But my top tip is to get the boat to Portovenere and have a look around the town and also do a hike on Palmaria Island. I have written a whole story about Portovenere and Palmaria Island , so you might like to read that to find out some more information.
Other than hiking, there are also some other ways to explore Cinque Terre and have some wonderful experiences on the Italian Riviera. Have a look at some of these options:. Cinque Terre is one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and has the wonderful combination of nature and culture. The path is very well marked and relatively easy. However, there are some options for guided tours that will help you appreciate the cultural landscape a lot more.
Cinque Terre is partly a World Heritage Site because of the small towns along the coast and how they relate to the agriculture in the hills. Regardless of when you visit, though, enjoy!
I hope this guide has helped and please ask any questions you have in the comments section below. Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar. It can be hard to know where to start when planning a trip to Cinque Terre. This rocky old mule trail marked used to connect the villages above Vernazza and now presents a moderate, scenic hike up to the hamlet of Drignano. You'll pass the Vernazza cemetery, and travel along a historic route still used for the Stations of the Cross procession at Easter.
When you reach the paved SP 51 at the top of the trail, you can turn around, or wait for a bus to Vernazza or Manarola. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
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Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. By Elizabeth Heath. Elizabeth Heath. Elizabeth Heath has lived in the Umbria region of Italy since and has been writing for TripSavvy since TripSavvy's editorial guidelines. Share Pin Email. We have decided to drive since we are heading to Lake Como and Switzerland after and a car seems most convient. I have three questions. We would like to do part of the hike.
We are staying in Manarloa. What part do you recomend, it seems like several parts are closed. Are there boats you can rent, i cant seem to find any information on that, and that seems like a fun option to see the towns from a differnt view. Thank you for your help.. Also if anyone has driven through various countries, i would love your option. I know the trains are popular but i feel like having a car would be best for us. I just dont know about crossing borders.
We are going to Switzerland, Germany and Austria afterwards. Hello Pamela. The best sections of the trail, in my opinion are between Corniglia and Vernazza, and Vernazza to Monterosso.
Check the trail closures before you go and fill in the gaps with the train. Check with your hotel for advice on where to park. Some hotels offer parking, for free or at an extra charge.
There is no issue crossing borders for the countries on your list. No checkpoints, no passport control. It will be just like driving between Florida and Georgia. If you drive on a motorway highway in Switzerland, you will need a vignette, but they sell these at the border. As for having a rental car in Switzerland, it really depends on where you are going. For places like Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken and the Bernese Oberland, and Zermatt, no car is necessary…the trains are much more convenient.
But having a car in Lugano or Luasanne is helpful for day trips. If you have any other questions, let us know. I love your comments! We are a family of 7 4 adults, 9,13,15 kids planning a 10 day trip to Italy in April We fly into Florence, and tentatively plan to stay in Lucca, then Venice then back to Florence. I have researched tours and it is going to get pricey.
Do you recommend any specific tours? It looks like trains are best for city to city travel. Any advice on how to best plan our trip? Hello Ronnie. We have some links on our Tuscany post. However, parking can be, particularly in cities and the small towns. If you have a big van, then it will be even more challenging.
In Italy, we typically recommend traveling by train because it is cheap, easy to use, and you get dropped right in the city centers. I think that most people can visit Italy just fine without joining a packaged tour. We have tons of info to help you budget your time, learn the best things to do, and book your tickets in advance. You can start with our Italy Travel Guide , but more specifically, our articles on Venice and Florence should help you out a lot.
Take a look at these and let me know if you have more questions. Would you mind sharing what time of year you were in Cinque Terre? I saw your update, with the first part of the trail closed is it still worth a visit? Should we still just take the trains and see those first few towns and then do the hiking trail starting at corniglia ending at monterosso?
Thanks for your advice. Hello Natalie. Yes, all of the towns are worth it. They are each slightly different and so much fun to walk through. For us, it was nice getting those panoramic views from the higher trail that connects Riomaggiore and Manarola, but it was very strenuous.
If you want a leisurely experience, take the trains to skip over the closed main trails. If you like the idea of leaving the crowds behind and getting unique views that many people miss, consider hiking section of a higher trail between 2 towns. Hi Julie — we are at the Cinque-Terre now staying at Riomaggiore and have just finnished a days hiking.
We enjoyed your post and i have read some more of your Italy posts as we are also doing Capris and the Amalfi coast in coming weeks. FYI — The coastal paths between Riomaggiore and Corniglia are both permanently closed until for major repair works. It was beautiful weather today, but due to rain earlier all of the coastal traks were closed today. So we caught the train to Manarola and then hiked the inland route to Cornigula. The first bit was steep but the views were spectacular and were really worth the effort.
Only took us an hour and 45 minutes so emboldened by that we had a coffee and a bite to eat and then hiked the inland route to Vernazza. This was a bit harder as the route was not as well marked as the first section, and there were hardly any other people walking this section to ask directions.
But we managed to find our way and got some even better views of the coastline. The last bit of the track down to Vernazza is particularly steep, but with a bit of care we got down safely. So not sure if he has closed up shop or just moved towns? We found another shop so we still got our Gelato fix! Tomorrow we will train it back to Cornigula and hike the Coastal paths to Monterosso as they should be officialy open then.
Thanks again for your great blogs and I hope you and your family enjoy many more great holidays! Hello Andrew. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
And thanks for the update on the trail closures. I hope you have a wonderful time for the rest of your stay in Italy. I remembered that I enjoyed your Scotland post so I took a quick look before heading to bed and appreciate your review and honesty about the hikes!
I will post about the experience when we get back! Hello Winnie. The cover photo for this post was taken at Manarola. Here is a link to a Cinque Terre website that has a bunch of different maps.
This link is for online maps. If you want a paper map, you can buy one on Amazon. Hi Julie, Going to Cinque Terre in about 2 weeks. We are planning our packing and the goal is to keep is light. My question is, can we hike the Cinque Terre in a good pair of sneakers or do we need hiking boots? We often hike in the White Mountains of NH so we are fairly experienced. We are not going to the Dolomites or any other place during our stay that would require the hiking boots. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated!
In Italian a trail is called a sentiero. The high path Sentiero no. The famous Sentiero no. There is a total elevation difference of meters between the highest and lowest points of the trail.
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