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About Monterosso al Mare
Monterosso al Mare is the largest and flattest of the Cinque Terre villages, which makes it the easiest base for a first visit — you get a proper sandy beach, a walkable old town and a train station that puts the other four villages within minutes. First-timers often start with a guided day that covers the whole coastline, such as the Cinque Terre Premium: Complete 5 Villages Train Tour with Local Guide, or a slower walking format like the Cinque Terre Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings if you would rather taste the region than rush through it.
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Monterosso is the only Cinque Terre village with a real sandy beach and a flat centre, so you can orient yourself on foot without stairs. A good first-timer tour handles the trains, boats and village-to-village logistics for you, and pairs Monterosso with Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore so you see the whole coastline in one day.
