Vernazza: Address, Phone Number, Vernazza Reviews: 4.5/5
Vernazza
4.5
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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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Pippo a Vernazza - Tradizione & Street Food
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Il Pirata delle Cinque Terre
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Organic Poke
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Il Gattaccio - Acciugheria & Street Food
96
280 ft$ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean
Gelateria Vernazza
849
193 ft$ • Dessert • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly
Gelateria Il Porticciolo
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Lunch Box
892
107 ft$ • Italian • Cafe • Fast Food
Belforte
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Ristorante La Torre
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362 ft$$ - $$$ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean
Trattoria da Sandro
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Attractions
84 within 6 miles
Vernazza Opera Festival
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157 ftOperas
Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church
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516 ftChurches & Cathedrals
Castello Doria
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0.1 miCastles
Porto di Vernazza
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265 ftPiers & Boardwalks • Scenic Walking Areas
Sentiero Vernazza a Corniglia
372
0.2 miHiking Trails
Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza
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0.4 miHiking Trails
Centro di Accoglienza di Vernazza
215 ftVisitor Centers
Vernazza Sport
250 ftHiking Trails
Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre
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1.1 miNational Parks
Church of San Francesco - Capuchin Friars Monastery
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1.7 miChurches & Cathedrals
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Layla C
London, UK75 contributions
A couple who came for the views, hiking and food - very happy we stayed here! We found it to be one of the lesser busy villages with the better restaurants.
The hiking trails were only open from Corniglia to Monterosso - not open between Riomaggiore and Corniglia so Vernazza was a great in between!
The hikes between the villages were lovely but would highly recommend the hike from Levanto to Monterosso - the views were out of this world and we passed very few other hikers which was a nice difference than the Cinque Terre hikes.
We went beginning of September so during COVID times and generally a less busy month for tourism but it was still busy. We were told a few times by locals that Cinque Terre was only 10% of their usual business so we are extremely happy we came when it was quieter!!
The hiking trails were only open from Corniglia to Monterosso - not open between Riomaggiore and Corniglia so Vernazza was a great in between!
The hikes between the villages were lovely but would highly recommend the hike from Levanto to Monterosso - the views were out of this world and we passed very few other hikers which was a nice difference than the Cinque Terre hikes.
We went beginning of September so during COVID times and generally a less busy month for tourism but it was still busy. We were told a few times by locals that Cinque Terre was only 10% of their usual business so we are extremely happy we came when it was quieter!!
Written September 7, 2020
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Steve_Grant1
Oldham, UK1,346 contributions
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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ROCruiser
Claremont, CA4,595 contributions
This is one of the most crowded village in the park, probably because of the stunning view. It was just a short walk from the train station down to the harbor where you could see the crashing waves and colorful buildings. It was windy and cold when we visited in November.
Written February 19, 2020
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shatterah
Kabul, Afghanistan197 contributions
Friends
We signed up for a tour company that takes you on a hike and tour of Pisa and Cinque Terre. The hike is not for the faint of heart but doable as long as your in decent shape. It was a full day activity and the views and towns are amazing. Definitely worth it.
Written December 26, 2021
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Jim12
4 contributions
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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Torsty
Berlin, Germany38 contributions
Solo
The 5 villages are a great area line many in Licuria. Great food, nice wine, the sea is clesr and beautiful, a wonderful place. No sand beaches as the mountains just drop into the sea. So you lay on a huge rock and go swimming. Take a boat trip out for snorkelling, swimming, watching the other cities, all in a great area and your own time....
Written August 7, 2020
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EZWash
Saint Peter, MN555 contributions
Lovely town that regularly gets overwhelmed by the cruise ship crowd. Train stops about at half way point to the port. Quieter uphill, crazier downhill. Beautiful waterfront and harbor. Too bad it has been “discovered.” McDonalds is probably next.
Written February 14, 2022
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Bandit-One
Emmen, Switzerland7,291 contributions
Vernazza is beyond beautiful and charming. The Cinque Terre area is a must when in Italy. One of the places to see in your life.
The coastal drive is quite the adventure if you have your own four wheels. The Amalfi Coastal Road is easy compared to this. But it's well worth the drive. Great views. You will have to park your car outside of town. There's a free shuttle bringing you down to the village.
If you do the Cinque Terre by train, then there's good news. The train station is right at the center of town.
This village here offers a lot. Countless shops and restaurants. Colourful buildings everywhere and a really nice piazza and small port at the end of town. Buildings and churches with character and good food (from Anchovies to Gelato). It's fun to just wander around the village. Besides Manarola (on par) the nicest of the five towns of Cinque Terre. Loved it.
The coastal drive is quite the adventure if you have your own four wheels. The Amalfi Coastal Road is easy compared to this. But it's well worth the drive. Great views. You will have to park your car outside of town. There's a free shuttle bringing you down to the village.
If you do the Cinque Terre by train, then there's good news. The train station is right at the center of town.
This village here offers a lot. Countless shops and restaurants. Colourful buildings everywhere and a really nice piazza and small port at the end of town. Buildings and churches with character and good food (from Anchovies to Gelato). It's fun to just wander around the village. Besides Manarola (on par) the nicest of the five towns of Cinque Terre. Loved it.
Written December 5, 2020
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Pieter H. & Shauni V.H.
East Flanders Province, Belgium115 contributions
Couples
One of the cozier towns of Cinque Terre. This place has a nice southern 'vibe', offers nice restaurants and a small 'harbor' where you can swim. Good for one day or less, not much to do inside the town apart from eating, swimming or relaxing in general.
Written June 27, 2021
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thinkaround
74 contributions
Family
We went there by train with a buggy. That was okay. It was still corona-time but very, very crowded and touristic. The town is nothing special. Very similar to the other cinque terre towns. The buildings were already old. Maybe good to see 1 time, but not more. No enjoyment with that much people on a that small place.
Written August 14, 2020
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Nora B
Central Argentina, Argentina42 contributions
Hola!!! gracias por tu recomendación. Podrías indicarme donde comprar los pasajes de tren via web? -Saludos y suerte
Alvaro L
Lima, Peru191 contributions
Navegas ennla web de cinqueterre y te sale toda la info si vas a hacer el trekking o todo en tren. Lindo viaje!
Hello,
Thank you for your comments on trip advisor. You had mentioned you visited several times. Could you recommend your favorite accommodations?
Thank you,
Samuel
Sally W
Düsseldorf, Germany27 contributions
Hi Samuel, we stayed at La Polena in Vernazza. You can google search the name and call them to make a reservation, I didn’t find them on other accommodation sites. The owners are Frederico and Virginia, and they are great people! I hope this helps!
do you know what time the last train leaves from riggomaggore to venazza as i want to photograph the sunset in jun but stay in venazza
Skip H
Santa Cruz, CA121 contributions
go to website:
trenitalia com for schedule
do you know what time the last train leaves from riggomaggore to venazza as i want to photograph the sunset in jun but stay in venazza
Miki
Bucharest, Romania10,124 contributions
The last train of the day leaves Riomaggiore at 23.19 so no worries!
Eur0pe2013
Boston, MA422 contributions
Hi there,
We will be visiting our son who is studying for the semester in Milan...we have about 4 days and are trying to figure out if the Cinque Terre area is a good choice around April 17-21...We've been to the Amalfi Coast in the summer and loved it. Will it be warm enough to swim? Will the boats be riding tourists from town to town yet? Are all the restaurants open then? Should we wait until we are back in the summer to enjoy the area? We know it will be crowded, but that's not an issue for us.
Thanks for your advice!
Bywood
Toronto, Canada612 contributions
To be honest I personally would not travel 12 hrs round trip if you are only in Milan 4 days. If you have never been to Monza, Bergamo, Brescia or Verona those are awesome places to see. If you want water take a look at Lake Iseo. Stunning lake and surrounding area. Don’t get me wrong Cinque terre is stunning and you don’t want to rush through it. Happy to provide tips on the places mentioned above if interested.
Eur0pe2013
Boston, MA422 contributions
Hi there,
We will be visiting our son who is studying for the semester in Milan...we have about 4 days and are trying to figure out if the Cinque Terre area is a good choice around April 17-21...We've been to the Amalfi Coast in the summer and loved it. Will it be warm enough to swim? Will the boats be riding tourists from town to town yet? Are all the restaurants open then? Should we wait until we are back in the summer to enjoy the area? We know it will be crowded, but that's not an issue for us.
Thanks for your advice!
STEVE M
Belper, UK361 contributions
April is a good time of year to visit,the weather could be a bit mixed,most facilities will be open as the area is an all year round destination.We visited last September after the school holidays and it was still rammed.The sea was warm because the sea had the summer to warm it up.Not sure how warm it will be in April though.But its the med and I would guess it will be fine to go there in April.
LizzY_895
Caronno Pertusella, Italy11 contributions
Buongiorno,
noi abbiamo deciso di andarci a breve e soggiorneremo a La Spezia, con due bimbi piccoli (2 anni una e 2 mesi l'altro) e di conseguenza due passeggini...
Secondo voi è fattibile visitare Vernazza? O è meglio saltare proprio le Cinque Terre? Pensavamo di visitarla al pomeriggio del venerdì. Non ci sono mai stata!
Grazie mille
giuseppe e
54 contributions
Andate in treno da La Spezia (con un biglietto potete prendere tutti i treni che volete) ne trovate uno ogni 15 minuti. I passeggini non sono d'impiccio (non avete i porta bimbi a spalla?) Se avete tempo visitate tutti i paesi delle 5 Terre (la parte bassa) evitando Levanto perchè secondo me poco interessante.
Alessio
3 contributions
Ciao, vorrei andare a Vernazza, mi interesserebbe sapere:
- che sentiero devo prendere per fare una foto del paesino dall'alto?
- da dove prendo il sentiero? È possibile prenderlo da Vernazza o solo da monterosso?
- Quanto tempo ci impiego per raggiungere un punto panoramico? (Non mi interessa raggiungere Monterosso o altri paesi ma solo raggiungere brevemente un punto panoramico)
Clizia
Ponte Buggianese, Italy26 contributions
Oltre al castello Doria puoi prendere il sentiero che va verso Monterosso, dopo avere fatto un po di scalini arrivi a dei bei punti panoramici, ci impieghi circa 15 20 minuti a piedi.
Secondo me il panorama da qui è molto più bello rispetto al castello.
Kate W
Adelaide, Australia84 contributions
Hello - is the Cinque Terre oaky to visit in October? Are restaurants etc open. We are planning on staying 3 nights in vernazza. Any thoughts appreciated.
Travelling with my husband and 14 year old daughters.
ivanski
Montreal, Canada369 contributions
Hi Kate - we were there in October 2017 and everything was opened. We stayed in La Spezia and were using the train to travel between villages. Vernazza was quite busy compared to the other villages. Corniglia, in my opinion, is the most charming village - many steps to get to the village (from the train station - but well worth the view. Monterosso has a beach and it was warm enough to sit by the water for a little picnic and dip our feet in the water. You will enjoy!
Dastan K
1 contribution
hello! Is it prohibbited to swim in january in central beach? Me with my friend wants to get into the water on 19th of January on orthodox winter bathing.
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- Hotels near Vernazza:
- (0.01 mi) Casa Cato
- (0.01 mi) Camere Anna
- (0.01 mi) Casa Lucio by Arbaspàa - Centre of the village, 50 mt from the sea
- (0.01 mi) Camere Fontanavecchia
- (0.02 mi) Ca du Dria Vernazza
- Restaurants near Vernazza:
- (0.01 mi) Trattoria da Sandro
- (0.01 mi) Pirasca Itti-turismo
- (0.01 mi) Gb Eat
- (0.02 mi) Vineria Santa Marta
- (0.02 mi) Antica Osteria Il Baretto
- Attractions near Vernazza:
- (0.03 mi) Vernazza Opera Festival
- (0.04 mi) Vernazza Cinque Sensi
- (0.07 mi) CTTours - Cinque Terre Private Tours and Shore Excursions
- (0.10 mi) Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church
- (0.12 mi) Castello Doria