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Cinque Terre

Five colorful villages, steep vineyards, and legendary hiking trails — your guide to Cinque Terre, Italy.

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View of Manarola
  1. View of village with bay, castle and small houses by the sea

    Cinque Terre Guide

  2. Balcony railing with view of village with castle and sea in the background

    Cinque Terre Hotel Tips

  3. Beach with parasols and large rocks in the water

    Monterosso al Mare

  4. View from above of the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre

    Vernazza

  5. View from the water of village with colorful houses on rocks

    Riomaggiore

  6. Paved path leading down to a village on a cliff by the sea at sunset

    Manarola

  7. View of coast with mountains and small village on rocks seen from the water

    Corniglia

Our review of Cinque Terre

  1. Flair

    Romantic, car-free, and unlike anywhere else in the world.

  2. Best time to visit

    May, June, or September give you the best weather for the hiking trails — without the peak-summer crowds.

  3. How long to stay

    Two to three days is enough to explore all five villages at a relaxed pace.

  4. Price level

    On the higher side — space is limited and demand is high, so expect to pay a premium.

  5. Food

    Order the Trofie al Pesto — it's the local pasta with fresh basil pesto, and it's seriously good.

  6. Getting around

    Leave the car behind. Trains run between the villages every few minutes and it's super easy.

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