Since visiting Italy back in 2012, I have always wanted to go back. From the moment I got there, I instantly fell in love with the laid back culture, the people of italy and the beautiful architecture. Recently I have found myself doing more and more research on this beautiful part of Itlay. Nestled on the coastline of north western Italy, it is safe to say that Cinque Terre (pronounced Chink-weh-Ter-eh) is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Cinque Terre comprises of 5 small fishing villages which date back to the early medieval periods. Cinque Terre also became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997. This little piece of heaven not only has pristine white beaches, but is also home to vineyards, citrus orchards and olive groves.
The 5 villages of Cinque Terre each offer a unique and varied experience:
Vernazza: is the one that offers the picturesque, quaint port with bright coloured huts as the backdrop. Spend a day just strolling through the streets of this village or just sun tan near the beach!
Manarola: lies on top of the cliff which serves as a perfect spot to watch the sunset or just admire the beauty of this breathtaking village.
Riomaggiore: is the most popular and closes village to La Spezia (the main town) amongst the five. Most common routes to take are Vila D'ell amor (Way of Love) which leads into the next village Manarola. Another popular route taken visitors thorough the National Park of Cinque Terre.
Cornigelia: In order to get to Cornigelia, visitors need to take 300 steps to the top of the promontory to reach the village. It is surrounded by vineyards and terraces. Cornigelia is also home to the famous nudist beach, Giavano which lies directly below the village.
Monterosso: is perfect for trying out local restaurants, visiting artisan shops, wine shops and is also home to many B&Bs and other hotels which offer accommodations for tourists.
One of the best ways to get to Cinque Terre is through Rome as major airlines flying into the Fiumicino or Ciampino. Spend a few days in Rome and catch a train with about 3-4 hour journey to Cinque Terre. More detailed information on how to get to the villages can be found here. You can't tell me I haven't just convinced you to add this to your list of places to visit!
What are some of the places on your bucketlist? I would love to know!
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