Cinque Terre Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera, Liguria
About Cinque Terre
All the towns slope down to sea-level except for Corniglia, which is perched on top of a tall cliff. Four of the towns possess an old-world charm (from north to south: Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore). The northern-most town, Monterosso, is completely different. It is very beachy-resorty, with not much to see beyond the boardwalk apart from modern apartment blocks and hotels—nothing like the narrow, crooked streets of the other towns, lined with colorful old houses stacked haphazardly on top of each other. Riomaggioreis the southern-most of the Cinque Terre. During the day you can hear bell towers chiming and at night the frogs are in frenetic chatter as small boats go night fishing for anchovies and other fish using lights to attract the fish. Riomaggiore also has an ancient st
Where to Eat in Cinque Terre
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Sa Pesta
Where to Stay in Cinque Terre
- 🏨Alla Porta Rossa
- 🏨B&B La Torretta
- 🏨Bed&Breakfast Marisa
- 🏨Da Baranin B&B
- 🏨The Heart of Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: