This is a bonus article to complement our special report on the Cinque Terre: The Cinque Terre National Park, established in 1999, charges a fee for the usage of path #2 Riomaggiore-Monterosso. The objective is to collect funds necessary for the maintenance of the paths. This summer, the park will be introducing two new types of cards to replace …
The Best Times to Visit the Cinque Terre
This is a bonus article to complement our May 2014 Special Report on the Cinque Terre: The Cinque Terre are at their best during the shoulder seasons of summer. Late-April and May offer less crowds and cooler walking temperatures but the weather can be unpredictable. The second half of September and all of October are usually beautiful. After the kids …
Getting Around the Cinque Terre: Car, Train, Boat and on Foot
In the Cinque Terre, one can enjoy basking in the sun with a soft breeze off the sea, trekking the endless trails with their panoramic vistas, exploring the picturesque fishing villages, or just soaking in some local atmosphere in colorful villages.
Riomaggiore: Cinque Terre Village
Riomaggiore is a wonderful example of the classic method of construction used by the Genovese.
Manarola: Cinque Terre Village
Manarola has been sneaking up on Vernazza in the Cinque Terre popularity contest.The swimming area is concentrated around a rocky island in the middle of the port where tourists and locals alike have fun by taking the 40-foot jump from the top to the sea below.
Where to Eat in the Cinque Terre: Our Favorite Restaurants
Our insiders pick their favorite places to eat in the five villages of the Cinque Terre. There's a restaurant built into the train tracks in Monterosso, a spot for the most traditional Ligurian dishes and eateries with views to die for...
Levanto: Nearby Village Known for Beaches and Surf
Known for its sprawling beach and good surf (by Italian standards), Levanto is popular with European beach-lovers, scuba divers, families and tourists "in the know."
Portofino: Picture-Perfect on the Ligurian Coast
Literally picture perfect with its colorful village dwellings, impeccably kept gardens, uber-yachts occupying the tinny harbor and magnificent villas jutting out from behind the line trees, Portofino has long been a popular destination for the rich and famous.
Portovenere: Colorful Facades in This Seaside Village
The colorful façades and pedestrians-only calata (promenade) make Portovenere the quintessential Ligurian seaside village.
Lerici: Beauty in Liguria’s Bay of Poets
Lerici is located in the spectacular "Gulf of Poets" (otherwise known as the Bay of La Spezia), famous for its natural beauty. Near Liguria's border with Tuscany, this picturesque village dates back to medieval times.