Just visited Portovenere & Tellaro (felt way more relaxed than Cinque Terre)

I was in this part of the Italian Riviera recently and ended up spending time in Portovenere and Tellaro, and honestly I didn’t expect to like it this much.

Both places have that same colorful coastal vibe, but felt way calmer and more local. Tellaro especially was super quiet, just people hanging out by the sea, no rush, no big crowds.

Cinque Terre is obviously beautiful, but it felt a bit too packed when I went. This area felt like a more authentic version of that same coastline.

If anyone’s planning a trip and wants something similar but less crowded I’d definitely recommend looking into this side of Liguria.