Cinque terre - ultimate beach paradise

I decided to make things hard from myself from the outset, and set off from La Spezia train station, intending to walk to Cinque terre on the other side of the peninsula. After walking in the wrong direction (straight down, instead of across, the peninsula) for two hours, I started again, taking a path that threatened wild boars in the area. It was worth the risk of goring by wild boars, because at the top of the mountain (halfway to Cinque terre, 3-4 hours walk from the train station) there is a town called Campiglia nestled amongst the hills, that you wouldnt know existed without a strenous hours-long walk uphill. I have no idea how the residents get there.

After another 3-4 hour long walk, I arrived in Riomaggiore, the first town in Cinque terre with feet with worn-out soles at 3pm. After a snack of local lemon tart (exquisite!) I jumped in the warm, warm water. Cinque terre is a paradise, with brightly coloured buildings rising up out of a sharp cliff valley from the clear, clear water. Bright coloured sailing boats laden with nets cruise around, garnishing the sparkling sea and providing the final magical touch on the perfect beach. Nearby there is the Via Della Amour, (the way of love) to the second town. Along the walk halfway down a sheer rock cliff, locks enscribed with lover's names are suspended from nets on the cliff.