If you’re set on visiting Cinque Terre this summer, but want to avoid the crowds at all costs, there is a hidden gem you might want to check out.

Lerici is a charming town located on the Ligurian coast of Italy, in the province of La Spezia, on the eastern shore of the Gulf of La Spezia.

This gulf is also known as the Gulf of Poets, named after the many famous poets, including Lord Byron and Percy Shelley, who found inspiration in the area.

The town is renowned for its stunning natural…