We visited Cinque Terre on a day bus tour from Florence and despite a confusing rushed start to the morning once we were on the bus headed for La Spezia things seemed to calm down. We were able to visit 4 of the 5 villages that make up this quaint area.Taking the train from La Spezia our first stop was Monterosso. We had lunch a little beach side restaurant. Pasta because when in Italy... From there we made our backwards stopping at Vernazza where it was a short walk down to the water from the station and the first taste of the iconic fishing village vista that is synonymous with Cinque Terre. Before moving on to Manarola and finally Riomaggiore where we were able to catch the start of a beautiful sunset.There was a lot to fit in one day especially with the lengthy distance to Florence but it was worth every minute.I would definitely look to stay in or near the villages if I were to visit again. The hiking trail across the 5 villages looks very intriguing.
Cinque Terre Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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The Cinque Terre is located on the coast of the La Spezia province in the Liguria region of Italy. This small but delicate Italian national park consists of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riviera. The five cliffside towns of Omaggiore with their Cinque Terre, Port Venere and the three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and have been selected as one of the most important places in the world where human beings do not destroy their natural features. Case, an outstanding example of shaping and transforming the environment. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea from the historic, spectacular and colourful hamlets, nestled among rock reliefs and steep cliffs and overlooking the coast, the world-famous terraced hillside vineyards, the villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, This is the Cinque Terre, this is Liguria. Colourful, charming and unpretentious, seaside villages surrounded by agricultural terrain form part of this Cinque Terre National Park Reserve. The village of Manarola soars over a pile of black boulders from which colorful houses appear to emerge. In addition to its beauty, Manarola is also known for its premium olive oil and the acclaimed Pacito wine "Sciachetrà".
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Show More ReviewsWe visited Cinque Terre on a day bus tour from Florence and despite a confusing rushed start to the morning once we were on the bus headed for La Spezia things seemed to calm down. We were able to visit 4 of the 5 villages that make up this quaint area.Taking the train from La Spezia our first stop was Monterosso. We had lunch a little beach side restaurant. Pasta because when in Italy... From there we made our backwards stopping at Vernazza where it was a short walk down to the water from the station and the first taste of the iconic fishing village vista that is synonymous with Cinque Terre. Before moving on to Manarola and finally Riomaggiore where we were able to catch the start of a beautiful sunset.There was a lot to fit in one day especially with the lengthy distance to Florence but it was worth every minute.I would definitely look to stay in or near the villages if I were to visit again. The hiking trail across the 5 villages looks very intriguing.