
Levanto is a country of ancient origins, abandoned between the sea and a suggestive valley whose dorsal covered from woods, ulivi and vineyards they constitute a splendid scenery.
Its valley is rejoined to the sea with the promontory of the Punta Mesco, that reenters in the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre .
The beauty of the sea backdrops has made the line of before sea the same promontory the heart of the Riserva Marina delle Cinque Terre.
On the surrounding hills they are situated small suburbs that have preserved their ancient colors, small installations, mills, chapels and sanctuaries hidden among the thick vegetation.
Levanto is for a long time famous tourist place, visited every year by many tourists attracted by the crystalline sea and by the possibility to visit the near National Park of the Cinque Terre that also offers great attractions for the impassioned ones of trekking.
And' in fact possible departing from Levanto and crossing a marvelous path on the sea, partly shaded, to reach Monterosso, passing for Punta Mesco, where still the rests of an ancient monastery remain today from which a good sight enjoys him on both the coasts to precipice on the sea.
Besides the Cinque Terre are easily attainable from Levanto with the train (during the summer period the railway service is strengthened with train-shuttle), or with the farry boat that departs twice a day, morning and first afternoon, from the wharf in front of Villa Agnelli.
The ample gulf of Levanto and the different backdrops allow the creation of so that surfable some tall ones also over 3 meters that make the famous country among the surfers as big wave spot