Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre

Happy Monday! I can't believe I am already recapping our last day in Cinque Terre which we spent in Monterosso. This was one of the more relaxing days of our trip, mostly spent at the beach. I truly felt like I had stepped into a Gray Malin photograph as we camped out under a colorful umbrella. 

Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre

For lunch we stopped into a beachside cafe and then enjoyed pizza, watermelon and cantaloupe back under our umbrella. In the late afternoon we decided it was time to do some exploring, so we left the beach, ate some gelato, and enjoyed the town. When we arrived Monterosso didn't seem very big, but when we walked around I realized it was much larger than I realized! There are even two different beaches, both of which were filled with tourists enjoying the sun. That evening we headed back to Manarola and enjoyed one last dinner at Trattoria dal Billy, which was recommended to us as one of the best restaurants in town. Cinque Terre was even dreamier than I imagined and Sophie and I are so lucky to have spent a few days among the all the colorful buildings. Next up, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast! 

Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre
Letters Are Lovely | Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre