Cinque Terre

[fugazi]

I heard of these bungalows just outside of the third city in Cinque Terre.  Does anybody no anything about them?  Also, what city would you reccommend to stay in and does anybody have any suggestions on places to stay that are good.

Thanks

[snorkelman]

Cinque Terre region – Even if everything is booked when you arrive, you can ask any local and they’ll direct to you to someone who’ll rent their rooms for tourists. If you show up in Vernazza and ask for MIKE he’s got great accommodations. He’s a former New Yorker and everyone knows him.  Also consider the hostel in Manorola.
Consider staying in Levanto (it's the 1st town east of the five towns that make up Cinque Terre). The beach is great and there are a lot more shops and even a disco on the beach. You can get to the hostel by following the signs as you leave the train stain. There is a bar across the street that makes really strong drinks. If you stay in Levanto, expect only a five minute train ride to Cinque Terre.

[Kim]

Regarding the hostel in Manarola, it's usually booked solid all summer long and there won't be much chance in just showing up and getting a bed.

They will only accept reservations made at least a week in advance, although I would try to reserve long before that if it's in the summer months.

This is their webpage:

www.cinqueterre.net/ostello/

Kim

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where is this town you are talking about, is it anything special,

thanks

[Kim]

Cinque Terre is made up of 5 small towns-Monterosso,
Vernazza, Manarola, Corniglia and Riomaggiore.

They are located about an hour and a half from Genoa or about 15 minutes from La Spezia. You reach them by taking a local train from either of those two places.

See my Cinque Terre page for more details:
members.shaw.ca/guideforeurope/5terre.html

Kim