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About Monterosso al Mare
Monterosso al Mare is the Cinque Terre's largest village and its only one with a proper sandy beach, which makes it the natural departure point for seeing the five villages from the water rather than from a crowded trail. Boats leave the harbour and head straight for the cliffs, terraced vineyards and pastel hamlets that are impossible to appreciate fully from land. A good starting point is the Day or Sunset Cruise of the Cinque Terre from Monterosso, while the Vernazza Boat Tour: Morning, Afternoon or Sunset Aperitif Cruise suits anyone who wants a shorter outing built around a swim stop and
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Monterosso is the only Cinque Terre village with a real sandy beach and a working harbour, so cruises start right where you are staying. From the water you see all five villages, the terraced cliffs and the marine reserve at their best, with swimming stops and aperitifs that are simply not possible on the coastal path.
