Monteroso Levante Small Harbour

This small harbour sits on the eastern side of Monterosso al Mare, the largest of the five Cinque Terre villages, tucked right beneath the medieval Torre Aurora watchtower. You're dropping anchor in one of the few spots along this rugged Ligurian coastline where you can actually get ashore with ease — most of the Cinque Terre cliffs don't give you that option. From here you're within walking distance of the old town, and Cinque Terre ferry connections run directly from Monterosso to Portovenere and La Spezia, stopping at the other villages along the way.