Cinque Terre

Riomaggiore

Vernazza

Monterosso al Mare

Corniglia

Manarola

The Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera. It is in the Liguria region of Italy, to the west of the city of La Spezia, and comprises five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over the centuries, people have carefully built terraces on the rugged, steep landscape right up to the cliffs that overlook the sea. Part of its charm is the lack of visible corporate development. Paths, trains and boats connect the villages, and cars cannot reach them from the outside. The Cinque Terre area is a very popular tourist destination.

Cinque Terre Highlights

Italy in Brief

The Cinque Terre Park Area Takes Steps Toward Self-Protection

Authorities in the Cinque Terre and the broader Liguria region have announced initial steps in plans to combat the climate emergency and the consequences of overtourism.

Travel

3 Winter Hikes in Liguria for Escaping the Cold

From sweeping views across the Mediterranean to olive terraces and citrus groves, discover the charms of the Italian Riviera during the off season.

Christmas

Five of the Most Original ‘Presepi’ in Italy

Christmas in Italy wouldn’t be the same without the various representations of the nativity scene. Here are five of the most unique.

Events

Things to Do and See in Italy in December 2021

This December in Italy is jam-packed with festive events from North to South so you’ll want to save our “best of” list on what to do and where to go.

Cinema

Travel to the Italian Riviera with Pixar’s New Animated Film “Luca”

Experience a summer filled with gelato, pasta, Vespa rides and lots of adventures in a coming-of-age, heartwarming story inspired by “Luca” Italian director’s own childhood memories.