Parken & groengebieden in de Cinque Terre

A grassy panoramic terrace on the headland just past Manarola, with benches, a small playground and one of the best sunset views over the village. It is an easy, open space where a leashed dog can stretch out away from the crowded lanes.

The national park itself is the region's great green space: terraced vineyards, holm-oak woods and cliff paths linking the villages. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout, and the higher inland trails stay shadier and cooler than the exposed coastal route.

Levanto, the flat gateway town just north of Monterosso, has a long promenade and pine-shaded public gardens that are far kinder on dogs' paws than the villages' steep steps. It is the best local spot for a relaxed, level walk and a run of easy off-season beach access.