It wasn't until we actually arrived in Cinqueterre that I was able to find out exactly which trails were open and which closed for maintenance. As it turned out we were only able to hike the northern and southern ends of the coastal track (red? Blue? I can't remember! The one that runs close to sea level). The part between... More

It is amazing sight! I specially like it because it include recreation and active holiday. You can go by local train from village to village, but I strongly suggest boat or walking. What ever you take, it is churged and it takes you about 50 euro to make through all 5 villages More

My wife and i may be a little spoilt as we have been able to visit quite a few quaint villages throughout europe on our trip... but especially after only days before seeing portofino a picturesque harbour village in the north of italy we found that the villages on the southern end of the cinque terre with the easier path... More

Hiking is a must if you go here. Trails are a little scary at times but I would do it again. More

This is not an easy walk if you attempt to do the whole thing in a day, but the paths are great, the views are stunning, and the villages are interesting. We walked the CT before the recent floods. Well worth doing - best just away from the summer heat and peak foot traffic. More

We travelled with three children twelve and under and absolutely loved this area of Italy. Within half an hour of arriving in Monterossa al Mare my 12yr old daughter said she already wanted to come back. We were so glad we stayed in this village, very kid friendly and very safe for them to wander the beautiful little streets by... More

I believe that there are very few places in the world that have the essence of the Cinque Terre. My husband and I were lucky enough to visit this wonderful place in June 2010. We stayed in Vernazza and started the hike there to Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore. We then trained (very cheaply-a couple dollars) back to Monterosso and then finshed... More

All the routes of the cliffside footpath are not equally challenging. The Via Dell'Amore (from Manarola to Riomaggiore) is like a flat sidewalk--an easy 20 minute walk with great views of the sea. Don't even attempt Monterosso to Vernazza unless you are young, fit, an experienced hiker or any combination of these. The journey is very rewarding, especially the view... More

I am going out on a limb here and expect a lot of back lash. I think that the current Cinque Terre is overrated. What must have started out in the 60s and 70s as interesting fishing towns with vineyards and lemon plantations have been replaced by "geared to the rich tourist", towns. The vineyards have mostly gone and so... More