Vernazza Favorites

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Favorite thing: Monterosso is the northernmost and largest village of the Cinque Terre. It has the best sandy beaches and the most shops and accomodation.

The village consists of two parts which are linked by a tunnel. The coastal path between Monterosso and Vernazza is in my humble opinion the most scenic and the most demanding part of the 4 paths.

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Favorite thing: Corniglia is placed on a kind of hill plateau and can be reached by steep steps from the train station. The village was built around the year 1000 and has two small beaches. Corniglia is connected with Manarola by a paved coastal path, whereas the trail to Vernazza in the north just leads along a small natural coastal path.

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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.

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!

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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.

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Favorite thing: The coulorful houses of Manarola are situated on the end of a small hill. The medieval village is famous for its vineyards and the Cinque Terre wine. Manarola is connected with Riomaggiore by a paved coastal path called "Via dell’ Amore".

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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: There is only one street in Vernazza, taking visitors from the railway station down to the small harbor. Left and right of it is network of so-called caruggi, short, narrow and steep streets or stairways, leading up on the surrounding hills.
The main street is usually very crowded by the daily visitors. It is full of shops, cafe-bars and small restaurants. The ambent around is busy and pretty much hectic.