Only the word Paradise can describe Cinque Terre | Reader Feedback

I just wanted to say what a beautiful region this is! My boyfriend and were there in March 2000 and hiked through all five towns. Even in March the weather was great and the wine kept flowing! Not only was the weather and scenery beyond describing to someone but my boyfriend proposed in Monterosso al…

My husband and I had 6 unplanned days after a convention which ended in Nice. We decided, spur of the moment, to go to the Cinque Terre, even though we were warned that it was high season and we would have a difficult time finding accommodations. Someone in Nice said that though Monterosso did not…

My compliments on a very informative and well put together site. We consulted your site before visiting the cinque terre and found it very helpful. In return, we’d like to share our experiences with your readers and perhaps offer some tips on anyone else planning to visit this fantastic place. I’m a Canadian currently living…

Hi, My husband and I were just in Cinque Terre on Sept 17-19. We stayed in Riomaggiore both nights, but we tried to explore all five towns. Our room in Riomaggiore was adequate (clean sheets and a comfortable bed, but the room was tucked in one of the many small alleyways so it was dark…

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…

The Cinque Terre is the lost paradise, hidden away on the unadulterated shores of Italy. It is truly a magic, special, dignified place, where tourism has just started to blossom. There are five cities, Monterosso Al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, all connected with a hiking trail. The entire hike is approximately 14 km….