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Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre

The only true sandy beach of the Cinque Terre

Fegina beach in Monterosso is the largest and only genuinely sandy beach of the Cinque Terre — striped umbrellas, the Il Gigante statue and pesto-scented trattorias.

Type
Sandy beach
Length
1.5 km
Sand
Fine golden sand (rare in Liguria)
Water
Ligurian · 20–25 °C · clean, gentle
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GPS · 44.1478° N, 9.6531° E
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Paid lot at Fegina — small, arrive by train.

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When to arrive

Best time to visit

May–June and September for calm sea without crowds.

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How you get there

Getting there

Cinque Terre train from La Spezia (10 min).

What you'll find

Services

  • Beach clubs with sunbeds
  • Lifeguards
  • Showers & changing
  • Kayak rentals
  • Multiple restaurants

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Walk the Sentiero Azzurro to Vernazza before hitting the beach
  • 02Try trofie al pesto at L'Ancora della Tortuga

Around this beach

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The only true sandy beach of the Cinque Terre. Fegina beach in Monterosso is the largest and only genuinely sandy beach of the Cinque Terre — striped umbrellas, the Il Gigante statue and pesto-scented trattorias. It's a sandy beach in Monterosso al Mare, Italy: 1.

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The only true sandy beach of the Cinque Terre. Fegina beach in Monterosso is the largest and only genuinely sandy beach of the Cinque Terre — striped umbrellas, the Il Gigante statue and pesto-scented trattorias. It's a sandy beach in Monterosso al Mare, Italy: 1.5 km long, fine golden sand (rare in liguria), with water described as ligurian · 20–25 °c · clean, gentle.

Where do I park at Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre?

Paid lot at Fegina — small, arrive by train.

What's the best time to visit Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre?

May–June and September for calm sea without crowds.

How do I get to Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre?

Cinque Terre train from La Spezia (10 min).

What facilities does Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre have?

On site: Beach clubs with sunbeds, Lifeguards, Showers & changing, Kayak rentals and Multiple restaurants.

What should I know before visiting Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre?

Walk the Sentiero Azzurro to Vernazza before hitting the beach Try trofie al pesto at L'Ancora della Tortuga

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026