Explore Riomaggiore
Riomaggiore is the largest of the five Cinque terre villages. Its peeling pastel buildings march down a steep ravine to a tiny harbour and glow romantically at sunset. The hills between here and La Spezia are amazing to explore.
Explore Manarola
Manarola is bequeathed with grapevines and it is famous for its sweet Sciacchetrà wine. It’s also awash with priceless medieval relics, supporting claims that it is the oldest of the five. Due to its proximity to Riomaggiore (852m away), the village is heavily trafficked
Explore Corniglia
Corniglia is the ‘quiet’ middle village that sits atop a 100m- rocky promontory. It is the only Cinque Terre settlement without direct sea access, although steep steps lead down to a rocky cove. Narrow alleys and colourfully painted four-storey houses characterise the ancient core, a timeless streetscape that was namechecked in Boccaccio’s Decameron.
Explore Vernazza
Vernazza’s small harbour is the only secure landing point on the Cinque Terre coast. Lined with little cafes, a main cobbled street (Via Roma) links seaside Piazza Marconi with the train station.
Explore Monterosso
The most accessible village by car and the only Cinque Terre settlement to have a proper beach, Monterosso is the last of the quintet. The village, known for its lemon trees and anchovies, is delightful. Split in two, its new and old halves are linked by an underground tunnel burrowed beneath the San Cristoforo promontory.
