I want to include a beach town in my July vacation with my family of five, including our three kids ages 9, 14 and 16.
I've booked lodging in Monterosso but keep thinking about the distance from Rome and only having two nights, one full day, to enjoy it. I read about Lerici and it sounds almost as lovely, plus we could always take a boat to CT to explore for a few hours. Lerici sounds less touristy and that appeals, too.
Has anyone here been to Lerici? Would you recommend it as an alternative to CT?
I want a beach that still feels uniquely Italian, in a charming town. The resort beach areas do not appeal.