Heading east out of the big resort of Sestri Levante, the train line and coastal road disappear into a series of tunnels that last almost until La Spezia. The slow bus route loops through coastal resorts and past red marble quarries inland before arriving at the unpretentious small town of Lévanto , last settlement before the Cinque Terre. Its sandy beach - the best for miles around - inexpensive hotels and good transport links make it a perfect base for exp... [More]