Riva Trigoso to Sestri Levante

         

                                                                               Punta Manara

Today was a "rest" day.  We walked 8 km from the center of Riva Trigoso to Sestri Levante in what is considered off the beaten path in the fishing towns of Liguria. Riva Trigoso has one of the oldest and largest shipyards in Italy. Not as touristy as the Cinque Terre, Sestri Levante boasts the same multicoloured houses, medieval churches and local charm with only a few tourists walking the routes.  It is fast becoming popular with the Italian tourists so a new town is developing next to the old town.

        

                                                                    Riva Trigoso

                                       

                                                                       Punta Manara

                         

                                                          Looking down the cliff.

Hiking this path is not difficult and the views from Punta Manara are postcard pretty. The other hikers wanted to spend the afternoon at the beach (water is far too cold for me and I never lie out) so I just had a wander only to remember everything is shut till four or later. Oh well.  I guess it's time for another aperol!

         

                                                                Sestri Levante 

         

    Savoury pies and toppings on focaccia which are local specialities. Our picnic.

                                      

                                                                     Sestri Levante 

        

                             

                                                          The beach at Sestri Levante.

                                  

                                               Even the coffee has tons of calories.  Yum!