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Climate and vegetation: The climate of the Cinque Terre is tempered, favoured by the mountains that shelter from the northern winds. The Mediterranean Sea mitigates the winter season with an average temperature of 12-14 degrees. In summer, the average temperature reaches 30 degrees. The climate is mild and warm, rains are generally of brief duration, but frequent in the autumn and spring. The typically Mediterranean vegetation is consisting in cluster-pine tree, aleppo pine, oak, sea fennel, red valerian, euphorbia, broom, arbutus and thyme. Season: Liguria is well-known for it’s mild and sunny climate. Best time to visit this part of Italy is from mid March to end of October. Food and wine: Given its location on the Mediterranean, seafood is plentiful in the local cuisine. Anchovies of Monterosso are a local specialty. The mountainsides of the Cinque Terre are heavily terraced and are used to cultivate grapes and olives. This area, and the region of Liguria, as a whole, is known for pesto - a sauce made from basil leaves, garlic, salt, olive oil, pine nuts and parmesan cheese. Focaccia is a particularly common locally baked bread product. The grapes of the Cinque Terre are used to produce two locally made wines. The eponymous Cinque Terre and the Sciachetrà are both made using Bosco, Albarola, and Vermentino grapes. In addition to wines, other popular local drinks include grappa, a brandy made with the pomace left from winemaking, and limoncello, a sweet liqueur flavored with lemons. Shopping: The shops are generally open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. From Monday to Saturday there is a fruit, vegetable and fish market. Every Wednesday a nice open air market (clothes and shoes). Public transport: The train is the ideal means of transport in the Cinque Terre. The runs are very frequent, especially during the summer. The Cinque Terre Train Card (validity 1, 3, 7 days) includes unlimited train runs on the line La Spezia – Levanto, free use of the eco buses and free access to all walking paths and free entry to different museums. Our guests obtain maps, information and tips about restaurants !!! Useful links: www.cinqueterre.eu.com http://www.trenitalia.com http://www.ryanair.com/ Additional information: Timetable boat Cinque Terre 2010 (from Levanto to Portovenere):
Timetable booat Cinque Terre 2010 (from Portovenere to Levanto):
(*) only Saturday, Sonday and holidays Distances (Italy): Levanto - Monterosso: Km 5 (train), Km 11 (car) Airport distances: |
