What to do above the Monterosso old town
• Church of St. Francis (1623) and the Capuchin convent
• Cemetery built into the ruins of 11th century castle
• Statue of St. Francis
What to do in the Monterosso old town
• Church of St. John the Baptist (1307)
• Wander the narrow maze of streets and admire the unique doors, steep steps, and pastel-coloured houses
• Take a stroll on the pier and along the beach
• Take the boat to Cinque Terre/Portovenere or Portofino
• Hike to Vernazza or Soviore
• Shop!
• Outdoor market (fruits/vegetables, cheese, clothing & general items) - Thursdays until 1pm in the old town
What to do in Monterosso new town (Fegina)
• Catch the train
• Stroll the lungomare (seafront promenade)
• Rent a sunbed/umbrella at the beach or find a free spot on the sand to lay your beach towel
• Take a dip in the blue waters of the Ligurian Sea
• Rent a kayak, paddle boat, or longboard
• Watch the sun set behind Punta Mesco
• Statue of Neptune (known as 'The Giant' or 'Il Gigante')
• Hike to Punta Mesco or Levanto
Where & what to eat
• Many restaurants, from pizzerias to family style to fancy
• Many bars, for morning coffee or evening cocktails
• Pesto (basil, garlic, pinenuts, pecorino cheese, olive oil, salt)
• Gelato (try Monterosso lemons!)
• Cinque Terre wines including sciacchetrà (sweet wine)
• Monterosso Anchovies (Acciughe) – salted, marinated (lemon), fried (whole), and stuffed (with vegetables & bread, then fried)
• Fresh local seafood (frutti di mare)
• Homemade pasta noodles ('fatta in casa')
• Fresh focaccia, farinata (fried bread snack made of chickpeas), or pastries from one of the local bakeries (focacceria o pasticceria)
What to buy
• Handmade local pottery, ceramics, and jewelry
• Cinque Terre wines including sciacchetrà (sweet wine)
• Pesto (in jars to bring home)
• Dried pasta noodles, especially trofie
• Other locally grown/made products such as limoncino, olive oil, and salsa for bruschetta, such as with anchovies or olives
