Monterosso, the northernmost town of the Cinque Terre, 93km (58 miles) E of Genoa
Olive groves and vineyards clinging to hillsides, proud villages perched above the sea, hidden coves nestled at the foot of dramatic cliffs -- the Cinque Terre is about as beautiful a coastline as you're likely to find in Europe. What's best about the Cinque Terre (named for the five neighboring towns of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore) is what are not here -- automobiles, large-scale development, or much else by way of 20th- and 21st-century interference. The pastimes in the Cinque Terre don't get much more elaborate than walking from one lovely village to another along trails that afford spectacular vistas; plunging into the Mediterranean or basking in the sun on your own waterside boulder; and indulging in the tasty local food and wine.
Not too surprisingly, these charms have not gone unnoticed, and American tourists especially have been coming here in increasing numbers. In summer (weekends are worst), you are likely to find yourself in a long procession of like-minded, English-speaking trekkers making their way down the coast or elbow to elbow with day-trippers from an excursion boat. Even so, the Cinque Terre still manages to escape the hubbub that afflicts so many coastlines, and even a short stay here is likely to reward you with one of the most memorable seaside visits of a lifetime.
Cinque Terre Travel Experiences
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Thighs and Buns of Steel
We decided over breakfast on our last day in Piedmont to drive the tin can down the motorway to our next stop rather than catch trains (s... Continue reading »
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Cinque Terre
The rather aptly named Cinque Terre (Five Lands) refers to the five cities of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore o... Continue reading »
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Cinque Terre--Italy's Grand Canyon
We arrived in Cinque Terre on Tuesday, July 10, amidst the throng of tourists and parked our rental car in the long-term parking area by... Continue reading »
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3 Days on the Med
Time to leave the fast and furious city of Rome. Its an exciting city but it was good to get going again on the train. Got to... Continue reading »
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Cinque Terre
People, stunning scenery, people, great walking, people, simple and exquisite food, oh and more people.....!We are visiting the Cinque Te... Continue reading »
