The "five lands" of Italy's Cinque Terre, a string of small villages along a steep and rugged section of the Mediterranean coast, are connected via a hiking trail and a train. The villages ...

Heading to the rugged cliffs and stunning coastline of Italy’s Cinque Terre? Don’t go on a climbing adventure in flimsy sandals or flip-flops or you could risk a fine.

Cinque Terre is ranked #4 out of 10 things to do in Tuscany, Italy. See pictures and our review of Cinque Terre.

The Cinque Terre Express trains are local trains that run frequently from Spring until Fall, stopping in all five towns of Cinque Terre. This year, the dates are March 15 until November 2, 2025.

Escape to the small villages of Cinque Terre in Italy. There, you will be able to relax, enjoy amazing cuisine options and explore historical sites.

Name: Cinque Terre National Park Location: Italy Date Established: 1999 Size: 15 square miles (39 square kilometers) Did You Know? • Seaside Charm Even in Italy, a land of many wonders, Cinque ...

Hi, I'm Rick Steves, back with more of the best of Europe. This time, we're rebuilding medieval terraces here on the most beautiful stretch of the Mediterranean coastline, Italy's Cinque Terre.

When it became possible to travel from the UK to Italy following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to visit Instagram-famous destination Cinque Terre.

For inexpensive lodging, Hostel Cinque Terre is located conveniently in Manarola, one of the five towns of Cinque Terre, and overlooks the town. Rates start at 20 Euros a night.

1. The Path Less Traveled, 3 p.m. More than just five towns, Cinque Terre is also a national park of nearly 10,000 acres whose natural grandeur is best experienced on a hike. More than 75 miles of ...

Escape to the small villages of Cinque Terre in Italy. There, you will be able to relax, enjoy amazing cuisine options and explore historical sites.