Levanto
Levanto is a comune (municipality) in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 60 km southeast of Genoa and about 20 km northwest of La Spezia. The town is on the coast at the end of a valley, thickly wooded with olive and pine trees. The ridges on either side of the valley thrust out into the sea as the headlands of Mesco and Levanto. The municipality forms part of the coastal district known as the Comunità Montana della Riviera Spezzina and contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) of Lizza, Lavaggiorosso, Dosso, Groppo, Montale, Vignana, Lerici, Pastine, Chiesanuova, Fontona, Legnaro, Fossato, and Ridarolo. Levanto borders the following municipalities: Bonassola, Borghetto di Vara, Carrodano, Framura, Monterosso al Mare, Pignone. Part of Levanto lies within the Cinque Terre National Park. The town itself is a famous surfing resort. Sourced with thanks from En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levanto_(Italy) What makes this little town the chosen destination of so many lovers of the sea and tranquility, is the opportunity it gives to visit on foot all of the most important places of Levanto.
Following the itinerary which starts with the coastal walk 'della pietra', one passes the ancient Castle, the Medieval walls, the Church of St Andrea, the Material Culture exhibition, the Medieval Loggia, the Oratory of St Giacomo, the Monastery of the Clarisse, the Convent and Church of the Annunziata. Not to be missed: a visit to the various quarters of Levanto: Dosso, Lavaggiorosso, Legnaro, Montale and Chiesanuova. The Hermitage of St Antonio del Mesco is beautiful. There are many bathing establishments and places to dive and surf. Among the principal events of Levanto: the Levanto Choral Review, the Festival of the Sea, the Amditheatrof Festival, the Festival of St Rocco, Nostra Santissima della Neve, the Gastronomic Walk 'Mangialunga', the Stralevanto cross country race and the Solennità di Nostra Santissima della Guardia. Sourced with thanks from Www.italytraveller.com/en/r/liguria/a/levanto
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L'Antico Borgo - Affittacamere2014-05-25
L'Antico Borgo - Affittacamere is located in the medieval hamlet of Dosso, Levanto, Liguria, Italy and is your ideal base for a fantastic vacation at the door to the Cinque Terre. With green olive trees and vineyard surrounds, this beautiful manor house surrounded by ancient walls offers romantic rooms over two floors, and there's a reading corner, WIFI internet, fireplace, living room with original stone walls and panoramic terrace boasting views on Levanto and the Ligurian sea. L'Antico Borgo - Affittacamere starts your day with a wonderful breakfast of rich and healthy choices, after an excellent nights rest in rooms with timber ceilings and wrought iron beds as well as great facilities, come enjoy.READ MORE
Hotel Al Terra di Mare2014-05-25
The Hotel Al Terra di Mare in Levanto, Liguria, Italy brings you a wonderful escape of sweeping vistas over the hills, the beautiful Ligurian sea and blue sky stretching all the way to the horizon, and with 33 well appointed, spacious rooms all with private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar, SAT TV, and free WIFI some with balconies and sea views, it's the perfect place to stay. The eco friendly Hotel Al Terra di Mare uses solar energy, respects the environment and has even won awards for sustainable practices, and the swimming pool offers a welcome respite from the heat with ice-creams and drinks under the shade of the pine trees. There's also a terrace bar the La Piazzetta here perfect for morning breakfasts and lazy afternoon drinks, and great meals of Ligurian cuisine, come enjoy a fantastic stay.READ MORE
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Bed and Breakfast La Gerbera2014-05-25
Bed and Breakfast La Gerbera in Levanto, Liguria, Italy is the perfect starting point for enjoying the beautiful Cinque Terre as well as the lovely, wide beach nearby, and is located in a peaceful area just steps from the heart of town. Enjoy a beautiful garden with sunbeds and external shower and comfortable double rooms provide the perfect rest complete with private bath with shower and hairdryer, heating and air conditioning, fridge, satellite TV, WiFi connection, electric boiler and more. Italian Breakfasts are available to be enjoyed in your room, and Bed and Breakfast La Gerbera ensures a wonderful stay close to water sports, diving, boat trips, boat rentals, surfing and so much more, come enjoy.READ MORE
Bed and Breakfast Le Conchiglie2014-05-25
Bed and Breakfast Le Conchiglie in Levanto, Liguria, Italy is your perfect base and gateway to the Cinque Terre, and bedrooms are sunny and cozy facing the garden and there's one suite with a bedroom, lounge and bathroom. Located right between the promenade and the main road, rooms choices include the suite with modern and antique furnishings, another modern and functional room, a romantic room with Provencal furniture, and a beautiful flowery print bouquet room, all rooms come with lovely comforts including bathrooms, air conditioning and heating, in-room safes, mini fridge and TV, come for the perfect stay in beautiful surrounds near the beach.READ MORE
Hotel Garden 2009-10-16
Only 20m from the turquoise sea of Levanto, The Hotel Garden features spacious balcony rooms with ensuite facilities and a buffet breakfast. At Hotel Garden pets are welcome and guests can enjoy nearby beaches, the historical town centre, walks on the seashore and water sports such as surfing, diving and boat trips to the Cinque Terre marine reserve in Levanto. READ MORE
Ristorante Pochi Intimi2014-05-25
Ristorante Pochi Intimi in Levanto, Liguria, Italy is a wonderful Italian Restaurant, deli and steakhouse serving exquisite seafood from selected high quality products for the best gastronomic experience ever. Meals are paired with excellent wines from a great list and well presented flavourful meals are the order of the day. Ristorante Pochi Intimi greets you on arrival with a complimentary glass of champagne and exquisite meals are ended with sublime must try desserts, with the tiramisu often described as the best in all of Italy. The service is excellent and most of the menu is seafood based but caters to other palates as well, this is not your average eatery, come visit and see what makes them so special. READ MORE
Hotel Nazionale2009-10-16
The Hotel Nazionale is located in the heart of Levanto, a seaside village ideal for week end breaks and business meetings. The Hotel Nazionalel provides well equipped rooms and also a garden with ?al fresco? living room whose terrace faces the splendor of Levanto. READ MORE
Hotel Dora2009-10-16
The welcoming rooms (some with balcony) at Hotel Dora offer the ideal base in Levanto from where to explore the famous Cinque Terre and Portofino. Hotel Dora, located in the heart of the Riviera Ligure di Levante, a paradise of trekking enthusiasts to Levanto.READ MORE
Restaurant Antiga Ustaia Zita2014-05-25
The Restaurant Antiga Ustaia Zita in Levanto, Liguria, Italy has been bringing you exquisite homemade specialties since 1953, and this antique inn is a simple restaurant with great atmosphere and memorable local dishes. There's seating for 35 diners and choices include excellent starters which are the specialty of the house, mouthwatering mains of homemade pasta dishes with fabulous sauces, rabbit with pine seeds, wild boar, stuffed mussels, fantastic meat dishes and more all complemented by a good red or white wine, and finished with a wicked dessert. Enjoy a wonderful meal at the Restaurant Antiga Ustaia Zita then walk it off in the nearby olive groves, there's also a terrace with beautiful views over the Gulf of Levanto, come enjoy.READ MORE
Pizzeria Taverna Garibaldi2014-05-25
Pizzeria Taverna Garibaldi in the centre of Levanto, Liguria, Italy offers rustic and romantic dining rooms, exquisite pizza and dining options characterized by the seasonal products, fresh and carefully selected, specialties include ravioli, grilled meats, homemade desserts and more. Pizzeria Taverna Garibaldi also offers a waiter service and outdoor seating, and are great for groups and special occasion with excellent catering options. There are also rooms available here on a bed and breakfast basis, with refined furniture in cozy, comfortable rooms with TV, WIFI, a kitchen and fireplace. Pizzeria Taverna Garibaldi welcomes you to enjoy an exceptional dining experience and a lovely stay.READ MORE
BnB Vignola2014-05-25
BnB Vignola in Levanto, Liguria, Italy offers a wonderful stay in a fully renovated old stone water mill close to Levanto centre and the sea, and here relaxation, peace and seclusion ensure a wonderful holiday surrounded by olive groves. With eight bedrooms available furnished in Mediterranean tones the scene is set for a comfortable stay and first and second floor rooms offer lovely views overlooking the swimming pool and garden, all rooms have their own entrance for added privacy and come with shower, hairdryer, satellite tv, mini bar and air conditioning. BnB Vignola welcomes you to visit the small supermarket run by the owners for excellent cured meats, cheeses and typical products from the area.READ MORE
Park Hotel Argento2014-05-25
Park Hotel Argento is located in Levanto, Italy just a short distance from the beautiful Cinque Terre and offers 4-stars of luxury and comfort for the perfectly relaxing stay and ideal base for exploring all that the area has to offer. There is a lovely outdoor swimming pool and wellness centre complete with massage section, a sauna, Turkish bath and emotional shower. They have spacious guest rooms some with furnished terraces and partial sea views, as well as fully equipped and furnished suites and 3 fully equipped wheelchair accessible rooms. The restaurant at Park Hotel Argento offers mouthwatering local and national cuisine and an extensive buffet, as well as fully stocked bar. Services here are many and include group catering, a lift, baby sitting, a banquet and reception hall, internet access, hydromasage, a shuttle, private parking, business services, dry cleaning and so much more, come for a fantastic stay.READ MORE
The Hotel Abetaia2014-05-25
The Hotel Abetaia in Levanto, Liguria, Italy has 12 completely renovated and comfortable rooms right on the banks of a river and with large open spaces, peace and tranquility abounds when staying here. It's beautiful here combining modern features and furnishings with ancient Ligurian materials like the wood of the ceiling and dark stone floors, some rooms have private balconies and can be divided into junior suites. The Abetaia Restaurant offers traditional Ligurian cuisine combined with new meat and fish recipes enjoyed with excellent wines from a select wine list. The Hotel Abetaia offers private parking, a shuttle service to Levanto, an internet point, a bike garage and independent entrance, it's the perfect base for exploring the Cinque Terre and surrounds.READ MORE
Camping Albero D'Oro2014-05-25
The Camping Albero D'Oro is located in Levanto, Liguria Italy in the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and offers a wonderful stay surrounded by nature and a family atmosphere. The hotel offers excellent accommodation options including pitches for camper vans which are located in a flat, shaded area and come with electrical connections, the campsite also has a bar, convenience store, laundry facilities, showers and disabled facilities as well as free WIFI internet. The Camping Albero D'Oro also offers stays in the guest house and various apartments available, whatever your choice here you can enjoy the best of holidays overlooking the bay and surrounded by green hills covered by vineyards and olive trees.READ MORE
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Camping Acqua Dolce2014-05-25
Camping Acqua Dolce in Levanto, Liguria, Italy is open all year long, lying close to one of the most beautiful coasts in the area which is now a National Park and marine reserve, and guests here enjoy a wonderful stay in harmonious nature where they respect the environment in all aspects. Nestling in a blooming olive grove close to the sea, Camping Acqua Dolce offers 100 campsites with electrical and sewer connections, and they have ablution facilities, a laundry service, children's game park, refrigerator service, a picnic area as well as a bar and restaurant, a pizzeria and satellite TV room. Camping Acqua Dolce is your perfect base for a really enjoyable and relaxing stay, and right outside guests can hire bicycles, mountain bikes, boats, canoes, windsurfing and surf boards, it's all here and more.READ MORE
Campe Pian di Picche2014-05-25
Campe Pian di Picche in Levanto, Italy is a wonderful, clean campsite with spacious lawn spots divided by hedges under shady acacias close to the Cinque Terre, the sea and the mountains. A wonderful stay is guaranteed here, where you feel part of the family from arrival and excellent services ensure comfort with relaxation and recreation foremost, there's free WIFI throughout, a small grocery shop for necessities, and a bar with big veranda. Campe Pian di Picche also offers satellite TV, and washing machines and laundry dryers are available, there's also a special area specifically dedicated for groups of young people, come for a wonderful, self catering stay in lovely surrounds.READ MORE
L'Articiocca Restaurant2014-05-25
L'Articiocca Restaurant is a late night restaurant in Levanto, Liguria, Italy serving exquisite Italian cuisine prepared fresh every day by the chef who is passionate about authentic and pure local cuisines that is sustainable. Enjoy daily specials, a select wine list for excellent meal pairings and a truly exceptional dining experience of Ligurian cuisine taken to the next level and beyond. L'Articiocca Restaurant offers a pleasant outdoor seating area, a friendly and efficient waiter service, and they do catering, come enjoy good quality food at reasonable prices, you'll be back.READ MORE
La Picea in Levanto, Liguria, Italy brings you the heavenly taste of pizza and authentic Italian cuisine for eating in or take out, they're great for groups and kids, and also offer catering. The menu at La Picea not only includes their famous pizzas made by the award winning pizzaola, but also has farinata, focaccia al formaggio, lasagne, vegetable cakes and more, all enjoyed with a selection of handmade beers. The pizzas are made with sourdough and toppings include fresh dairy products and garnishes from the surrounding valleys, often described as the best pizza ever tasted, La Picea ensures a high quality freshness and taste at reasonable prices, come for the delicious food on offer here, it's highly recommended.READ MORE
La Villa Antica delle Cinque Terre2014-05-25
La Villa Antica delle Cinque Terre in Levanto, Liguria, Italy offers a wonderful stay in this family owned building that dates back to the middle of last century, and has now been refurbished to a high standard, yet still retaining many of the beautiful elements from that time, including ovens, millstones, presses, and fireplaces. The five modern apartments still offer an old world charm and setting, and come fully equipped with modern kitchens, dishwashers, washing machines, televisions and bathrooms, they also have their own private terraces with breathtaking views. La Villa Antica delle Cinque Terre welcomes guests to enjoy a walk back in time to the good old days, and experience the Cinque Terre of past times.READ MORE
Palace Hotel2009-10-16
Right in the centre of Levanto stands the Palace Hotel, a charming Art Nouveau setting offering wide single, double and family rooms, each with en suite facilities. The Palace Hotel is the ideal bases from where to enjoy water sports such as surfing and diving and sports adventurers can explore astounding sea beds or cycle the ups and downs of vertical hillsides in Levanto. READ MORE
The Oasi Hotel2014-05-25
The Oasi Hotel is your boutique hotel in Levanto, Liguria, Italy just a short walk to the station and seafront and the perfect base for visiting the Cinque Terre. All fourteen rooms are beautifully furnished, some with balconies and some with gardens and all offer excellent amenities and facilities including shower, telephone, plasma TV's, minibar, free wireless internet connection, safe boxes, individual air-conditioning and hair-dryer. The Oasi Hotel has rooms and services for disabled guests, has a private garden with sunbeds and chairs, city bikes, beach towels, WIFI throughout and a computer at your disposal, there's a spa area with Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, Scottish Shower and more for a multi-sensory experience. The restaurant L'Oasi brings you fabulous tastes of the sea and has a veranda and garden, it's all here, come enjoy the perfect vacation.READ MORE
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