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The highlight of a trip to the Cinque Terre is a hike between the 5 villages. The distance from Riomaggiore to Monterosso al Mare is 12kms, and a lot of the trail is steep and rocky.
The walk from Riomaggiore to Manarola is the easiest. It is paved all the way, and the hardest part is probably the flight of stairs from the station at Riomaggiore up to the start of the path. Other than that the path is fairly flat and suitable for prams and high heels. This section of the trail is called the Lovers Lane. The walk from Riomaggiore to Manarola is 1km long and takes about 15-20 minutes, depending on how long you stop to gaze at the view!
The next section of the walk is from Manarola to Corniglia. This section is 3km long and takes about 1 hour. Parts of this trail are again pretty easy, but it is steeper and at times the ground is uneven under foot. The most exhausting part of this section is at the end, once you arrive at Corniglia train station. The station is located at the bottom of the hill, by the ocean, but the town of Corniglia is located on top of the hill....and there are approx 365 stairs to climb up to get up to the village!!
My favourite part of the hike is the section between Corniglia and Vernazza. This is the most scenic part, through varied landscapes - you walk through olive groves and forest, and then along the cliff edge, with spectacular views coming into Vernazza. This section is 4km long and takes about 1.5 hours to complete, though we found ourselves stopping quite a bit to admire the views - not because we were tired or anything ; )
The section between Vernazza and Monterosso is the most difficult. It is 4kms long and has lots of ups and downs and steep stairs. It is little less scenic than the others, but you do get a good view of some of the local vineyards. The beauty of Monterosso makes up for it all, plus the availability of a gelato or refreshing vino bianco at one of the many bars helps to ease those weary legs!! Leave a Comment
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It is worth having a walk in the middle of the narrow side streets which will lead you to a small square high above the sea from where you can admire the whole coast. Leave a Comment
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For more good views of these vineyards take the small road signposted from Via Fieschi to the marina. You’ll come to a viewpoint over a narrow inlet with the marina itself almost directly below you and steep terraced hills opposite. Photo 2 was taken here.
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The Parish Church of San Pietro stands above the main part of the village; appearing to look down on the scene below. It is considered quite unusual for the region in terms of its architectural style, which is a mixture of Gothic and Baroque. Apparently the local nobility, the Fieschi family, who commissioned the building of the church in the mid 14th century, stipulated that it be in the Gothic style, but somehow it turned out to be closer to Baroque. The exterior, with its rose window in white marble (dating back to 1351) is reminiscent of the churches we saw elsewhere such as Riomaggiore and Monterosso, but the interior is lighter and more airy than other of the Cinque Terre churches we visited. It has the three-nave Basilica plan so popular in Italy, covered by a barrel vault, and a 12th century baptismal font.
Back outside look up above the main door to see this carving of Saint Peter with two kneeling figures. It clearly is Saint Peter – after all, the church is dedicated to him, and he holds the keys to the kingdom. Yet as far as I can make out the only name in the inscription is that of “Leonardi”. I found myself wondering who this Leonardi was and why his name should be here, but I haven’t so far been able to find an answer to that question. Directions: You will see the church on the hill on your right as you approach the first square with cafés on your arrival in the village
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The eighteenth century Oratorio di Santa Caterina looks down on the Largo Taragio from a raised area to one side of the square. It looks like a church, and indeed we took it to be one, but is actually as the name suggests an oratory – the distinction apparently being that it serves as a spiritual meeting place for the various local groups affiliated with the Catholic Church but is not an actual place of worship. I really liked the ceiling above the altar painted just like the sky (photo 2), as well as this eye-catching painting beneath the central dome. Directions: Follow the directions above to reach the square, from where this is impossible to miss
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The heart of Corniglia is its main square, the Largo Taragio. Here a number of cafés have set tables under the trees and compete for customers among the many visitors. We had a delicious spumente limone at one of them – so refreshing after that hot climb. In the centre of the square is an old well, once the main source of water for the town, pumped from natural springs. There is also a war memorial and this more modern statue, which I really liked. Directions: From the top of the steps from the station go straight ahead and then left to where the road widens (near several cafés), then follow the main winding road Via Fieschi through the village to reach the square
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If walking to Corniglia on the trail from Vernazza, look for the terraced vineyards along the hillsides. It is from these vineyards that the famous Vino delle Cinque Terre is made. In the summer season, grapes can be seen growing along the path. Stop to watch locals test them for flavor and before placing them in a bucket destined for the winery. Leave a Comment
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