Dinner in Framura

13^th of August 2013

Framura is the third train stop and a 30 minute train ride from Monterosso in the direction of Genoa. Over the years its quaint charm and striking panoramic views have captured the attention of visitors and Framura has become more popular.

The town is set against a steep mountain and made up of little hamlets easily accessible by foot from each other. Our cousins live in the hamlet at the top of the town, quite coincidentally called Costa. Luckily it is only a short winding road to reach Costa, or alternatively, one can climb the steps leading all the way from the train station to the dizzying heights of the uppermost hamlet.

 

The piazza in Costa, a hamlet of Framura with a view of another hamlet below

 

Each hamlet has something to offer, whether it is a medieval tower, historical monument or a peaceful piazza in which to enjoy a coffee while watching the local charisma of Framura. In summer Framura offers entertainment such as concerts and plays held in the piazzas or churches. However, Framura does not have a beach but does provide a cluster of large boulders on which one can laze and from which one can dive into the cool waters of the Mediterranean.

 

The quaint, quiet streets of Framura

 

We past a lovely evening in Framura, enjoying a delicious dinner with family and watching the sun set romantically over the Mediterranean, feeling the calmness of the vast sea stretching out before us.

Framura may be one of the quieter coastal towns but the views will simple take your breath away