In Italy, in some places you will find that there are both regular areas on beaches and paid sections where there are more facilities on offer including umbrellas, loungers, toilet and changing facilities, snack bars, and more. Some or all of these amenities can be available on regular, unpaid beaches and then there are some beaches that do not have paid areas at all but they are quite common and can be found all over Italy. For many, the certainty of being assured of a nice spot on the beach, of having all of the various accoutrements of a comfortable day on the beach without having to drag them all around with you, and the ease and convenience of all of this make it very much worth spending the cash. However, not all paid beaches are made equal. Some are particularly beautiful and some are particularly luxurious. While it does not fit in the completely luxurious category but is extremely convenient and one of the best and most scenic beaches on offer in the Cinque Terre, the Bathing Resort Il Gigante Monterosso Al Mare is a noteworthy paid beach in Liguria.
Bathing Resort Il Gigante Monterosso Al Mare is located in the picturesque town of Monterosso al Mare, which is one of the five towns that make up the beloved and famous Cinque Terre in Liguria. If you have found a vacation rental in Cinque Terre or a luxury villa in Liguria and are looking for the perfect place for an idyllic day on the beach, you have lots of different options to choose from but this gem is one of the more popular examples.
Bathing Resort Il Gigante Monterosso Al Mare is located in the picturesque town of Monterosso al Mare, which is one of the five towns that make up the beloved and famous Cinque Terre in Liguria. If you have found a vacation rental in Cinque Terre or a luxury villa in Liguria and are looking for the perfect place for an idyllic day on the beach, you have lots of different options to choose from but this gem is one of the more popular examples.
Overlooking this strand from the northern end of the beach is the gargantuan Statua del Gigante, a well-known local tourist attraction and landmark that was designed and built by Arrigo Minerbi, a famous Jewish Italian sculptor who worked on cathedrals throughout Italy and the bronze doors of Milan's Duomo, in particular. A 14 metre-tall sculpture of the god Neptune, who is holding the waves at bay on the seaward edge of the Villa Pastine, this unique and striking sculptural work was built in 1910 and made from concrete. Though it suffered under bombings during WWII, it remains as an ever-watchful sentinel that makes this already lovely beach all the more picturesque and charming. The Gigante also makes for the perfect backdrop to the Bathing Resort Il Gigante Monterosso Al Mare.
Located on one of the longest, uninterrupted stretches of beach in the entire Cinque Terre, the Bathing Resort Il Gigante Monterosso Al Mare not only boasts its lovely surroundings but it also offers services including umbrella and lounger rentals (by the day, to be booked as soon as possible as they are snapped up fast) which grant you unrestricted access to this paid part of the beach, full-time lifeguard services, on-beach food and drinks served up from the bar (with a menu of sandwiches, salads, focacce, beers, wine, aperitives, soft drinks, and more), and bathrooms.
Worth noting is that the beach can be very crowded during the summer months as it is incredibly popular and ensuring that you secure yourself a spot, even if you're willing to pay for it as one does here, can be tricky as this part of the beach tends to book up rather quickly. Those who have little patience for the demands of a beach and area that is popular with flocks of tourists will most likely find this a rather frustrating place to spend time in the summer. If you are looking for a slice of paradise that is totally peaceful and far removed from crowds, then this is perhaps not the best place to choose. There are smaller, less built-up beaches in the area to be explored but they are a little more off the beaten track. However, outside the peak tourism season of the summer months, in spring and autumn, those looking for something a little less crowded and a little calmer will find that this is when the Bathing Resort Il Gigante Monterosso Al Mare offers them a better-suited experience. But, if you're not put off by crowds and enjoy the buzzing excitement offered by popular seaside resort towns in summer, then this is definitely the spot for you on your next summer getaway!
Also worth noting is that if you've fallen for the rather impressive and striking look of this picturesque gem and are spending time in the Cinque Terre but don't quite have the budget to also pay for every trip to the beach or you just want to be able to save yourself a bit of money on something to have for other activities, there is a free part of this same beach right next to the Bathing Resort that you can visit. Also highly demand, you'll need to head there early to find a spot during the peak season but will find room more readily in the same less busy times that we have noted above.
So, if you have found a luxury villa in Liguria or a vacation rental in Cinque Terre and are spending time in this stunning part of Italy, then this is definitely one of the beaches for you to take note of. If you're looking for a truly picturesque setting on the Italian Riviera and you like convenience, this is the beach for you!
Located on one of the longest, uninterrupted stretches of beach in the entire Cinque Terre, the Bathing Resort Il Gigante Monterosso Al Mare not only boasts its lovely surroundings but it also offers services including umbrella and lounger rentals (by the day, to be booked as soon as possible as they are snapped up fast) which grant you unrestricted access to this paid part of the beach, full-time lifeguard services, on-beach food and drinks served up from the bar (with a menu of sandwiches, salads, focacce, beers, wine, aperitives, soft drinks, and more), and bathrooms.
Worth noting is that the beach can be very crowded during the summer months as it is incredibly popular and ensuring that you secure yourself a spot, even if you're willing to pay for it as one does here, can be tricky as this part of the beach tends to book up rather quickly. Those who have little patience for the demands of a beach and area that is popular with flocks of tourists will most likely find this a rather frustrating place to spend time in the summer. If you are looking for a slice of paradise that is totally peaceful and far removed from crowds, then this is perhaps not the best place to choose. There are smaller, less built-up beaches in the area to be explored but they are a little more off the beaten track. However, outside the peak tourism season of the summer months, in spring and autumn, those looking for something a little less crowded and a little calmer will find that this is when the Bathing Resort Il Gigante Monterosso Al Mare offers them a better-suited experience. But, if you're not put off by crowds and enjoy the buzzing excitement offered by popular seaside resort towns in summer, then this is definitely the spot for you on your next summer getaway!
Also worth noting is that if you've fallen for the rather impressive and striking look of this picturesque gem and are spending time in the Cinque Terre but don't quite have the budget to also pay for every trip to the beach or you just want to be able to save yourself a bit of money on something to have for other activities, there is a free part of this same beach right next to the Bathing Resort that you can visit. Also highly demand, you'll need to head there early to find a spot during the peak season but will find room more readily in the same less busy times that we have noted above.
So, if you have found a luxury villa in Liguria or a vacation rental in Cinque Terre and are spending time in this stunning part of Italy, then this is definitely one of the beaches for you to take note of. If you're looking for a truly picturesque setting on the Italian Riviera and you like convenience, this is the beach for you!