Vacation rentals in Province of Massa and Carrara

The Cinque Terre may be known for their stunning cliffs and breathtaking hikes, but the best views aren't actually from dry land! Jump on this awesome boat tour and we'll take you to see all five Cinque Terre towns, you'll swim in the Ligurian Sea just as the sun is setting in and you'll learn tons from your local, English speaking captain, who'll answer any questions you'll have! Eat and drink local wine and food... meet new friends... this will be your favorite Cinque Terre memory! All of our tours will start and end in the stunning marina in Riomaggiore. Groups are small, with no more than 6 guests on board.

In this experience you'll learn how to make the genovese PESTO sauce pounding all the ingredients in the marble mortar of my grandmother and, finally, you'll enjoy a tasting that features the Pesto you made with Testaroli and a glass of Cinque Terre white wine. In addiction to discover the history and traditions behind all the recipes, you'll get a typical ligurian culinary experience. The experience will take place in a XVI century private home and we will respect the distances and all the rules antiCOVID This experience is recommended for more then 2 people. PLEASE NOTE that Pesto alla Genovese is not vegan and is not suitable for people with lactose and nuts intolerance.

This experience will offer you the opportunity to approach the “sacred stone” that  accompanies our work and our lives, shape the Marble by involving all 5 senses: observe the matter, recognize its facets, follow its evolution and enjoy its final transformation, caress it, let it talk to you and guide you in the process, smell its aromas of sun and rain moss. Moisten your lips at the end of the day: you will discover that it will taste new. We'll find us at the meeting point, a place really close to the lab, we'll reach togheter the workshop's area where you'll meet the master sculptor Marco. After the introduction by the master sculptor, who will accompany each participant in the activity, we will proceed to a brief but complete sculpture experience: you will try to work a piece of marble with manual and pneumatic tools. we will have breaks during class hours where you can drink coffee, water or tea, use the toilets, take pictures. Once you become familiar with the subject, you will dedicate the last minutes to the engraving of a marble scale that you can take away as a souvenir of the experience! After the lesson we will take you back to the meeting point. Other things to note If it rains, the experience will be canceled. Please remember that we are on the mountain, the ground is rocky. We have kitchen and toilet. Dangerous behaviors will not be tolerated

A Cinque Terre Sunset Boat Tour is the most romantic and scenic tour you can experience when visiting the area! We will leave from the pier in Monterosso at about 6 p.m. You’ll get to admire the colorful five seaside villages from the sea, while we will tell you everything about local history and daily life. We will have an aperitif with local products to taste some typical Ligurian specialties, sipping prosecco and listening to music in the background. We'll go to explore a beautiful hidden coves, and in warmer months you’ll even be able to swim in the crystal clear waters of the National Park while enjoying the sunset. After a short break in picturesque Vernazza, we will sail towards the sunset, enjoying this natural performance in the most romantic and peaceful moment of the day. We will be back in Monterosso by 9 p.m. Other things to note Sunset Boat Tour is a shared experience that offers the opportunity to meet and socialize with other guests, who are often of different nationalities and cultures.

The Gulf of the Poets, named after Lord Byron and Shelley who lived here and took inspiration from its beauty, is dominated by Portovenere and the 3 Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto), which all are part of Unesco World Heritage Sites. The 3 small inaccessible Islands are located just in front of Portovenere, the pearl of the Gulf, and are rich in vegetation and animals. Their beauty, especially at the Golden Hour, is breathtaking! With a 1 hour tour, starting from the port of La Spezia (Passeggiata Morin), I'll guide you through the hidden gems of the Gulf and the 3 Islands : • Torre Scola, a 16th century military fort built at the center of the Gulf and damaged during the Napoleonic wars • Portovenere, the true pearl of the Gulf, with it enchanted village and San Pietro ancient romanic church, known as the world's most beautiful one • "Azzurra" grotto in Palmaria, shining gold at sunset • The Tino old-lighthouse, one of the few remaining in Europe • "Madonna Stella Maris" statue emerging from the sea outside Tinetto • The dismissed cableway used until the II World Wars to load the marble from the local quarry • The many unique military installations from the 1st and 2nd World Wars Other things to note We'll wait for you at the boarding point (HopHop Boat - Piattaforma Galleggiante), 5 minutes before the departure time.