Podere Lovara
A clifftop farm, set in the Cinque Terre Park
Facing out over the eastern Ligurian Sea and accessible only on foot via a magnificent panoramic path, Podere Lovara is the fulcrum of a project to salvage an ancient agricultural world and to develop the local resources in a sustainable way.
Podere Case Lovara is currently undergoing restoration.
The opening date will be announced shortly.
To support FAI’s missions and its operations, a contribution of €3 for the visit would be most gratefully received.
Becoming an Amico FAI with a €10 contribution will entitle you to a free ticket for the Abbey of San Fruttuoso. You can also become a FAI member on site.
The route meanders along a dirt track on a slight slope and takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
By car
From Genoa: A12 Genoa-Livorno Motorway (“Autostrada A12 Genova–Livorno”) heading towards Livorno, Carrodano-Levanto exit.
From Milan: A7 Motorway (“Autostrada A7”) head south until Genoa East (“Genova Est”). Join the A12 heading towards Livorno, then take the Carrodano-Levanto exit. Follow the signs for Levanto and park on the seafront section marked as “Passeggiata a mare”.
By train
From Levanto station, take Corso Roma, continue along Corso Italia until you reach the seafront section marked as “Passeggiata a mare”. Continue along the entire eastern seafront, following first the path signposted as “sentiero 591 (ex1) Levanto-S. Antonio Mesco”, which starts from the medieval castle (“Castello Medievale”), then the path signposted as
There are no catering facilities at Podere Case Lovara, but you can use the picnic area, which has panoramic benches where you can take a rest and have something to eat while you savour the stunning view.
Comfortable shoes are recommended
