Levanto

Levanto is a comune (municipality) in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 60 km southeast of Genoa and about 20 km northwest of La Spezia. The town is on the coast at the end of a valley, thickly wooded with olive and pine trees. The ridges on either side of the valley thrust out into the sea as the headlands of Mesco and Levanto. The municipality forms part of the coastal district known as the Comunità Montana della Riviera Spezzina and contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) of Lizza, Lavaggiorosso, Dosso, Groppo, Montale, Vignana, Lerici, Pastine, Chiesanuova, Fontona, Legnaro, Fossato, and Ridarolo. Levanto borders the following municipalities: Bonassola, Borghetto di Vara, Carrodano, Framura, Monterosso al Mare, Pignone. Part of Levanto lies within the Cinque Terre National Park. The town itself is a famous surfing resort. Sourced with thanks from En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levanto_(Italy) What makes this little town the chosen destination of so many lovers of the sea and tranquility, is the opportunity it gives to visit on foot all of the most important places of Levanto.

Following the itinerary which starts with the coastal walk 'della pietra', one passes the ancient Castle, the Medieval walls, the Church of St Andrea, the Material Culture exhibition, the Medieval Loggia, the Oratory of St Giacomo, the Monastery of the Clarisse, the Convent and Church of the Annunziata. Not to be missed: a visit to the various quarters of Levanto: Dosso, Lavaggiorosso, Legnaro, Montale and Chiesanuova. The Hermitage of St Antonio del Mesco is beautiful. There are many bathing establishments and places to dive and surf. Among the principal events of Levanto: the Levanto Choral Review, the Festival of the Sea, the Amditheatrof Festival, the Festival of St Rocco, Nostra Santissima della Neve, the Gastronomic Walk 'Mangialunga', the Stralevanto cross country race and the Solennità di Nostra Santissima della Guardia. Sourced with thanks from Www.italytraveller.com/en/r/liguria/a/levanto

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