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If you are planning on walking between the villages on the Cinque Terre, then take care!!
Some of the paths are pretty narrow, and along the edge of a cliff..... A lot of walkers carry large sticks with them to assist with climbing and helping to stop any slips and falls.
Just ensure you have sensible walking shoes and take it easy - it is not a race?.perhaps you should leave the high-heels at home ; )
Updated Apr 4, 2011
During the summermonths the athmosphere of the old harbour of Rio
gets 'an extra touch' at sunset.
Loads of drunk 'tourists' (mostly American college types) gather
together to watch the sunset but also by making a lot of noise,
shouting, playing drums, .... The amfitheatre shape of the harbour
and houses makes everything more loud, so avoid this area in
summertime if you want a good night sleep !!
Written Sep 18, 2009
We noticed a signpost in Riomaggiore stating to aware of people trying to sell rooms, apartments to tourists getting off the trains. The sign claimed these rooms were substandard and overpriced. We didn't notice any on this trip, but there were certainly groups of people asking if you wanted a room when we were there the previous time. Best advice, book your accommodation in advance.
Written Aug 26, 2007
Gypsies and African immigrants tend to operate mostly in the larger cities or on trains. We noticed 4 suscipious guys get off in Riomaggiore one day. They didn't look like tourists, and the way they walked around, seems as if they were looking for targets. It could be my imagination, but I don't think the small touristy towns of the Cinque Terre (Riomaggiore and Monterosso especially) are immune to these sorts of pickpockets.
Written Aug 26, 2007
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The trip is fabulous and worth any price, walk the 5 towns, a must. Just where ever you stay in Cinque Terre, there is extreme moisture and various molds will grow everywhere, even if you don't see it right away. Keep luggage and belongings dry and have for respitory medications on hand.
Written May 17, 2006
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We'd JUST gotten off the train and my friend needed money to pay for the apartment rental. The Bancomat in Riomaggiore (not near the train station but through the tunnel) ate her card without giving money, We were just lucky that the next day was Friday and the bank was open. The teller said that that the machine just does that sometimes.. . After that, we only used the machine by the train station!
Written Nov 26, 2003
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If you arrive on a holiday or a day preceding one, you may find it difficult to find a car park , even if Riomaggiore offers a spacious payment parking area.
Hmm... maybe better to go there by a train or a ferry.
Written Feb 27, 2003
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Don't take a person kayaking for the first time in the Mediterranean as the tide is coming in! Bad things happen and you have to be rescued by a little Italian guy in a motorboat!
Updated Jan 9, 2009
Motorhomes are banned from the villages of the Cinque Terre from early Spring to late Autumn.
You have to park at the top of the village and drive down in a car, cycle down or take a motorbike.
Written Sep 23, 2006
Avoid walking on the long "via dell'amore" during hot summertime hours. And don't forget to bring water with you.
Updated Aug 12, 2003
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Avoid walking on the long "via dell'amore" during hot summertime hours. And don't forget to bring water with you.
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