Cinque Terre
Five colorful fishing villages on Ligurian coast. UNESCO World Heritage site with hiking trails.
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Discover Liguria, Italy
A slender crescent of coast between the Alps and the sea, Liguria is home to the colorful villages of Cinque Terre, glamorous Portofino, and the historic port city of Genoa. The birthplace of pesto, this region offers dramatic cliffside scenery, hidden beaches, and exceptional seafood.
A slender crescent of coast between the Alps and the sea, Liguria is home to the colorful villages of Cinque Terre, glamorous Portofino, and the historic port city of Genoa. The birthplace of pesto, this region offers dramatic cliffside scenery, hidden beaches, and exceptional seafood.
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Genoa (GOA), Nice-France (NCE), Pisa (PSA)
Genova Piazza Principe, La Spezia Centrale
The narrow coastal rail line connects all Cinque Terre villages. Ferries offer scenic alternatives between towns. A car is useful for the interior but parking is extremely limited in coastal towns.
April-May and September-October
Mild (14-20°C), occasional rain. Perfect hiking weather.
Warm (25-30°C), humid. Cinque Terre very crowded, especially August.
Mild (16-22°C). Fewer crowds, good hiking and seafood.
Mild (8-14°C), can be rainy. Quietest season, some trails may close.
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