We had many reasons for choosing to visit Vernazza before all other villages. Vernazza is known as the ‘Pearl of Cinque Terre’ and was the only village with a natural harbor for ships in the past.

Explore the top 10 places to visit on the Italian Riviera, from the colorful seaside villages of Cinque Terre to the elegance ...

The cheapest times to visit are weekdays in March, April, May, and October. A single train ticket between Cinque Terre villages costs 10 euros during peak season and 5 euros on the cheapest days.

Fifteen years ago the Cinque Terre, five tiny, pretty pastel-painted coastal villages in Liguria, between Genoa and Pisa, were still more or less a secret. Then came the magazine photo spreads ...

After the Cinque Terre was discovered by tourists in the 1970s, the economy began a gradual shift from agriculture to tourism. Today, only about 275 acres are cultivated.

The Cinque Terre villages were once a well-kept local secret and are now an unspoiled Italian gem. It has perfectly preserved architecture, a lively hub of authentic cities, and breathtaking ...

By Nick Squires 29 September 2015 • 7:16pm Corniglia, the only one of the five Cinque Terre villages which is not located directly on the sea Credit: Photo: Alamy ...