Cinque Terre

Hiking through all these five coastal towns on the Italian riviera is a Top 50 bucket list experience, with each of the five cities offering their own unique charm and character.

Key Insights

• Staying in La Spezia and doing a boat ride to Monterosso and then hiking or taking the train back is a great way to see the Cinque Terre from a variety of perspectives.

• The peak season in the summer will mean these little towns will be packed to the gills! If you can, visit in the shoulder seasons to get a little taste of good weather and thinner crowds.

Hiking

• Hiking from town to town is the ultimate way to see Cinque Terre, unfortunately, due to landslides and damage, most of the route is currently closed. Monterosso to Vernazza, which is the most difficult of the hikes, is still open and a nice hike between these two towns. Consider taking the train or even boat to connect to the other towns.

By Train

• Hiking from town to town is the ultimate way to see Cinque Terre, unfortunately, due to landslides and damage, most of the route is currently closed. Monterosso to Vernazza, which is the most difficult of the hikes, is still open and a nice hike between these two towns. Consider taking the train or even boat to connect to the other towns.

By Boat

• Hiking from town to town is the ultimate way to see Cinque Terre, unfortunately, due to landslides and damage, most of the route is currently closed. Monterosso to Vernazza, which is the most difficult of the hikes, is still open and a nice hike between these two towns. Consider taking the train or even boat to connect to the other towns.

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