We stayed in Casa Clementina (no. 32) for 5 days. The view from the balcony over the mountain valley is fabulous. I guess the appartment have one the the best views in the area. The kitchen is extremly well equipped with more pots and pans than we have at out own house. We found the best super market in the area to be Sigma in Levanto as it has its own parking lot. It is about 15-20 minutes drive from the villagio. Swim caps are mandatory in the pool. Some may see this a bad thing, but I actually find it positive. Many of the residents do not speak english, including the lady who welcomed us and gave us the keys. Luckily I can speak a little bit italian so it was not really a problem for us. Otherwise you can get a long way gesticulating :) Try the local restaurent located at the entrance of the area. The owner will happily show you his impressive collection of beer cans.

“Yes and no”

Condo complex with nice pool and tennis court with astro turf. Good to get out of the insanity of the Cinque Terre towns, but close enough for visits to the coast. Pool refreshing. Two sun chairs provided. Balcony has lovely view with table/chairs. AC works well in Apartment. Hiking paths start close-by.

“Inland accomodation within driving distance to Cinque Terre”

This was bit controversial accommodation for us,part loved it,part not so much. Starting from the outside. This is a gated area of vacation houses with only few full time residents. Its located inland,right behind the ridge from the sea,so you dont get the sea view. However, I felt the terrace with the view of the surrounding hills was very beautiful and very comfortable,incl. awning/marquee. There is a private parking place inside the gates. You need to do some walking from park to the door+stairs. Mostly, there was enough space as some residents were not in, but otherwise (in case its full), the parking spaces are fairly narrow. We got keys from local lifeguard who also gave as all info needed. There is a restaurant right by,and also she said we can get some discout there if we mention owner name. If you want to sit outside its probably good to make reservation. There is a simple and ok menu,no pizza (pasta and sea food). As for shopping-the lifeguard girl explained that some days,in the season,there comes sort of "shop on the weels",but we were there during the days when it didnt so can not confirm. There are supermarkets in Levano,about 20min.drive. Levanto is also the easiest entry point to CT area, either by boat or train from there. There is a large enough parking place right by the train station,2Eur/hr. Same as directly on the coast, but that is usually full unless u arrive early in the morning. If looking, one can find some cheaper ones in the town. The appartment itself was fully equipped including Nespresso machine (and few pods to use before one gets chance to go shopping). It feels bit more as AirBnB kind of accomodation. We found it comfy enough except,as mentioned here few times, the bedrooms are under the roof and no aircon nor fan. If there is a wind, you can keep/block doors and roof windows open and it gets cooler, but with no wind it gets hot.

“Lovely stay, nice people”

*Giant Pool *Large house *Silvana e Asia