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Cinque Terre (meaning "five lands") is five candy-coloured fishing villages clinging to the cliffs along the Ligurian Sea: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. It's a car-free World Heritage site of brightly coloured houses stacked up the cliffs, linked by trains and the most beautiful coastal walking trails in Italy, with Manarola being the most photogenic village of them all.
Why stay in Cinque Terre
Manarola village
The most photogenic of the brightly coloured cliffside villages in Cinque Terre, especially at sunset.
Walk the Sentiero Azzurro
A clifftop trail linking the five villages, with breathtaking views of the sea and terraced vineyards.
Coastal railway
Ride the Cinque Terre Express to hop between the five villages in minutes, the easiest way to see them all.
Swimming and boat trips
Monterosso has the area's only sandy beach, while sightseeing boats give you a view of the villages from the water.
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Local dishes to try in Cinque Terre
- 1🌿
Trofie al pesto
Twisted pasta with Genoese basil pesto, the original homeland of authentic pesto.
📍 Ligurian food - 2🐟
Acciughe di Monterosso
Fresh anchovies from Monterosso, fried or salt-cured, the area's most famous catch.
📍 Seafood - 3🫓
Focaccia
Flatbread drizzled with olive oil and salt, a classic snack of the Liguria region.
📍 Street food - 4🍋
Sciacchetrà
A sweet wine made from sun-dried grapes of Cinque Terre, rare and emblematic of the area.
📍 Local wine - 5🦐
Fritto misto
A mix of battered, deep-fried seafood served in a paper cone to eat while strolling the harbour.
📍 Seafood
- 1🏘️
Manarola
The most iconic of the colourful cliffside villages, a hugely popular evening photo spot.
📍 Cinque Terre - 2⛵
Vernazza
The prettiest village, with a natural harbour, a medieval tower, and pastel houses ringing the bay.
📍 Cinque Terre - 3🏖️
Monterosso al Mare
The largest village and the only one with a sandy beach, great for swimming and relaxing.
📍 Cinque Terre - 4🍇
Corniglia
The only village perched high on the cliffs without sea access, surrounded by terraced vineyards and wonderfully quiet.
📍 Cinque Terre - 5🌅
Riomaggiore
The southernmost village and gateway to Cinque Terre, with colourful houses cascading down to a tiny harbour.
📍 Cinque Terre - 6🥾
Sentiero Azzurro
The clifftop trail linking the villages, with the loveliest sea and vineyard views; a Trekking Card is required.
📍 Along the coast
Things to do in Cinque Terre
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3 Cinque Terre hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.4Upper-mid
★ 9.2Upper-midLa Torretta Lodge Manarola
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🚆 Getting around Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre Express train
The best way to explore, linking all five villages every 15-30 minutes; buy a Cinque Terre Card for unlimited rides.
Walk the coastal trail
Hike between villages for gorgeous views; some sections require a pass and may close in bad weather.
Village boats
Ferries connect the villages (except Corniglia), giving you a view from the sea you can't get from the train.
Car-free zone
Cars are banned from all the villages; it's best to park at La Spezia and take the train in.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Cinque Terre
How many days do you need for Cinque Terre?+
One to two days. In a single day you can rush through all five villages by train, but staying overnight in one village lets you enjoy the quiet mornings and evenings after the day-trippers leave, plus the sunset at Manarola.
Is the Cinque Terre Card worth it?+
Very much so if you plan to visit several villages. The card covers unlimited train rides between the five villages and La Spezia, plus access to some trail sections, and you can buy it at any train station.
Which village should I stay in?+
Monterosso suits you if you want a beach and plenty of accommodation. Vernazza and Manarola are the prettiest and most romantic but have limited rooms, while the neighbouring town of La Spezia has more options at lower prices.
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