Cinque Terre — meaning Five Lands — is an area comprising five villages on Italy's northwest coast whose culture and natural beauty has made it a popular spot for visitors and a key inspiration for Portorosso, the fictional town that serves as the setting for Pixar's latest film, Luca.

Is Portorosso a real place?

Although Portorosso is a fictional place created for the film, there are a number of potential inspirations that are worth highlighting to help audiences appreciate the location. ... Within Luca, Portorosso is situated on the Italian Riviera which, of course, is a real place.

What is the setting for Luca?

Set on the Italian Riviera, the film centers on Luca Paguro, a young sea monster boy with the ability to assume human form while on land, who explores the town of Portorosso with his new best friend, Alberto Scorfano, experiencing a life-changing summer adventure.