The Cinque Terre of Liguria
The Cinque Terre are small seaside villages located close to each other, located on the Ligurian coast. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, these small villages overlooking the sea are characterized by brightly colored and harmonious houses. To fall in love? It is very easy. Breathtaking views, castles, historic walls, traditions, good food. The Cinque Terre are considered among the most fascinating places in all of Italy and have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1997. With a Cinque Terre Guided Tour from La Spezia, it will be possible to live a wonderful experience discovering the most fascinating villages in Italy. Here, with a local guide, you will love the land, stroll through the dense network of roads and tunnels, listen to the history and legends concerning them, spending an unforgettable day dedicated to relaxation and nature. Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso are these incredible marine villages suspended between land and sea, which you will have the pleasure of visiting in one of the most beautiful gulfs in Italy. Each offers a different view from the other, a feature, a peculiarity, a legend, a typical dish but all with one goal, to amaze and amaze anyone who has had the good fortune to visit them at least once in their life.
Visiting these villages means getting to know the culture of stone walls and vineyards, of fishermen and their nets, of deep valleys and their paths.
Things to know about Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre cover an area of 8 square kilometers and 18 kilometers of coastline, an area in which sea and land are inextricably united. With numerous pedestrian paths framed in green nature and with pristine beaches bathed by a crystalline sea, the Cinque Terre are one of the most visited and appreciated destinations in the world. All five villages, Riomaggiore, Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia, Manarola and Vernazza, overlook the sea, offering an unprecedented scenery. To get to know them in depth, here are some features. Monterosso al Mare, is the largest village of all the Cinque Terre as well as the first documented. Its feature? A beach that alternates sandy stretches with isolated rocks. Vernazza is the only town to have preserved its atmosphere of a small seaside village thanks to its natural harbor. Manarola is an urban jewel, rich as it is with the typical Genoese-style tower houses. A peculiarity? On the hill behind Menarola it is possible to admire the magnificent terraces planted with vineyards, contained by stone walls which, descending to the sea, thanks to their paths, offer exceptional walks with viewpoints of extraordinary beauty. The village of Riomaggiore has typical features that reflect its history and traditions. Arranged on a vertical axis, the ladders are the only way to climb inside the town. To conclude Corniglia. Located in the Cinque Terre natural park, it is the only village that does not come into direct contact with the sea. Corniglia enjoys the only vantage point from which it is possible to observe all five villages at the same time. Liguria is a region of extraordinary beauty and historical imprint. Its villages are no exception. Now it’s up to you.
