Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Rebuild Monterosso:
Led by a group of American women who married into the
community, Rebuild Monterosso brought relief to the town in the immediate aftermath
of the flood, and has since morphed into an organization to help preserve and foster
healthy tourism. For the latest on the town, its recovery, and their activities, visit
Arrival in Monterosso
By Train:
Train travelers arrive in the new town, from which it's a scenic, flat 10-minute
strolltoalltheold-townaction(leavestationtotheleft;toreachhotelsinthenewtown,turn
right out of the station). The bar at track 1, which overlooks both the tracks and the beach, is
ahandyplacetohangoutwhilewaitingforyourtraintopullin(salads,sandwiches,drinks).
As many trains run late, this can turn a frustration into a blessing.
Shuttle buses
run roughly hourly along the waterfront between the old town (Piazza
Garibaldi, just beyond the tunnel), the train station, and the parking lot at the end of Via Fe-
gina (
Campo Sportivo
stop). While the buses can be convenient—saving you a 10-minute
schlep with your bags—they only go once an hour, and are likely not worth the trouble
(€1.50, free with Cinque Terre Park Card).
Theotheralternativeistotakea
taxi
(certainvehicleshavepermissiontodriveintheold
city center). They usually wait outside the train station, but you may have to call (€7 from
station to the old town, mobile 335-616-5842 or 335-628-0933).
By Car:
Monterosso is 30 minutes off the freeway (exit: Levanto-Carrodano). Note that
about three miles above Monterosso, a fork directs you to either
Centro Storico
(old part of
town—Via Roma parking lot with a few spots, and possibly the new Loreto garage) or
Fe-
gina
(the new town and beachfront parking, most likely where youwant to go).At this point
you must choose which area, because you can't drive directly from the new town to the old
center (which is closed to cars without special permits).
