Vernazza Favorites

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Favorite thing: The quaint village of Vernazza is probably the "Pearl of the Cinque Terre". It is located in a spectacular bay with a natural stone pier and harbour.

The medieval church and the narrow alleyways just create the typical coastal village atmosphere. Both coastal paths to Corniglia and Monterosso are physically demanding.

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Favorite thing: When arriving from La Spezia, then Riomaggiore is the first village of the Cinque Terre. It is named after the river "Rivus Major" that crosses the small fishing village.

From the train station the lovely village is located to the south, whereas the paved coastal path "Via dell' Amore" which leads to Manarola starts north of the train station.

Favorite thing: The Cinque Terre Card is your entrance card for the hiking path #2 from Monterosso al Mare to Riomaggiore (and/or vice versa). It also includes all trainrides between La Spezia and Levanto for the period of validity, which is either 1, 3 or 7 days.

In 2006 the rates were as follows:

- Eur 5.20 (1 day )
- Eur 12.40 (3 days)
- Eur 19.50 (7 days)

The tickets can be obtained at the entrances of the hiking paths or at the local tourist offices or train stations. You get some very useful information along with it!

Favorite thing: If you would like to read more about Vernazza, here are some helpful links:

Aerial view of Vernazza

VT Vernazza pages

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Favorite thing: The whole Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Please read what the committee wrote about their decision:

"The Ligurian coast between Cinque Terre and Portovenere is a cultural landscape of great scenic and cultural value. The layout and disposition of the small towns and the shaping of the surrounding landscape, overcoming the disadvantages of a steep, uneven terrain, encapsulate the continuous history of human settlement in this region over the past millennium."

Fondest memory: The views from our terrazza and the adventurous birthday cake story!!!

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Favorite thing: The Cinque Terre is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.

The villages are gorgeous, the views breathtaking and the energetic hikes give you a great excuse to eat plenty of gelato!!

Make time in your next trip to Italy to visit this magical place.

Fondest memory: Vernazza is my favourite of the 5 towns...just have a drink by the harbour at sunset and you will see why.

Favorite thing: Although I found this strange, I had to put it in the site because of the great cause that it stands for. On the hikes from Vernazza to Monterosso and Corniglia to Vernazza, there are donation boxes to provide food for a big group of cats that live in the mountains. They seem like regular housecats and interacted with me like the standard tabby.
Be sure to leave a Euro up there so that they can continue to be fed.

Favorite thing: One of the more interesting things about Vernazza is the amount of dogs and cats that roam the streets. These are not stray animals, but people's pets that hang out in the sun and in the vineyards all day before going home at night. The entire town takes care of them and in a way are owned by all that live there. They are all healthy and clean, making it a pleasure to be around them.

Fondest memory: The views from above this town on the Via delle amore is what makes this town completely worth the trip. Not to mention the resturants, people and general secluded atmosphere.