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Old Mar 22nd, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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Swimming in May in Cinque Terre
Does anyone know if the sea in Cinque Terre is warm enough to swim in Mid May?
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Old Mar 22nd, 2006 | 05:04 AM
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Cat--we were in CT in mid-May 2004 and the Sea of Liguria was icy cold.
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Old Mar 22nd, 2006 | 05:15 AM
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Too cold, sorry !
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Old Mar 23rd, 2006 | 05:10 AM
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Thanks anyway, I'll just have to enjoy the walks and the food.
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Old Mar 23rd, 2006 | 05:50 AM
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I wouldn't rule it out. We were there in mid April a few years ago, and it was cool, but we were able to wade in. I would think that mid May might be doable on a warm day. However we are used to swimming in Maine!
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Old Mar 24th, 2006 | 06:12 AM
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We swam in the sea at the CT (as did lots of others) in 2004 at the beginning of May. It was perfectly warm. I would definitely plan for it! It was warmer than many lakes ever get in July/August here in Canada.
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Old Mar 24th, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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What is too cold or too warm depends entirely on your experiences and personal preferences,

It's colder than Florida then - but warmer than the North Atlantic (which I find just fine in the end of May - but Maine IS too cold.)
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Old Mar 26th, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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will be in CT in late June. Do most folks swim at beach then?
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Old Mar 28th, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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I've been there in late June and the sea is lovely and warm. The beaches get a bit crowded in the afternoon when the Italian kids head to the beach after school for water volleyball.
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