The Cinque Terre, five villages on the cliffs of the Ligurian coast, are a UNESCO World Heritage site (since 1997). Accommodation is mostly small: guesthouses, apartments and a few hotels, many with rooms looking straight over the sea.
Our top pick: Cinque Terre Boat Cruise to Riomaggiore and Monterosso
The five villages
Steps again: like the Amalfi Coast, most Cinque Terre rooms involve stairs. Corniglia sits on a cliff with a long staircase up from the station. Travel light.
Tours
Cinque Terre Boat Cruise to Riomaggiore and Monterosso
See the villages from the sea. 4.5/5 from over 3,500 reviews.
From Florence: Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip
If you're based in Florence. 4.7/5 from over 3,300 reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Cinque Terre village is best to stay in?
Monterosso for the largest beach and the most hotels, Vernazza for the classic harbor, Manarola for the famous sunset view, Riomaggiore for being closest to La Spezia, and Corniglia for quiet on a cliff top.
How do you get around the Cinque Terre?
By the regional train between La Spezia and Levanto, which stops in all five villages, by boat in season, or on foot on the coastal paths.
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