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Cinque Terre
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Cinque Terre

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Cinque Terre is located on the Riviera Ligure and consists of five fishing villages built on cliffs: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Travel between the villages is mainly by coastal railway, ferry, and hiking trails, which has helped preserve the old appearance of the fishing villages: red, yellow, orange, and pink houses are stacked layer by layer along the steep slopes, extending all the way to the rocks by the sea. Each of the five villages has its own highlights: Monterosso al Mare is nestled in a bay and features a rare, expansive sandy beach in this area, perfect for swimming; Vernazza embraces a natural small harbor, and looking down from the Ruins of Doria Tower on the heights behind the village, the entire bay is in full view; Corniglia is the only village of the five that is not directly on the sea, sitting alone on a cliff top about 100m high; the colorful houses of Manarola are embedded in dark rocks, and at dusk, the village and the sea in the same frame make for a classic photo opportunity; Riomaggiore is located at the southern end of the five villages, with its main street sloping down to a harbor filled with small boats. The hillsides also hide another aspect of this coastline: over hundreds of years, ancestors built extensive dry-stone walls on the steep slopes and created layers of terraces to grow grapes, turning the cliffs into arable land. The sweet wine Sciacchetrà, made from air-dried grapes, is produced in small quantities and is a representative local sweet wine; paired with Monterosso al Mare anchovies, Genoese-style pesto, and focaccia, it makes for an authentic Ligurian seafood meal. The classic coastal hiking route connecting the villages offers an overlook of the entire colorful coastline from above the cliffs.Monterosso Al Mare · 15.2km from La Spezia

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La Spezia: Florence, Pisa w/Leaning Tower & Accademia Option
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La Spezia Audio Tour: Sacred Stones and Artistic Echoes
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From La Spezia: Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion
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La Spezia: Full-Day Pisa and Lucca Excursion
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Genoa Highlights Audio Tour: Historic Architectural Splendor
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Lucca Audio Tour: Echoes of Palaces, Piety, and Timeless Walls
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La Spezia: Pasta & Tiramisu Class in a Local Home by Cesarine
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La Spezia: Pasta & Tiramisu Class in a Local Home
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La Spezia: Taste Cinque Terre on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better
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La Spezia: Taste Cinque Terre on a Full Meal Food Tour
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Holiday Golfo dei Poeti: Boat Tour and Tasting
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La Spezia: Private Cooking Class at a Local's Home
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Portovenere: Cinque Terre Cruise with Lunch & Drinks
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Cinque Terre Hiking Small Group Tour from La Spezia Train Station
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Cinque Terre Hiking Small Group Tour from La Spezia port
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Boat Tour of the 3 Islands & Portovenere
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Cinque Terre Tour and Limoncino by Train from La Spezia
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Da La Spezia: Cinque Terre & Portovenere Boat Tour
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From Florence: 1-day tour to Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre and Leaning Tower of Pisa
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From Florence: Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip
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水漫三楼3 October 2026
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Cinque Terre, located on the Italian coast in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, is a collective name for five cliffside villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. In 1997, Cinque Terre, along with Portovenere, the Palmaria Islands, Tino, and Tinetto, were nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status, and in 1999, they were designated a national park. Many tourists choose to hike among these five villages to experience the beauty of the Italian countryside. For those who prefer a less strenuous experience, shorter hiking trails or train journeys are available. Alternatively, one can stay in a guesthouse for a while, focusing solely on the charm of the fishing villages.

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翱翔的大鲨鱼14 September 2020
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The scenery here is beautiful. The small houses on the cliff face the sea. Bougainvillea blooms in spring and the sea water is warm in summer. It is a place that photography enthusiasts like to go to, because you can capture beautiful scenery with just a casual shot here.

Riomaggiore

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是行者无疆20 December 2022
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I have been to many places in Italy, including big cities such as the fashion capital Milan, the historical city Rome, the water city Venice, and the cultural treasure Florence, but my favorite is Cinque Terre. It seems that here, you can really experience the life of the locals and enjoy life comfortably.

Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre

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suifeng201930 May 2020
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The Via dei Fiori is the shortest and easiest section of the Cinque Terre trail, about one kilometer long. The road is carved out of a cliff not too high from the ground, with cliffs on one side and waves on the other, and the surrounding guardrails are hung with love locks.

Via dell' Amore

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小思文18 April 2020
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Part of the core area of ​​​​Cinque Terre, this place is really a masterpiece. It is built on a cliff and has very good facilities. Corniglia also has railway transportation. Many Italians have holiday houses here.

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Don't miss these attractions in La Spezia: Cinque Terre, Riomaggiore, and Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre. If you like Culture & history, try La Spezia: Florence, Pisa w/Leaning Tower & Accademia Option. If you enjoy Food & drink, try La Spezia: Pasta & Tiramisu Class in a Local Home by Cesarine.

You can give La Spezia: Pasta & Tiramisu Class in a Local Home by Cesarine and La Spezia: Pasta & Tiramisu Class in a Local Home a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

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