About the Author - Pierpaolo Paradisi

A professional background in hospitality

My name is Pierpaolo Paradisi. I am a hospitality professional with more than 30 years of experience in guest services, tourism, accommodation management and hospitality-related activities.

My professional education began in 1985, when I graduated from the Hotel and Tourism Institute of Alghero, Sardinia, qualifying as a hotel receptionist and administrative assistant.

Over the years, my professional journey has taken me to different places, including Sardinia, Lombardy, England and Israel. These experiences have allowed me to develop an international perspective on hospitality and, above all, a strong understanding of the importance of welcoming people and making them feel at home.

A varied professional journey

Alongside my hospitality career, I studied Law at the University of Urbino.

For more than ten years, I was also involved in managing a community welcoming numerous guests at Fondazione Exodus in Milan. This experience further strengthened my understanding of people, hospitality and the value of human relationships.

In 2000, I created a range of food and wine products and founded Alter-Eno, combining my interest in local products, food culture and hospitality.

My connection with Cinque Terre

Since 2013, my professional and personal journey has been closely connected to Prevo, a small hillside hamlet in the Cinque Terre National Park, located along the Blue Path between Corniglia and Vernazza.

Here, I manage and promote accommodation facilities and have developed first-hand knowledge of the territory, its paths, landscapes, traditions and everyday life.

Living and working in this particular part of Cinque Terre has given me a perspective that goes beyond the usual tourist itineraries. I know the quieter corners, the practical challenges of visiting the area and the details that can make a stay more enjoyable.

Sharing local knowledge

Through The Heart of Cinque Terre, I share practical information, personal observations and recommendations to help visitors discover this extraordinary coastline.

My aim is to provide useful, honest and locally grounded information about accommodation, hiking, villages, food, transport and the many experiences that make Cinque Terre unique.

The information published on this website draws on years of professional experience and direct knowledge of the area.

Pierpaolo Paradisi
Hospitality Professional | Local Accommodation Manager | Cinque Terre