Monterosso is the only station in the Cinque Terre that welcomes you with an open square directly overlooking the Fegina seafront. Unlike the other villages, the spaces here are broad and bright. As soon as you step off the platform, you are greeted by a breathtaking view of the famous "Giant Statue" beach. Inside the station, you will find the Park Info Point, where you can buy the Cinque Terre Card or ask for details about the SVA trail connecting to Vernazza. The station features restrooms (free with the Card) and, most importantly for travelers, hosts an official luggage storage service right inside the building— it’s perfect if you want to spend a final day at the beach before heading home.
Upon exiting, two distinct sides of the village await: turning right takes you along the modern Fegina promenade, ideal for those seeking well-equipped beach clubs. If you head left, a beautiful walk through a short pedestrian tunnel leads you into the heart of the Old Town (Borgo Antico), with its narrow alleys and traditional restaurants. As the largest station in the area, many long-distance trains (Intercity and Frecce) stop here, making it the most convenient departure point for those traveling back toward Milan, Genoa or Rome.
History of the Station:
Monterosso station is deeply tied to the village's transformation from a humble fishing hamlet to an elite tourist destination. It is said that when the railway arrived in the 19th century, the locals were the first to grasp the potential of tourism…turning the areas around the tracks into lemon groves and elegant hotels. A curious anecdote concerns the tunnel, connecting the new part of town to the Old Town: before its construction, the two neighborhoods were separated by the San Cristoforo promontory and only communicated via steep stairs or by boat. The railway literally "opened" the mountain, forever changing the face of the village. Also, during heavy storms, waves sometimes crash against the barriers right below the tracks, giving waiting passengers a spectacular display of the sea’s raw power.