News from the Italian Parks: Liguria

(Riomaggiore, 09 Apr 18)  The project aims at jointly preventing and managing the risks connected with coastal erosion in the area of cooperation. The purpose of the strategic project is to start a shared planning which, thanks to improved knowledge on erosion and coastal dynamics, leads to identifying the best solutio...

(Manarola - Sede -, 09 Apr 18) Evocative and extraordinary: such is Cinque Terre Park. And the best way to get to know it is by walking on its numerous cliff-side tracks, on trails running by small villages and across mountains that decline - abruptly, sometimes - towards the sea rocks and the tra...

(Monterosso al Mare, 03 Apr 18) Countdown in Monterosso for the new inauguration of the Maddalena Hermitage’s historical vineyard, one of the largest and most ancient in Cinque Terre. The morning of this special event will be marked by spirituality, art, beauty and tasting, to celebrate the rebirth of the vineyard. The art i...

(Manarola , 02 Apr 18) Easter Day and Easter Monday are always two demanding days at Cinque Terre. That is why I would like to thank all those who did their best, together with local authorities, to pursue a shared goal.   I would like to thank the whole staff at Consorzio Ati: those working at the reception, those...

(Manarola - Sede Ente Parco, 02 Apr 18) Because of the high number of visitors, access to the Monterosso-Vernazza (SVA) trail may be temporarily interrupted to avoid congestion. It is however advisable not to undertake the trail between noon and 3 pm. Please check the trails page, updated with all the details on the Park’s itinerar...

(Manarola - Sede Parco Cinque Terre, 27 Mar 18) HIKE - The vineyards of Manarola MARCH 30TH MEETING POINT: 4,00 PM at 5 TERRE POINT, MANAROLA TRAIN STATION   HIKE - Lemons & Vineyards of Monterosso APRIL 1ST  MEETING POINT: 10,30 AM at 5 TERRE POINT, MONTEROSSO TRAIN STATION   HIKING BOOTS ARE REQUIRED   In case ...

(Riomaggiore, 21 Mar 18) The sector of wine tourism is doing well, with 14 million visitors and a turnover exceeding €2.5 billion; and yet, it struggles to really take off and develop its potential in terms of economy and employment, due to a lack of strong public and private strategies to network the resources of a co...

(Riomaggiore, 05 Mar 18) Sea and seafaring are a cultural heritage to be promoted. With this purpose, in the European Year of Cultural Heritage, the Sailing Museum (Museo Navigante) departed on 9 January from Cesenatico; the initiative is promoted by the Association of Mediterranean Sea Museums (Associazione Musei Marittimi...

(Riomaggiore, 05 Mar 18) In remembrance of Davide Barcellone, who was for years in charge of the Arcola Oasis in the Montemarcello-Magra-Vara Regional Park (La Spezia), LIPU has set up a post-graduation scholarship on the monitoring of birds nesting in the Park, and especially in the Arcola Oasis. This area, which is a Site...

(Riomaggiore, 07 Dic 17) Volunteers of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club) Section of La Spezia have trained on the trails of Colle del Telegrafo, during a training day for guides of the Joelette chair purchased with the contribution of the Carispezia Foundation. This tool will enable people with reduced mobility, too, to enjoy t...