What to do and see in Monterosso al Mare, Liguria: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

We want to offer our customers an exciting and yet relaxing day within the Cinque Terre Marine Park. During our tour to see the Cinque Terre villages, we explain the story on how these villages came to be with some great stories and information. Of course a swim in the Mediterranean is included, and the size of our boat makes it spacious and comfortable.

Cinque Terre customized super cool boat tours, with yummy local food & wine and snorkeling equipments included! Ask for more info and private tours!

We’ll depart from the harbor in Monterosso, the northernmost village, and cruise along the coast of the Cinque Terre, while enjoying an Italian aperitivo on board. You'll get to know the other guests on the boat while learning about the history of the area, told to you by your English speaking guide. Weather permitting, we’ll stop along the way in one of the pristine coves that only a small boat can enter for a swim in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean. For Lunch Tours (€150 per person): We’ll stop in one of the villages for lunch at one of the area’s best family-run restaurants. Here we’ll enjoy a gourmet seafood lunch (alternatives available!) – be prepared for a feast!! For evening Tapas Tours (€100 per person): We’ll stop in one of the villages for fresh tapas at one of the area’s best family-run restaurants. We also offer a Day Tour that does not stop in any village and allows more time for swimming.

Beppe is sharing his passion of the sea by taking people on boat tours in the Cinque Terre and he will guide you to the discovery of the sea, its secrets, its inhabitants and its wonderful landscapes. Married to Isabelle, originally from Switzerland, he speaks fluently italian, french, english and a little spanish. Perpetuating the tradition of his family, Beppe started fishing on board with his father over 50 years ago, learning his trade, he then got his own fishing boat and began promoting a sustainable way of fishing, for both the environment and the sea floor, too often ravaged by the industrial trawlers. Driven by his passion, Beppe started his own battle to defend the sustainable fishing and spread its values and gestures to new generation thru interviews and school courses. If your’re looking for an experienced local and passionate person with whom discovering the Cinque Terre sea, welcome on board !

You will receive a warm welcome at The Cinque Terre Cooking School, these families have promoted authentic Ligurian Cooking for generations. Our school is set in a stunning location in Monterosso, Italy high on the mountainside! We offer much more than just a Cooking experience, we would like to show you our passion for food which starts right from planting and cultivating! Our lessons are great fun for all the family with discounts available for children and large groups.. Special occasions can also be catered for and gift vouchers are also available. Lessons can be tailored for beginners are even the most experienced chefs. If you have a special dietary requirement we can adjust the menu accordingly. Vegetarian or Gluten free options are available. We now also run a Pesto Masterclass every evening at 5.00pm.. This is a shorter class than our main lesson and you will be preparing dinner rather than lunch.. Both the Cooking Lessons and also the Pesto Masterclass are held every day.

Calipso is a boat that accommodates up to 7 people, led by Giuliano. During the Giuliano tour you will discover the most beautiful and unspoilt bays of the Cinque Terre and tell you stories and curiosities on the land and marine fauna (in English and Spanish). During your tours you can dive into the clear waters and discover the depths of our sea, Natural Reserve and World Heritage. The activity will be closed from 20 October 2017 until March 15, 2018, however we remain available for information and reservations.

Carnassa Tour offers a great variety of tours for all ages and needs! During the kayak trip we will tell you many curiosities of the place, we will take a snorkeling break with the additional option of happy hour at sea !! Together we will discover the wonderful coast of the Cinque Terre and Punta Mesco, with bays, caves, waterfall, hidden ravines, suggestive scents and colors. You can fully merge with the elements of the sea and nature, in full respect of our Unesco heritage area.

Constructed from 1618 from the Capuchin Friars who came in Monterosso, the Church of San Francesco contains some fine art including a Crucifixion by Antoon Van Dyck, and sono other important Itaian painters from XVII and XVIII centuries. Near the church there is the Monastery of Capuchin Friars a very ancient structure with great garden where Friars live. It is a place of Peace and spirituality with a gorgeus view on the seaside. Here you can live the experience of St. Francis of Assis: semplicity and poverty and show his love for God and the beauty of nature and creation.