11 Pictures to Make You Fall in Love with Tellaro

I’ve kept a secret for too long. But today I’m here to share that secret! Yes, it is the Ligurian town of Tellaro!! If you’re looking to visit an off the beaten track town near the Cinque Terre- Tellaro is the answer. It is seriously one of the best kept secrets of Northern Italy. Here are 11 pictures that will make you fall in love with Tellaro.

11 Pictures to make you fall in love with Tellaro

Tellaro is a tiny colorful Ligurian village, away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy towns. Despite being only 50 minutes from the Cinque Terre, it is unique and surreal. Tellaro is local and gorgeous. It has back alleys and streets that are charming, water that is inviting, food that is sumptuous and people that are truly hospitable. And the sunsets here are beyond magical……

If you are looking to be away from the crowds for a complete cultural and language immersion, Tellaro is seriously the best!

It is that little corner of Italy you never knew existed….

Needless to say, Tellaro is effortlessly romantic. It might not be to everyone’s liking because it is small and far away from big city life. But if you need a holiday to unwind by the sun and the sea visit the lesser known Ligurian town of Tellaro!

The next 11 pictures should justify my point as to why you should visit Tellaro!

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Do you feel that magical pull to visit Tellaro??

Eat, Pray & Love in Tellaro

Where to Eat in Tellaro:

• Fresh foccaccia from “In Forno in Piazzetta“
• Pesto and local cheese from Salumeria Bottega del Borgo
• Coffee, cornetto and aperitivo from “Bar Ondine” & “Bar La Marina”.

My friend Pietro from Bar Ondine (He doesn’t work there now)

Where to Pray in Tellaro:

• Chiesa di San Giorgia (currently under renovation and scaffolded) -a 13th century church with a mind blowing view of the Ligurian Sea. It is a stone’s throw awa from Piazza della Marina and well worth a stop.
• Chiesa di Stella Maris -a modern looking church with a panoramic view of the sea. The Tourism office is just below the church. What else could one want??

What’s more to Love about Tellaro:

• Celebration of the Birth of Jesus every year on 24th December at the Tellaro harbour. Over 1000 people from nearby villages and towns come to see this historic event. Over 5000 candles are used to cover all the streets of this village for this very night! It’s a festival like no other. The display of firecrackers at the end is overwhelming!

• The Soto-ria Gallery is also worth a peek as its a constant reminder about the town’s past. The gallery was used as a defense mechanism against the Catalans till the 19th century.
• The Octopus. The Octopus?? Why, you might think?? Because in the 17th century when a pirate was coming to attack Tellaro, a giant octopus apparently rang the bell of the church when the guardian was asleep.
• So the Octopus saved the village of Tellaro from the pirates! Since then, the people of Tellaro worship the Octopus. It is a common sight to see Octopus paintings, Octupus door handles and knick knacks in this hamlet. There’s even a Festival of the Octopus every second Sunday of August!

How to get to Tellaro:

Tellaro has no train station so it can be reached best by car. Take a train till La Spezia and hire a taxi to get to Tellaro. From La Spezia you can also take buses to Lerici (only 15 minutes from Tellaro) and then another bus to Tellaro. Even in winter, there are regular bus service runs between the two towns.

Where to Stay in Tellaro:

Honestly there has been a mushroom growth in the number of Bread and Breakfasts across the world, not just Italy. And you can’t go wrong with best host reviews. I’d suggest you to check this B&B where my husband and I stayed or this fantastic place overlooking the sea. 

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