Fiascherino, Coastal beach in Lerici, Italy
Fiascherino is a pebble beach on the Ligurian coast near Lerici, made up of two small coves divided by a rocky point that reaches into the sea. Tall cliffs border the coves on either side, and natural caves open into the rock face right at the water's edge.
Fiascherino started as a small fishing settlement with little attention from the outside world. In the early 20th century, the English writer D. H. Lawrence spent time there, which brought the place to wider notice and gradually drew visitors to this stretch of coast.
The name Fiascherino is thought to come from an old word linked to fishing activity along this stretch of coast. Small boats still rest on the pebbles, and the unhurried pace of the place reflects a way of life tied to the sea rather than to tourism.
Reaching the beach requires walking down a steep flight of steps, so wearing comfortable shoes and travelling light makes the descent easier. Parking at the top is limited, so coming early in the day or arriving by bicycle gives a better chance of finding a spot.
D. H. Lawrence wrote letters from Fiascherino describing the light and the seclusion of the place, and those letters still exist for anyone curious about its literary past. The coves he described have changed very little since then and still look much as he recorded them.
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