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Between Portovenere and Levanto, along a 15 kms area, lies the enchanting scenery of the Cinque Terre.
The sound of the sea waves dashing against the rocks and the intense perfumes of myrtle, oleanders, lemons, pines and Mediterranean maquis make this area one of the most suggestive of Italy.
The 5 villages hold art treasures and offer a natural and tasty cuisine and famous wines.
In 1999 this 4,200 hectares territory, inhabited by five thousand people, has been included in the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre (National Park of the Cinque Terre).

Come here by train and walk up and down the footpaths along the dry walls, and enjoy the enchanting panoramas over the blue sea. The paths of the Cinque Terre and of Liguria's Eastern Riviera - about twenty - represent for nature lovers an interesting way to know and appreciate this territory (estimated time required: 3 hours, altitude 314 m). Start from the medieval Loggia del Comune and follow the ancient walls. After crossing a small bridge, go uphill to Punta Mesco. Just beyond the restaurant "La Giada" turn right into a pathway and through vineyards and olive-groves go up to the Mesco headland.

From the top you will have an enchanting view of the Cinque Terre. Take the steep path nearby the ruins of the Oratorio di Sant'Antonio and walk downhill to Monterosso.
The Village is situated in a protected area (15 hectares rich in trees and flowers typical of the Mediterranean regions) close to the National Park of the Cinque Terre.
The microclimatic features are due to the favourable position facing south and protected from the North winds. Medium temperatures, in fact, during the coldest months seldom fall below 10° and weather is dry and sunny for most of the year and windy in Summer.
Rains, sometimes violent, sharpen Underwood's perfumes, while in Winter citrus fruits grow ripe and roses come out with no risk of frosts.

Tourists, who nowadays are more and more desirous to find unspoilt places, find here the ideal place for a stay in all seasons. There, they can go through old tracks and discover landscapes, scents and natural flavours.
The village is situated in a bay facing the sea of the Cinque Terre with three beautiful gulfs, between Punta del Carlino and Punta Gone. The wild and charming landscape presents geologic characteristics and remarkable rocky beds.
It offers the possibility to enjoy a sea holiday far from noise and crowds, in a bay with crystal-clear water, surrounded by gillyflowers and fennel.
In the small coves among the rocks it is nice to swim into the depths, characterized by rare species and meadows of Posidonia, or sunbathe under the gazebo. For children there is a special swimming pool near the sea.
Walking through the shaded footpaths of the Village, from the belvedere the orchard, from the restaurant down to the sea, one feels part of a protected natural landscape.
Most of the plants are autochthonous, but all have features that help to understand the environment.

They grow in a particularly mild climate in Winter, but an unfavourable one in Summer, when heat and dry weather concur to create difficult conditions. Evergreens predominate, both in the forest vegetation as well as in the characteristic Mediterranean maquis.
They can be found on the rocks close to the sea or in the underbrush of the pinewoods.
This delicate environment can be damaged by human actions: fire is the recurrent element which opposes vegetation's development and growth.
The natural habitat offers many pleasant sensations and this is why it is so important to respect and preserve it.

For those who want to know this territory, the village often organizes botanical excursions, while fauna route helps adults and children spot mammals, birds and fish
Sport and swimming-pool - the village is a self-sufficient settlement, where you can spend your time with no hurry or constraint.
For sports and relaxing there is a rich choice: indoor gym, 2 tennis courts, football and volley-ball fields, bowling, minigolf, table tennis, training.
All these activities can be performed all year round.
The swimming-pool (25x10 metres), situated among pine-trees and oleanders, is open from June to September:

sun-beds whirl bath and aqua gym courses are available during the Summer.
Bar and restaurant - It is possible to choose among a quick menu (for the youngest guests there is also a children menu), takeaway or a special menu Gourmet (à la carte), for a candle-light dinner at sunset at the new restaurant surrounded on three sides by a two-level terrace, 350 sq. m large, situated on the extreme cliff of a promontory overhanging the sea.
You can enjoy from it breathtaking beautiful landscapes on the Sea Park of Punta Mesco.

It is nice to sit down at a table of the spacious and comfortable dining-room in the evening, and taste the local and Mediterranean specialties, as well as the best international dishes.
Later, let's enjoy music at the contiguous bar, where you can meet friends for a coffee or a drink.
The small bar next to the playground is, in Summer, the meeting-place for children and young, who can take part there in the evening activities - always discreet - with the animators.

Also the feasts, the concerts and the open-air entertainments are a good opportunity to visit surroundings at nightfall.

Minimarket - If you feel like cooking at home, you can find provisions at the minimarket: fresh milk, Ligurian focaccia, vegetables and cheese, all of local production.

Private route and parking - The private route, that from the entrance gate slopes down to the sea, offers beautiful views, but numerous are the footpaths taking to enchanting corners.
You can leave your car in a secure parking area and get anywhere on foot. This is good for adults, but mostly for children, who will be able to move around in complete safety

ACCOMMODATION
Type A, sleeps 2 + 1 - (25 sq.m) 7 houses located in the upper side of the Village. They face westwards on mimosas wood - a large, shady and flat area - and eastwards on the Gulf of Levanto.

Underbungalows (30 sq.m): they are situated in the centre of the Village, at the lower floor of two-level houses. From the large terrace glances range from the coast to the sea.

Type B, sleeps 2 + 2 - located around the play area and along the route to the sea. Most of them are one family-houses (40 sq.m) which offer privacy and comfort. There are also 4 apartments (35 sq.m each) in a building located in the lower side of the Village - the closest to the sea. They share a patio, while terraces overlook the sea. Guests have at their disposal a large solarium on the roof.

Type C, sleeps 4 + 2 - (50 sq.m): situated in the centre of the Village, they are mostly one family-houses, some with a fireplace. The two bedrooms, the spacious living-room and the terrace make them very comfortable.

Type D, sleeps 6 + 2 - (60 sq.m) located on the left side of the route, beyond tennis-courts. They have three bedrooms, a fireplace and a wide terrace. The ideal house for groups.

DISTANCES
Genova, 65 kms. An important Mediterranean port as well as a rich artistic city, with historical buildings, gardens and parks. After a phase of decline, the medieval centre - one of the largest in Europe - is now being restored. The art shows of Palazzo Ducale, the Aquarium, the Children Town by the old port, and important exhibitions such as "Euroflora" have created new outlets for tourism.
Portofino, 40 kms. The houses on the seafront and the small port - one of the favourite landing places of the international jet set - are the starting-point of a series of narrow streets through the old village. Behind, among the hill's pinetrees and holm oaks, the old villas testify an élite tourism born at the beginning of '900. [up]
Westwards: National Park of the Cinque Terre, 8 kms. The 5 small villages, dominated by sloping terraces and almost hanging between sky and sea, make up one of the most suggestive scenery of Ligurian coastline. All of them are worth a visit. A frequent train service connects the 5 centres in only a few minutes from Levanto or Bonassola. But it is also possible to get there on foot: the views of the sea and the coast deserve a little effort.
La Spezia, 25 kms. Marine lovers can visit the Arsenal, the largest one in Italy, while ancient and modern art is well represented in Amedeo Lia Museum. Beautiful excursions in the surroundings are made possible by the numerous boats that sail across the gulf daily.
Portovenere, 35 kms. The ancient Portus Veneris is situated in a marvellous position at the extreme point of the coast defining the gulf of La Spezia. Built as a fortified town by the Genoese in 1200, it has beautiful old churches and gothic monuments.
Lucca, 90 kms. On the first slopes of the Apennines is the old town, rich in monuments and surrounded by fortified walls, almost intact. Town-planning layout is one of the best example of Renaissance architecture.
Pisa, 100 kms. One of the most well-known art centre in the world. The Campo dei Miracoli, the Cathedral, the Baptistry and the Tower are surely the most impressive monuments of romanesque art.
Firenze, 170 kms. Cradle of the Renaissance and art centre par excellence, it offers visitors buildings, monuments, churches of inestimable value, and art treasures preserved in its numerous museums. It is also an appreciated centre for a prime shopping

INCLUDED:

• water
• electric power
• gas
• heating (as scheduled
• weekly changed bath and bed linen
• one car parking
• swimming pools
• sport facilities
• play grownd
  

EXTRA:

• Late check-out or early check-in 20,00
• Tennis 8,00/hour
• Extra heating 2,00/hour
• Launderette token 4,00
• Second car or scooter parking 6,00/day
• SUV or van 6,00/day
• Occasional guest 25,00/day
• Daily visitors' ticket 15,00/each
• Baby bed (linen not supplied) 10,00
• Pets 8,00/day
• Extra bath/bed linen 3,00/each
• Non urgent out of opening hours' assistance 10,00