We will be spending 2 days in CT and would like suggestion as best location to stay. We will be coming from Milan and would like to know most convenient area to arrive. Our visit will be in October.
Thank you
Posted by
Minneapolis
1216 posts
Hi Cheryl. All five CT towns plus Levanto are good choices, depending on your preferences. Suggest you get the Rick Steves book at bookstore or library - each town is described, and you can choose according to your priorities.
Enjoy your trip!
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32212 posts
Cheryl, I agree with Bob. The Guidebook has good descriptions of each of the five towns, so that should help you choose. My preference lately has been Monterosso. It's the largest of the five, so has a good choice of hotels and restaurants and the best sandy beach. The crowds should be subsiding somewhat by October, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding accommodations. However, if there's a particular hotel you prefer, it would be a good idea to book early. Happy travels!
Posted by
Long Beach, CA, USA
359 posts
all five towns are charming but I like Monterosso for the beach and more restaurant choices
Posted by
Oberammergau, German
2 posts
Cheryl,
All 5 towns offer plenty of charm. Beware that the walking trail between Manarola, Corniglia, and Vernazza may be closed due to last years landslide. The beach in Monterossa was great and if we had to do it all over again would probably stay there. Scott
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32212 posts
"Beware that the walking trail between Manarola, Corniglia, and Vernazza may be closed due to last years landslide." At the present time, all of the Sentiero Azzuro trails are open except the Manarola - Corniglia section. The first trail from Monterosso to Vernazza is the most challenging, so I'd suggest doing that one first while you're well rested!