Country walks are on your doorstep when you enjoy a stay at Villa Sasseta. Wherever you explore, you’ll get to take in spectacular hill and valley views along the way. Despite the villa’s secluded and rural location, there are amenities within easy reach. An osteria/restaurant is just a 10-minute drive away, as is a grocery store in a small village nearby.
The closest town to Villa Sasseta is Brugnato (14km). Here you’ll find a great range of restaurants, shops, supermarkets and banks.
The famous Cinque Terre is around an hour’s drive from the villa. This series of five seaside villages are characterised by their traditional fishing atmosphere and the colourful houses that perch precariously on cliff edges and hillsides. Monterosso al Mare (43km) is the nearest village to reach from the villa and has a sandy beach and numerous wine shops to its name. Corniglia sits on a rocky promontory and is where you can take in views of all five villages. Visit Riomaggiore to stroll around its beautiful botanical garden and bird-watching centre.
As well as the Cinque Terre village of Monterosso al Mare featuring a lovely beach, the town of Levanto (35km) has a long stretch of its own. The sand gently slopes into the water, making the beach very family-friendly and safe for everyone to enjoy a swim. You can also hire sun loungers and simply relax and take in the sounds of the sea. The town of Bonassola is just 3km from Levanto, so why not hire some bikes and cycle along scenic paths to reach it.
La Spezia (45km) has a picturesque waterfront area and plenty of historical sites to visit, including 13th-century San Giorgio Castle. You can also easily reach several towns in northern Tuscany from Villa Sasseta, such as Massa (60km) and Carrara (57km), with the latter famous for its marble production. Even Viareggio, Lucca and Pisa can be reached in just over an hour.
The Region
Nestled along the ruggedly beautiful Italian Riviera, Cinque Terre is a collection of five picturesque coastal villages that have become synonymous with charm, character, and an unparalleled sense of natural beauty. Each of these villages, Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, is a jewel in its own right, with unique attractions and offerings that collectively make Cinque Terre an enchanting destination.
