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Five colorful villages overlooking the sea, where you can have truly unique and exciting experiences such as an unforgettable Cinque Terre Yacht Tour.
Cinque Terre is not an easily accessible place by car because of the winding roads. Nonetheless, it is possible to travel there more easily by train or boat.
In these places you can admire enchanting scenery such as the famous houses painted in typical pastel shades, some of which overlook the sea. On the hills there are vineyards and olive trees, where paths winding through the trees connect the many shrines in the area.
It is probably the boat that people think about the least, but it is the one that offers incredible views reserved for the few: the boat, motor or sailing. That’s why Yacht Tours, private boat tours, will allow you to discover the splendor of this place.
How many days do you need in Cinque Terre?
There is no maximum time a tourist can decide to stay to visit Cinque Terre: everyone can choose the length of time to spend in this wonderful place.
However, in general, the recommended length for visiting Cinque Terre ranges from three to seven days: in this short period it is possible to visit and enjoy everything the place has to offer.
Moreover, Cinque Terre is an ideal destination for short trips or weekends, especially during the summer.
Can you swim at Cinque Terre?
Many sports can be practiced at Cinque Terre, the place can satisfy the tastes and needs of each visitor.
Thanks to the Blue Route trails, which connect the Ligurian villages that make up Cinque Terre, it is possible to do walking, trekking and biking.
As for swimming, the sea in Cinque Terre is absolutely safe and there are Sea Paths that a swimmer can follow, which connect the shores of the five villages together. So the answer is yes, at Cinque Terre you can swim, you just need to keep in mind that here, as in the whole Ligurian coast, the water becomes deep after a few steps.
Moreover, at Cinque Terre there are nice beaches where you can relax, surrounded by nature.
Particularly, Monterosso, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore offer nice beaches, but the villages of Levanto and Bonassola, located just beyond Cinque Terre, also offer very wide beaches suitable for children or those less familiar in swimming.
In addition to swimming, there are other activities that can be undertaken, for example diving and scuba diving as well as the possibility of renting a kayak or canoe.
Cinque Terre Private Boat Experience : enjoy cinque terre boat tours
One of the ways to reach Cinque Terre is to admire it from the sea and enjoy cinque terre boat tours!
In this case, a viable alternative to the crowded ferries is the possibility of traveling on a private boat: this exclusive transportation allows to travel with great comfort to Cinque Terre and to visit its villages while remaining comfortably seated on your boat, refreshed by the sea breeze and kissed by the Ligurian sun.
The advantages of experiencing Cinque Terre on a private boat are many: it is a ‘unique experience, safe for everyone and fun even for the little ones.
In addition, during the crossing, the guide will be happy to entertain guests, not only showing the villages but also telling them anecdotes and trivia about the place.
Cinque Terre from the Sea: The perfect way to see “the most beautiful Italy”
The possibility of visiting the Cinque Terre from the sea, staying comfortably seated aboard a private boat, allows visitors to admire in its full beauty the uniqueness of the five Ligurian villages located there.
Sea life in the literal sense, always under the sun and being able to admire Italy’s natural beauty from a brand new perspective.
Monterosso Boat Tour: Starting from the most famous of the five villages!
The Monterosso Boat Tour allows you to discover the Cinque Terre, starting from the most famous Ligurian village Monterosso.
The boat tour is scheduled to last three hours, including a stop for swimming.
A private boat with skipper on board and is ideal for families or groups, up to a maximum of six persons.
The trip is planned to skirt the entire Cinque Terre area from Monterosso to Riomaggiore and back, with an Italian aperitivo on board.
The Monterosso Boat Tour is a must-do experience, so beautiful and not easy to forget.
The three best boat excursion options in Cinque Terre
Talking about boat trips to Cinque Terre, we must consider that several boat excursion options are organized to visit the five enchanting villages. The excursions vary according to the length and the needs of the client.
The three best boat excursion options to Cinque Terre:
- Boat trip to Cinque Terre and Porto Venere departing from La Spezia.
- Boat tour from Levanto to the Cinque Terre until sunset.
- Boat tour from Manarola to Cinque Terre at sunset, with aperitivo.
Romantic getaway boat tours at Cinque Terre: sunset escapes and aperitifs on boats for couples in love
For those who wish to take a romantic trip while admiring the sunset from the deck of a private boat, Romantic getaway boat tours are unmissable.
Departure is from Monterosso, following a route that allows you to admire fishing villages as the sun sets, while sipping an aperitif of local wine, the typical vermentino, and Ligurian specialties.
Alternatively, the tour can depart from Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore.
The route of Cinque Terre boat tour departing from Vernazza
An interesting proposal is the Vernazza Boat Tour.
These tours take place with the use of a private boat with the possibility of stopovers at various ports along the Ligurian coast and an aperitif on board.
An opportunity to take advantage of Vernazza’s convenient little beach for some sun and relaxation and then set off on an exciting tour of the Cinque Terre by boat.
Not only Cinque Terre: Discover the Golfo dei Poeti with the Lerici Boat Tour and Portovenere Boat Tour
In addition to exploring Cinque Terre, it is possible to visit the renowned Gulf of Poets.
The Lerici Boat Tour and Portovenere Boat Tour depart from the city of La Spezia and, following the west coast, reach Portovenere, where one can admire Palmaria Island.
After seeing the Blue Grotto, you can visit Byron’s Grotto and the town of Lerici, where Mary and Percy Shelley lived.
Other places that can be visited are: Tellaro, the Bay of Fiascherino, and the Medieval Castle of Lerici.
Cinque Terre Luxury Yacht Charter: a service of excellence to set sail to the open sea
For those who want the best from their stay in Cinque Terre, True Luxury Travels organizes a service of excellence: Cinque Terre Luxury Charter.
Departing from Portofino, or other preferred locations, the Luxury Yacht Charter service offers the opportunity to take a tour of Cinque Terre, following innovative routes, aboard luxury yachts.
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