pedestrian and bike trail that connects the seaside promenade with the close villages of Bonassola and Framura. This is an ideal route for those who love jogging or bike and for those you wish to stroll quietly enjoying the waves crashing into rocks.