Cinque Terre (Cinque Terre) from Italian translates as "five lands." This poetic name marks on the map the territory of a national park in the Liguria region in the north-west of the country, which is visited annually by millions of tourists from around the world.
muratart / Shutterstock.comFive fishing villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
There are travel restrictions for travelers in the Cinque Terre. It is forbidden to drive a car, so everyone gets to Riomaggiore by train from Genoa or La Spezia. The road takes up to two hours.
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- Riomaggiore - Manarola - 20 minutes;
- Manarola - Corniglia - 45 minutes;
- Corniglia - Vernazza - 1.5 hours;
- Vernazza - Monterosso - 1.5 hours.
leoks / Shutterstock.comThe beaches and access to the sea in the Cinque Terre are steep with a stone bottom. Only in Vernazza and Monterosso there are places where you can lie on the warm sand.
JeniFoto / Shutterstock.comWe advise you to read: a romantic trip to the Cinque Terre for two.
Riomaggiore
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leoks / Shutterstock.comHave you been to these parts? Then share photos in the comments, tell us about your impressions and give practical advice to those who are just planning a trip to the Cinque Terre.
