We stayed in Riomaggiore for three nights in mid-September 2001 (19/09 – 21/09) and wished we had booked for a week. The town was delightful and less touristy than Vernazza, while still with many conveniences. Everything was so beautiful! We particularly loved dining at La Lanterna (NOT La Lampara, which was too touristy). Ivo at…
Six of us visited the Cinque Terre in Sept. and Oct. ’01. We stayed at La Torretta B & B in Manarola for 10 days. The purpose of our visit was to do paintings of the scenery. We found it to be spectacular and dramatic. It is true that the terrain is very steep and…
My husband and I visited CT in July ’00 and I for one was very disappointed. As is usually the case, the “reality” didn’t live up to the reputation. Sure, it was beautiful, but the crowds negated that beauty. We hiked the five towns and encountered quite a number of “USA-college age backpackers” camping out…
My three girlfriends and I (all twenty-seven years old) traveled through four countries in Europe for three weeks between September and October this year. One of our favorite stops was the Cinque Terre. I think we hit it at the right time of year (beginning of October) because the weather was not very hot (it…
Hi, Had to tell you about the rooms that Giuliano Basso has in the heart of Vernazza. All we hear is the same lodgings that Rick raves about. He mustn’t have had his eyes open to miss this gem!!! An inspiring young man by the name of Giuliano has restored beautifully 2 exquisite rooms overlooking…
A very informative and useful page. I must say, however, that when I showed up in Cinque Terra this past July, it looked like spring break in Daytona Beach, Florida. The crowds of 18-22 year old Americans were overwhelming. We just kept on moving up the coast. Perhaps January would be the time to visit…
Thanks so much for such a beneficial website. We garnered so much useful information and are grateful for the pre-trip assistance in accommodations and terrain. We were mentally and somewhat physically prepared for what we found. We were not, however, prepared for the awesome beauty of the area. I cannot overemphasize that this was one…
Loved your website on Cinque Terre! My partner and I went there first week of July. We had intended to stay for only a couple of days, just to hike, we ended up staying there for almost a week! We just fell in love with the beauty, the beach and the culture! We stayed at…
Its obvious everyone has different experiences. My family of 4 traveled to Italy in July, stayed 3 nights at la Spiaggia, had a great apartment, and two excellent meals included each day. We found owner Andrea Poggi fun and witty, though I can see how some might view him differently. Everyone is looking for something…
I found the most beautiful place in the world this summer – end of August, when I was with my husband and my dog – Cinque Terre. We were there by car. At first we were in Corniglia, which I love. I love Italy, but I don’t like mass tourism. I like Corniglia because there…