Last Updated on October 28, 2021
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Monterosso al Mare is one of the five villages that make up Cinque Terre, the ‘Five Lands’ on a small stretch of coast in Northern Italy. Even though the little villages are usually overrun by tour groups, it is still possible to explore the charming villages ‘off the main path’ and stroll through the steep and narrow lanes all by yourself, admiring the old Italian buildings and chat to the locals who take great pride in decorating their houses, door sills and window shutters with colorful flowers and potted plants.
Juno
Sunday 15th of May 2011
Really, a nice capture!
jess
Monday 16th of May 2011
Hi Juno, thank you! It was such a peaceful moment!
Cheryl Howard
Sunday 15th of May 2011
Thank you so much for sharing this photo. It's so beautiful ... I'll be there next month and can't wait to see it with my own eyes.
jess
Monday 16th of May 2011
Hi Cheryl - you'll have such a good time! Get ready to walk a lot and eat even more :-)
megan
Friday 13th of May 2011
This is exactly how I imagine these little corners of Italy to be! Beautiful :)
jess
Monday 16th of May 2011
Hi Megan - seriously, around every corner there is something eye-catching!
Jaime
Thursday 12th of May 2011
Love it... so pretty!
jess
Monday 16th of May 2011
You are going to squeal your way around Italy when you get here ;-)