By Prachi Agrawal
● 23 Apr 19
Europe
Cinque Terre is a colourful string of five coastal villages on the rocky Italian Riviera. This UNESCO world heritage site receives a whooping 2.5 million tourists every year. However, hiking the picturesque trails of this paradise might just come with a cost.
The Cinque Terre National Park authority has imposed a new rule regarding the inappropriate footwear while hiking trails. The mountain rescue units have shown concern that travelers often go on these rugged walking trails without suitable footwear and have to be rescued. In order to keep up with the safety of the tourists, wearing any kind of inappropriate footwear including flip-flops, sandals, and pumps is strictly prohibited and disregard for this rule would mean paying a hefty fine that can costs as much as €2,500.
So, don’t forget to pack those trekking shoes with you on your trip to Cinque Terre. Here’s a list of all the five villages of Cinque Terre containing all the details you will need to explore this seaside heaven.
It is the largest and the oldest of the five villages if the Cinque Terre. The biggest beach of the whole coast is in Monterosso making it the most popular among all the villages.
Top attractions in Monterosso
Walking Trails near Monterosso
Where to eat?
This is the prettiest of the Cinque Terre’s villages and a lovely treat to the eyes. If you want to have the best view of Vernazza, walk up to the glade on the Path #2 of Vernazza-Monteresso route. The village has two beaches where you can relax and enjoy the sand and the sea.
Top attractions in Vernazza
Walking Trails near Vernazza
Where to eat?
There are plenty of restaurants on the square in the vicinity of the sea where you can enjoy a yummy meal.
Corniglia is the smallest as well as the highest village of the Cinque Terre. This village is inaccessible by car and the only way to reach is through train or on foot but it’s worth it.
Top attractions in Corniglia
Walking Trails near Corniglia
Where to eat?
Osteria a Cantina de Mananan
Manarola lies on the side of La Spezia. This small but beautiful coastal village is a perfect visit for a day.
Top attractions in Manarola
Walking Trails near Manarola
The Way to Volastra, Groppo, Path #1 or Corniglia
Where to eat?
It’s the first village in Cinque Terre on the side of La Spezia. It is divided into 3 parts: railway station, old town, and wharf. The wharf has a rocky beach as well as a mooring.
Top attractions in Riomaggiore
Walking Trails near Riomaggiore
Where to eat?
How to reach Cinque Terre?
Cinque Terre is a mountain terrain but is well connected by trains from Milan, Rome, Venice, Rimini, Genoa, Florence, Pisa, and Nice. You can also hire a car from these places if you don’t want to go by train. You can book a flight to any of these places and from there board a train or hire a car to reach your seaside destination.
Prachi Agrawal
A passionate writer with unsatiated love for stars and travelling. She loves writing and performing poetry and when she isn't doing either, you can find her binge watching Korean drama.
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