Introduction
Cinque Terre and the Levante region of Liguria offer festivals overlooking the sea, nestled among heroic vineyards and fragrant pesto.
The area boasts 4 protected-designation products and 4 dishes of the local tradition and 1 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Cinque Terre e Levante:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Cinque Terre e Levante:
Sagra delle Acciughe
MaggioMonterosso al Mare
Festa delle acciughe salate nella tradizione dei maestri salatori.
Sciacchetrail
MarzoCinque Terre
Trail running tra i terrazzamenti delle Cinque Terre.
Festa dei Limoni
MaggioMonterosso al Mare
Celebrazione dei limoni coltivati sui terrazzamenti.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Cinque Terre e Levante represent the excellence of the area:
Heroic white wine produced on the terraces overlooking the sea of Cinque Terre.
Rare passito wine from Cinque Terre, produced in limited quantities.
Extra virgin olive oil from taggiasca olives, delicate and fruity.
Salted anchovies preserved in salt, following the tradition of master curers.
What to eat in Cinque Terre e Levante
Typical Ligurian pasta dressed with Genoese pesto, potatoes and green beans.
Fresh anchovies floured and fried, a specialty of the village.
Ultra-thin pastry filled with stracchino cheese, an iconic Ligurian dish.
Ancient pasta from Lunigiana dressed with pesto.
Traditions & Culture
Procession with decorative lights in the village of Portovenere.
Nativity scene set up on the seabed of the San Fruttuoso bay.
UNESCO Heritage
Cultural landscape of villages, terraces and sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Italy's smallest national park, featuring vineyard terraces overlooking the sea.
Seabeds rich in posidonia and marine biodiversity.
Historical Figures
Nobel Prize laureate in literature, Cinque Terre inspired his "Occasions" collection.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Cinque Terre e Levante are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Riomaggiore
Producono il vino delle Cinque Terre e lo SciacchetrĂ salvando i terrazzamenti dall'abbandono.
Monterosso al Mare
Organizzano la Sagra delle Acciughe e la Festa dei Limoni nel borgo piĂą grande delle Cinque Terre.
Curiosities
“Cinque Terre is Italy's smallest national park, yet the most densely populated.”
“Sciacchetrà is one of Italy's rarest and most expensive wines—it takes 100 kg of grapes to produce just 20 liters.”
“The terraces of Cinque Terre, built over 1,000 years, cover an area equal to that of the Great Wall of China.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What PDO and PGI products are found in Cinque Terre and Levante?expand_more
In Cinque Terre and Levante you'll find 4 protected designation products, including: Cinque Terre DOC (DOC), SciacchetrĂ (DOC), Olio Riviera Ligure (DOP), Acciughe di Monterosso (Slow Food Presidium).
2What should you eat in Cinque Terre and Levante?expand_more
Typical dishes of Cinque Terre and Levante include: Trofie al pesto genovese, Acciughe fritte di Monterosso, Focaccia di Recco, Testaroli al pesto. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic tradition of the territory.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in Cinque Terre and Levante?expand_more
In Cinque Terre and Levante you'll find 1 UNESCO site: Portovenere, Cinque Terre and Islands (Cultural, 1997).
4What are the most famous festivals in Cinque Terre and Levante?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Cinque Terre and Levante: Sagra delle Acciughe (Monterosso al Mare, May); Sciacchetrail (Cinque Terre, March); Festa dei Limoni (Monterosso al Mare, May).
5What natural parks are in Cinque Terre and Levante?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Cinque Terre and Levante include: Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre (National Park), Area Marina Protetta delle Cinque Terre (Marine Protected Area).
6Who organizes the festivals in Cinque Terre and Levante?expand_more
Festivals in Cinque Terre and Levante are organized by local communities such as Cooperativa Agricoltura Cinque Terre, Pro Loco Monterosso. These local tourism boards and associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.