Plage de Fegina, Sand beach in Monterosso al Mare, Italy
Plage de Fegina is the main sand beach in Monterosso al Mare, stretching along the Mediterranean coast with clear water and natural protection from surrounding rocky headlands. The shoreline is lined with fine golden sand that shelters beneath the town's elevated terrain.
The beach gained prominence during the 19th century when the railway connection linked Monterosso to the surrounding regions, transforming a quiet fishing settlement into a destination for visitors. This infrastructure shift redirected the community's relationship with tourism and trade.
The beach remains a gathering place where locals and visitors mix naturally, with fishing boats still anchored along the shore as a tangible link to the town's seafaring past. This maritime presence shapes how people experience and move through the space.
The beach offers lounger and umbrella rentals, with restaurants and shops lining the seafront promenade throughout the season. Visitors can comfortably walk the shoreline and access services right along the waterfront without needing to venture far.
A large concrete Neptune sculpture known as Il Gigante rises 14 meters (46 feet) against the rocky cliff face at the beach's edge, placed there over a century ago. This statue has become an iconic marker of the shoreline for both locals and travelers.
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