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Moneglia
Half a day to one night: a quiet beach town between Genoa and Cinque Terre. Go for a swim and a slow lunch, then move on.
Moneglia is a small coastal town in Liguria, about an hour southeast of Genoa and 30 minutes northwest of Cinque Terre. It has a sandy beach, a few historic buildings and a relaxed pace. Most travellers use it as a half-day stop or a single-night break between Genoa and the Cinque Terre.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed)
- Airports
- GOA · MXP
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Moneglia113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Moneglia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyMoneglia is safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGOA Genoa Cristoforo Colombo (About 1 h by train or car; budget airlines serve it.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- BeerBeer (draft)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Budget bedHostel bed or guesthouse single, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a 3-star hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in a 3-star hotel, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GOA Genoa Cristoforo Colombo (About 1 h by train or car; budget airlines serve it.) · MXP Milan Malpensa (About 3 h by direct train, 4 h with a change in Genoa.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Moneglia: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. For the region, the train station has regular service to Genoa, Sestri Levante and Cinque Terre. A car is a hindrance in the centre; park outside the ZTL.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Train from Moneglia station, about 30 min to Monterosso
Buy Cinque Terre Trekking Card before you board.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Train to Santa Margherita Ligure (about 40 min), then bus or ferry
Ferry runs Apr–Oct only.
Sestri Levante
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Train, about 10 min
Bay of Silence beach and a walkable old town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre near the beach
Hotels and B&Bs within 5 min walk of the sand and restaurants.
Hills above Moneglia
Quieter, with views; you need a car or a taxi to get down.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–150 (≈ US$95–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a 3-star hotel1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Train Genoa–Moneglia, one way2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Train Cinque Terre–Moneglia, one way2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €38 |
| Trip total≈ €207 per person per day, bed included | €414≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Pizza margherita | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Seafood pasta | €14–20 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Beer (draft) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Gelato (two scoops) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| 5 km taxi | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
| Train to Genoa, one way | €8–10 (≈ US$10–12) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The beach gets crowded in August; arrive early.
- ZTL (limited traffic zone) in the old centre: check signs before driving.
- Train strikes happen without notice: check the Trenitalia app on the day.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
The US consulate in Milan is the nearest; most other countries have consulates in Genoa or Milan.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Moneglia → Genoa: about €8–10 (≈ US$10–12), about 1 h (check)
- Train Moneglia → Monterosso: about €5 (≈ US$6), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi from station to centre: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koh-stah)
- Dov'è la spiaggia? — Where is the beach? (doh-veh lah spee-ah-jah)
- Posso pagare con la carta? — Can I pay by card? (poh-soh pah-gah-reh kon lah kar-tah)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel kohn-toh pehr fah-voh-reh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Moneglia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Beach and tower pages with seasonal opening hours.
- Eat pages with last orders and reservation links.
- Train schedule widget for Moneglia station.
- ZTL map overlay for the old centre.
Sources
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