Page 16 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Italian Riviera

14  INTRODUCING THE IT ALIAN RIVIER A

(pp112–13), head inland to the for the Cinque Terre (pp122–5).
resort of Rapallo (p113). Be sure The five villages of Monterosso,
to leave your car here. A boat Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola
ride from here takes around and Riomaggiore are con nected
30 minu tes to reach idyllic by rail and easily walkable
Portofino (pp115). Stop for a pathways. There are plenty of
waterfront lunch, then continue good seafood restaurants in
by boat round the headland to Riomaggiore. On the second
the abbey of San Fruttuoso day, opt to walk or cycle on
(p114), before return ing to the Strada dei Santuari (p123)
spend the night at Rapallo. from where colourful houses
clinging to the cliff can be seen.
Day 5 Stay both nights in the Cinque
Rapallo, Sestri Levante Terre or choose to drive from
and Levanto Levanto to La Spezia (pp128–9)
Promenade the palm­fringed for the second night.
Lungomare Vittorio Veneto at
Picturesque harbour at Portofino, with its Rapallo (p113) past the Castello, Day 8
colourful houses then visit the Museo del La Spezia
Merletto (closed Mon, p113) for Look up La Spezia’s (pp128–9)
Two Weeks in lovely examples of historic lace. maritime past in the Museo
the Riviera Have lunch in Sestri Levante Tecnico Navale (p128). Next,
(p120). Afterwards, take a stroll marvel at the exquisite collec­
• Airports Arrive and depart in the park at the Grand Hotel tion of paintings, miniatures
from Genoa airport. Castelli. Spend time on the fine and ivories in the attractive
• Transport A car is needed sandy beach or at the charming Museo Amedeo Lia (closed
for this tour. The distance harbour. Alternatively, end the Mon, p128). Drive the narrow
from Genoa to Balzi Rossi in day with a trip to Levanto road carefully, or opt to take
the west is 169 km (105 miles) (p121), which is an ideal place a bus to Portovenere (p126).
and from Genoa to La Spezia for surfing, windsurfing and Walk past the pink­ and yellow­
in the east is 113 km (70 miles). canoeing. hued houses to the church of
San Pietro (p126) for a breath­
• Booking ahead Remember
to book ahead for accom mo­ Day 6 and 7 taking view. Portovenere is a
dation in the Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre picturesque spot to stop for
Take the train from Levanto the night.
Day 1 and 2
Genoa
See the two-day city itinerary
on p12.
Day 3
Torriglia, Pentema and Lago
di Brugneto to Camogli
Before taking the road to the
coast, take time out for a trip
inland to the pretty Antola
mountains. After spending time
in Torriglia (p112), drive to the
sleepy stone village of Pentema
(p112), where time has stood
still. Next, head to the peaceful
environs of Lago del Brugneto
(p112). Enjoy a picnic by the lake
before returning through the
chestnut woods to Camogli
(pp112–13) for the night.
Day 4
Camogli, Portofino and San
Fruttuoso to Rapallo
After an early morning walk
round the harbour at Camogli The futuristic-looking Biosphere in the old harbor, Genoa
For practical information on travelling around the Italian Riviera, see pp206–11

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