We're back to our Italian anniversary adventure! To see where we left off, click
here.
On Day 5 we woke up and had breakfast at our hotel. Love those cappuccinos!
My traveling outfit of the day and saying goodbye to Rome.
We were departing from Roma Osteinse train station and heading to Cinque Terre, a seaside area within Liguria comprised of five towns. Our train arrived in La Spezia and we took a taxi to Portovenere (often considered the sixth town of Cinque Terre).
We were greeted by postcard perfect views everywhere we looked. The sea was dazzling!
After checking in to our beautiful hotel (
Grand Portovenere Hotel), we took a stroll down the promenade area along the sea. We stopped for an aperitivo at one of the waterfront spots along the quay.
The views were incredible everywhere we looked.
This was one of the wedding parties we saw walking along the promenade.
We decided to explore the quaint town of Portovenere and would check out the other villages the next day.
Walking along the commercial part of Portovenere, there are apartments above all of the shops.
Grotta Byron
It was windy up here at the grotto!
The views were worth it.
People swimming and sunning on the rocks.
The ancient
Church of San Pietro is built on the very rocky edge of Portovenere facing the Gulf of Poets.
A view from the top.
This scene is like something out of a movie and it was the third bridal party we saw. The bells were ringing/playing "Here Comes The Bride" as she walked up the steps. #swoon #mamamia
This place is truly magical!
People really live here?
We ended the evening with a late dinner and another gorgeous view.
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7 comments:
I think that this is the most beautiful place that you have visited on your Italy trip. I really enjoyed looking at the gorgeous photos!
Is my favorite that you visited as well! It is picture perfect, little slice of heaven! And you guys look so happy, just love it!
...thanks for taking me along for this tour, I doubt that I will ever make it there.
The water is so pretty!
Ah! The Cinque Terre. We were here last May on a bus tour of Italy and had a boat day along the Cinque Terre. Our first stop was at Portovenere. So beautiful but so crowded with tourists. It would have been lovely to stay in one of the villages or do the villages walk trail. Thank for taking me back there today. I am visiting you from the Randomosity link up. Happy travels.
Oh every picture seems to tell a story. Oh I only hope to one day maybe visit there. But at least I can through your wonderful pictures. What a blessing to be able to take such a wonderful trip. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Your photos are amazing Heather. What a fun trip.
I enjoyed coming along today.
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