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My companion and I spent three nights in Vernazza the 2nd week in Oct. 2002 and toured as far north as Levanto and south to Riomaggiore. In 1.75 hours walking from Vernazza to Monterosso we encountered maybe 400 people coming the other way-bad luck I suppose to run into a few tour buses. The trail…

I like your website on CT a lot, having been there twice now and finding your comments to be very accurate and helpful. The first time we went, we stayed in La Spezia — don’t remember where. Last year we stayed in Monterosso, at Hotel 5 Terre — the only one we could find that…

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…

My husband and I recently visited the Cinque Terre. We only had one day though and had to get from Portofino to Riomaggiore and back to Portofino within 8 hours – almost impossible on a week day due to the train schedules — lack of trains. We had two choices on the train – catch…

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 girlfriend and I just got back from Italy and Switzerland. I am not sure you will post this notice – but here goes. Please cease and desist from posting comments on the Cinque Terre on websites such as this. It is being over-run by Americans. Note, this is not America-bashing. I’d say the same…