Vernazza
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We don’t have one proper Info Points yet, but several all around Vernazza Some locals and shops/restaurants’s tenders are at your disposal for info and tips. Currently, you can count on: * Giovanni, at the sport supplies store Vernazza Sport * Stefano and Chilli, at the takeaway Lunch Box You can also contact us using a traditional e-mail message or texting us on WhatsApp or adding ‪#‎VisitVernazza‬ to your tweets. The same hashtag used on Instagram will allow you to get featured on our social networks!
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  • NJCricketer
    503 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nord Est Sunset Boat Tour - very enjoyable
    Caesar did an outstanding job on this sunset tour. There were only 8-10 people on this boat - it was perhaps the best part of our visit to Cinque Terra. The Nord Est company was kind enough to allow us to move our reservation to the following day after we were unexpectedly arriving late in Vernazza. The preseco and bread with olive oil and salami was fine too. We saw all 5 cinque terre locations from outside, the nice sunset and the evening lights ar Vernazza. Could jump into the water for a few minutes as well. Highly recommend the boat tour.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 23, 2023
  • L_K1509
    London, United Kingdom1,646 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful
    The small village certainly has a lot of charm and beauty, unfortunately it is so overcrowded that it takes away from that charm. Now I was one of those tourists who did the flying visit on a tour, we were literally there for an hour. There are several overpriced cafes / restaurants to chose from and souvenirs shops selling the same stuff. It’s beautiful, glad I saw the village but I would not return.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 26, 2023
  • Pistachon279
    Dublin, Ireland12,820 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the villages of Cinque Terre
    One of the five villages of Cinque Terre, we took a tour from La Spezia, we stopped in Portovenere which is a beautiful village, we saw 3 villages from the ferry. After 45 minutes we arrived in Vernazza. Such a beautiful village, good food and nice shops.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 4, 2024
  • RicherTrips
    Monterrey, Mexico4,596 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best town in Cinque Terra
    Vernazza is the most beautiful town in Cinque Terre. If you have limited time, be sure not to miss it. Monterosso al Mare is mainly a beach, with many deck chairs for rent and gravel sand. Vernazza has more shops, cafes, restaurants and open spaces. Corneglia is very small. Manarola has winding streets and restaurants, with a rocky shore. We had no time for Riomaggiore.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 6, 2024
  • Jacklyn Cobey-Mack
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida174 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Breathtaking !!!
    This morning, in our village Monterosso, the day started with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. However, we had the opportunity to visit two other nearby villages, Vernazza and Cornelius... It was somewhat exhausting since Cornelius has 380 steps to climb to reach the top of the cliff, but might I add, it's well worth a visit.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 18, 2024
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Albert-Ludmilla
Hamburg, Germany285 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Couples
What a disappointment. It started on a nice, sunny, but not too warm September day. We decided to visit the famous Cinque Terre region and selected three of the five villages. Based on recommendations on the internet and from friends, we took the train from La Spezia. There it appeared that all parking places and garages were full, and by sheer luck we found a deserted spot in a nearby street where we could park te car. Two ticket machines at the train station with a crazy user interface,even requiring our email addresses and our mobile phone numbers. In the end we were quite sure we had bought the wrong tickets, but decided to jump on the fully overcrowded train anyway. Mind you, it was late September, not July or August. The villages itself are completely overrun by tourists from all over the world. There is little to none left of the original Italian flair, it is the high priest of commerce who rules here. And let's be honest: it is not even that beautiful...
Written September 21, 2022
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N B
Oeiras, Portugal10 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
This is probably the most interesting and beautiful of all the villages. However, I was disappointed with the overall region. In between crowded streets, cafes/restaurants that close very early and houses that are in need of a refurb, this location was not up to expectations. Vernazza is probably the best looking village and had a bit less crowds when I visited mid-afternoon in August.

Around the area you can visit Maranola (worth a quick visit), Riomaggiore (although here the houses are in bad shape and there's little to see other than the small harbour) and Monterrosso al Mare which has an average beach, specially when compared to other beaches in the south of Spain and / or France.

Things to know: if you're visiting by train, expect to pay €10 per trip / per person, regardless of the destination. You're better off paying the cinque terre card which gives you unlimited trips on the train, plus access to the "famous" trails around the area, with the exception of the newly opened Via del Amore which you have to pay €10 extra per person (don't do it, it is a rip off, we walked this new "trail", it was supposed to take about 30 minutes, we did it in about 5-10 minutes, it's how short it is... you're better off doing some of the other trails, the views are better).
Written August 19, 2024
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L_K1509
London, UK1,646 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
The small village certainly has a lot of charm and beauty, unfortunately it is so overcrowded that it takes away from that charm.

Now I was one of those tourists who did the flying visit on a tour, we were literally there for an hour. There are several overpriced cafes / restaurants to chose from and souvenirs shops selling the same stuff.

It’s beautiful, glad I saw the village but I would not return.
Written September 26, 2023
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CraigH0901
Adelaide, Australia1,243 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Each of the towns along Cinque Terre have a different feel about them. This feels like a fishing town that has been taken over. The train gets you right into the middle of town (no long hike) and you make your way through the restaurant and souvenir shops to then end where there is a beach of sorts (brown mud rather than sand) and some nice photo opportunities.

Probably my least favourite town in Cinque Terre that seems not to cope as well with the tourist traffic.
Written September 16, 2022
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Gary T
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
All the reviews about La Marina Rooms and Christian are true fantastic we got the single with a private balcony overlooking the ocean. The room was beautiful. The bathroom was newly renovated by Christian and was wonderful the service. Every day with the maid was wonderful. It was all we could ask for and more because Christian got us a wonderful boat tour for six and a wonderful dinner with Andrea overlooking the harbor. The food was fantastic. Andrea is the owner at Bill Forte and his show of bringing the food and romancing the food and making it fun was over the top we loved it. We will come back and stay at La Marina Rooms and let Christian take good care of us again.
Written May 26, 2023
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NJCricketer
NJ503 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Caesar did an outstanding job on this sunset tour. There were only 8-10 people on this boat - it was perhaps the best part of our visit to Cinque Terra. The Nord Est company was kind enough to allow us to move our reservation to the following day after we were unexpectedly arriving late in Vernazza. The preseco and bread with olive oil and salami was fine too. We saw all 5 cinque terre locations from outside, the nice sunset and the evening lights ar Vernazza. Could jump into the water for a few minutes as well. Highly recommend the boat tour.
Written September 23, 2023
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Steve_Grant1
Oldham, UK1,756 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
We walked here from Monterosso which was hard but worth it. Beautiful views along the way and spectacular as you drop down into the town. Some great photo stops. We went late May and it was hard to get lunch due to the number of tourists. A picnic may be appropriate.
Written May 30, 2022
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Jim12
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Couples
It was our first trip to Italy and what a great time we had. Arriving 3 days before Christmas, Vernazza was beautiful. We stayed at Christina's Airbnb 4 nights and had a great time. We visited the 5 towns of Cinque Terre, jumping on and off the local train. Then we traveled back to Rome. The weather was great and we walked and walked all around the area.
Written January 1, 2020
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Noreen P
5 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Family
Well let me start by saying I had high hopes for the Cinque Terre and for the most part they were all me. We hiked Vernazza to Monterosso and and visited, ate and shopped in all the towns. There is stunning beauty and quaintness but the town least meriting of time is by far Vernazza. THe shop works were the least friendly, the most demanding, the rudest and inhospitable. Yes, Vernazza merits a visit if for nothing else than to walk up to Monterosso, but skip the rest. The restaurants and not the best, the shops wares are redundant and highly over priced.
Written September 21, 2023
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KnitsbyConnie
MA500 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
On my visit to Cinque Terre on a cruise excursion this was one of the 3 villages we visited. This is a picturesque location. Every where you turn its quaint, scenic, and all your photos will be picture postcard perfect.

We stopped here for lunch and this gave us a moment to slow down and just soak up the ambience of the place.

This village is one of those not to be missed location
Written June 26, 2023
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