Slow lane living on the Ligurian coastline

Like a moth to a flame, visitors are drawn to Cinque Terre, on the Italian Riviera, one of Italy’s most iconic sights for its pastel-hued harbour villages that are balanced inconceivably above the sparkling waters of the Ligurian Sea.  But where there is beauty, popularity follows, and this is very true for Cinque Terre. But, in this case, it’s not hyperbole to state that here you’ll find some of the world’s most dramatic coastline. Who wouldn’t want to see it?

But what if you could experience Cinque Terre on your own steam, dip into its delights, because frankly - it is very delightful, then follow the pathway up and away into the mountains of the Levanto Valley.  Ensconce yourself at a secluded retreat where the pleasures of slow living are championed in a peaceful and tradition-filled Ligurian way of life.