Best town to stay in for active retirees
Posted by
martinez, ca, usa
2839 posts
hey hey swim2535
what does "best" mean to you? what best means to any of us may not agree to you. you have not given any info about except cinque terre
how many people is "active retirees", budget in euros, when is this trip, any amenities you're hoping/wanting, how are you traveling (train, bus, car)
lots more info needed. good luck
aloha
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32590 posts
swim,
I think most here have their own preference for which of the five towns to stay in, and my choice is overwhelmingly Monterosso. It's the largest of the five towns and therefore has the greatest number of hotels, restaurants and other tourist amenities. It consists of a "new town" which is where the rail station is located, and an "old town" which can be reached by walking through a short tunnel (the walk will be easy for "active retirees"). There are good hotels and restaurants in both sections, and both have beaches (the new town beach is larger).
You might get some good ideas by having a look at the current Rick Steves Italy guidebook. Many of the accommodations in the other towns are affitacamere (guest houses), some which can only be accessed by stairs. Monterosso has more conventional hotels and some have elevators and provide breakfast.
Given the current crowds that go to that area, it would be prudent to book accommodations well in advance.
Posted by
9648 posts
I liked the Amalfi Coast more than CT.