Punta Corvo and Monesteroli, unique beauty destinations on the opposite ends of the Gulf of Poets united by one detail: the challenging stairs to reach them.
Liguria is not a simple destination; it is
generous in beauty but also in
challenges. Even in the far east of the region, in the La Spezia area, some of the most picturesque places are those that are reached
with no easy walks.
Among these surely are the
beach of Punta Corvo and the
Monesteroli houses.
Both destinations can be reached by
stairways drawn on steep coasts,
breathtaking so much
for the stunning views and the effort requested to reach them.
Punta Corvo: 700 steps in the maquis
The
beaches in the La Spezia area are not numerous, but Punta Corvo is one of the most deserted (although in summer it can be jam-packed as it is accessible from Bocca di Magra and Fiumaretta with a small ferry service).
Leave from Montemarcello, with a path that starts in the typical
Mediterranean vegetation, looking leisurely, in front of the Garden Bar, between the houses of the beautiful village.
Gradually, the trail – which has in total more than
700 steps – turns out more and more hard, and ends up with a
steep section, near the beach and in full sun.
The
descent, although to be performed
carefully as the steps are all built by hand, is
not a problem; the
ascent, well, yes.
Of course, the view of the beach of
fine dark pebbles, of the
landscape, the crystal
clear water and the walk’s awesomeness itself are definitely
worth the effort.