Reviews from Residence Prealba

Cinque Terre as a holiday destination

The apartment was fine and had everything we needed. You can take the lift from the parking basement to the apartment and the roof terrace was lovely. The apartment had dishwasher and hairdryer. In total it was a lovely stay. The apartment is close to the city-center with many restaurants and cafe'es. Of cause you would see tourists but not like in Cinque Terre. It was a nice experience being able to walk to the city, or the baker, or even the supermarket where we could by fresh fish and vegetables. We found a small bar, where we had our evening coffee and cognac. After two nights we did not have to say what we wanted - the waiter knew from the second we came.

Cinque Terre as a holiday destination

We sailed to Riomaggiore pass the Cinque Terre. It is very beautiful, but you will have to be prepared that there is a lot of tourists, men it is defiantly worth the ride. We took the train when returning and made a stop in Monte Rosso for having lunch. Great area for a holiday, and everywhere you will find rooms, where tourists can stay if they choose to walk from city to city. We would prefer Levanto as a destination, cause the city is smaller and not filled with tourists.

Levanto is a nice place to stay, if you don't want to stay at Cinque Terre, but close enough to be in same area.
Wonderful beach, but a lot of people (August) and very had to get sunbeds.
The public beach is great. Very nice town with a lot of restaurants and bars.
Very modern apartment, but not so equipped. I missed wine glasses and reasonable sized pots.

Cinque Terre as a holiday destination

Get yourself a map over Cinque Terre and the areas. It much easier to navigate that way.
The hiking trip between Monterosso and Vernazza is a bit sweaty, but the view overlooking Vernazza is worth it. Don't forget to bring your bathing suit with you as a plunge in Vernazza is just great!

Really great apartment complex in the lovely - and not too overrun town - Levanto. Centrally, but also peacefully located - a stone's throw from the beach, restaurants and shopping facilities.

Cinque Terre as a holiday destination

Try the restaurant Pochi Intimi - a bit expensive, but really great local gourmet restaurant.
Walk along the hiking path over Punto del Mesco to Monterosso, it's a nice walk, without the crowd of tourists, who are usually using the hiking paths between the five Cinque Terre towns. Remember your hiking boots :)