Cinque Terre Trip | Guide to the Villages of Cinque Terre

Riomaggiore

The village of endless sunsets and tower houses clinging to the rock.

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Manarola

A painting of colorful houses perched on a dark rocky cliff rising steeply above the sea.

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Corniglia

The only village not directly connected to the sea, perched on a breathtaking cliff about 100 meters above sea level.

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Vernazza

The only village with a natural harbor, dominated by the castle and caressed by the waves.

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Monterosso al Mare

The longest village, famous for its beautiful beaches.

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A cone-shaped paper serving filled with golden, crispy mixed fried fish, held in hand with the sea of Riomaggiore in the background.

A wooden tray with golden, soft focaccine, sliced in half and filled with generous amounts of bright green pesto and creamy stracchino cheese.

A baking tray with a golden-topped Ligurian savory rice cake, sliced and arranged on an outdoor wooden table.

A traditional steaming terracotta dish containing a baked casserole of anchovies, potatoes, and fresh cherry tomatoes, typical of Vernazza.

Sciacchetrà, a handcrafted passito wine with a bright amber color.

Gastronomy

The cone of fried fish from the Ligurian Sea.

Riomaggiore’s culinary tradition blends the bold flavors of the land with the fresh taste of the sea.

Warm pesto focaccine from Manarola

In Manarola, culinary excellence meets the simplicity of Ligurian takeaway tradition.

Corniglia Rice Cake (Rice Torta Pasqualina)

Deeply rooted in its rural heritage and in the patron saint festival of San Pietro (June 29), Corniglia’s signature specialty is the traditional savory rice cake.

The Vernazza casserole dish

The signature culinary specialty of the village is the “Tegame di Vernazza,” a traditional dish with humble origins but rich in flavor.

Monterosso Sciacchetrà

Monterosso’s winemaking tradition transforms the effort of heroic viticulture into a precious, almost legendary nectar.

The Best Hikes

Hiking in the Cinque Terre: Trails, Views, and Routes to Experience

Explore the Cinque Terre step by step, along scenic trails and through unforgettable views.

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The Via dell’Amore between Riomaggiore and Manarola, with its trail overlooking the sea and the Cinque Terre coastline.

Via dell’Amore: The Most Famous Trail in the Cinque Terre

Discover the Via dell’Amore, the picturesque trail between Riomaggiore and Manarola, featuring views of the sea and useful information for your visit.

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