Levanto is a small beautiful town along the Italian Riviera near Cinque Terre, 80 km east of Genoa, with a long sandy beach, shops and restaurants. This is a perfect starting-point for visiting the picturesque villages of Cinque Terre.
From Levanto you can easily reach the five villages by train (5 minutes), by boat or by foot. A network of walking paths connects Levanto with the National Park of Cinque Terre.
This popular sea resort is surrounded by a green valley of pine forests, olive groves, vineyards and small medieval villages.
The former railway tunnel has been restored and you can now easily reach the charming villages Bonassola and Framura on foot or by bike from Levanto.
Levanto is not only a place for sun-bathers, divers, surfers and hikers. It’s also an ideal starting-point for day-trips by train or boat to many interesting places along the Riviera such as: Portovenere, Lerici, Portofino, Santa Margherita, Camogli and Sestri Levante.