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Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre, Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre, Rail Tours, Historic Walking Areas. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adultR 1 149
- Cooking Classesfromper adultR 3 486
- Rail Toursfromper adultR 1 558
- Sightseeing Cruisesfromper adultR 2 337
- Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)R 3 895
- Rail Toursfromper adultR 5 355
- Photography Toursfromper adultR 2 532
- Private and Luxuryfromper adultR 2 597
- Water Toursfromper adultR 2 318
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Scenic hiking trails wind through terraced vineyards and offer coastal views. Explore charming villages, savor local cuisine, and enjoy the natural beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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- Sabrina GabrielSeychelles435 contributionsMy boyfriend and I hopped on a train and made our way to Riomaggiore to explore the charming little towns of Cinque Terre.
Riomaggiore is like stepping into a postcard from the past—absolutely stunning! I absolutely adore it, especially the stunning variety of house colours! It's like a rainbow exploded in the neighbourhood! The tiny path you choose, and honestly, who even knows where it leads? I’m totally obsessed with it! So, you can totally hop on a train to Riomaggiore and then get your walk on to explore all four nearby towns! Adventure awaits! But with this weather so chilly, hiking is a big no for me! Nope, not today! Next summer, I’m totally giving it a shot! Can’t wait to see how it goes! 🥰🤗Written 8 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AMohsenPort Said, Egypt687 contributionsIt must be on the list if you are nearby. Cinque Terre means the five villages and they are pretty like no other. They are full of tranquility and comfort nature. Each village is small and looks like vertically constructed. They are connected through walking and hiking trails or faster and easier through very few-minutes train rides. In my POV, the order of beauty is Rio-Vernazza equally, Monterosso, Manarola, Corniglia.Written 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neil SPerth, Australia52 contributionsVery beautiful place, as anyone will tell you. Here are a couple of tips, though...
It's not a place to experience to its fullest, if you have a dicky heart, or dicky knees.
Also, it's better to have a backpack, or at least a smaller bag that can go over your shoulder, in favour of a suitcase - even if it has wheels. It is a maze of steep, skinny stairs, pathways and cobble stones.
One of the popular things to do in Cinque Terre, is hike from 1 town to the other. This isn't a stroll. From Riomaggiore to the next town, Manarola, is is quite a slog, and can be loose rocks and ground in places. Wear the right shoes, and if you need 1, a stick. I did pass some people dressed for dinner, going to the next town... I don't know how they ended up. You don't need to walk back, however, as the train links all towns.Written 7 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AMohsenPort Said, Egypt687 contributionsThis is really authentic and quite pretty like no other. Riomaggiore is small and one of the best among the five villages. Walking around there is very attractive and never get bored from watching and capturing photos.Written 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AMohsenPort Said, Egypt687 contributionsSuch walking trails are quite picturesque and do require physical fitness. Although tiring, one cannot get enough of walk and pictures. The villages are connected through walking and hiking trails like that one or much faster and easier through very few-minutes train rides.Written 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lindsay Riley Carson MatthewsWest Jefferson, NC83 contributionsAlessandra and Roberto welcomed us into their home and vineyard to share their love of this incredibly unique and rich viniculture. We learned so much about the history of Cinque Terre through Roberto’s family history and walking the land. Walking through the vines, we truly gained an appreciation for the love and dedication (time and HARD work) it takes to make every drop of wine. Then, we went to the cellar to watch a video and do a tasting. While we didn’t need to do the whole experience and could have opted for the tasting only, I HIGHLY recommend visiting the vineyard- I am sure the wine tastes differently to me now that I know the process from saplings to finished product!Written 13 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mairwen1United Kingdom12 096 contributionsA minor sight in Riomaggiore which is eclipsed by the colourful marina. Most tourists don’t get as far as the castle and if you have a very tight itinerary, then you can give it a miss.
Only the remnants of the original castle remain. It dates back to the 13th century, and was built in 1260 and, later, rebuilt by the Genoese in the 15th/16th centuries.
What you see here are sections of the surrounding walls and two large, stubby circular towers.
There are similar ruins of a 13th century castle in Vernazza but this one is much better. It’s much more substantial, is well maintained and you can go inside the tower here. The Oratorio di San Rocco, a small chapel, is also here.
The castle’s commanding position, means that it has a panoramic view of the Ligurian coastline.
Overall, if you are hiking any of the popular Cinque Terre trails, then you will constantly be coming across stunning lookout points so if you’re short of time, you could easily skip the castle.
On the other hand, if you are not hiking, then the castle is a good chance to experience those breathtaking viewpoints that are so much a part of the Cinque Terre.
NOTE: Entry is €2 and is not included in the Cinque Terre Card.Written 17 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ber J23 contributionsWe went from Riomaggiore (from our stay) up the stairs to the road and up the next stairs to the church. The stairs are old and picturesque and the views are beautifull along the way. But the top of the hill is best, nice pines and the church provide for a calm place. The view from the top is amazing, you can see far both sides of the coast.
Definitelly worth the effort.
I recommend setting of early, this side of the hill is in shade during the morning. In the aftermoon, the stairs are in full sun.
You can go back to the village via another trail that is stony and wide and not so steep.Written 19 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - jRhodesMount Holly, NJ9 contributionsMy wife and I did a wine tour here. It was very nice and very small production facility. They were extremely nice will to explain how the special sciacchetra wine was made. They gave us good wine sampling and plenty of small local specialties to eat while tasting the wine.Written 28 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 17KAGEdmonton, Canada3 528 contributionsWe stopped here for a look while doing our walking day around Riomaggiore. Beauatiful village church and view of the town.Written 2 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AlbertSalichsManresa, Spain24 073 contributionsPiazza Vignaiolo is one of the old squares located in Riomaggiore, a wonderful fishing town in Cinque Terre National Park, in La Spezia, in the North of Italy. It is a very nice square in the old town, from where you can see a lot of fantastic building with different colours facade. Very nice view. Also you can see very beautiful views of coast and Mediterranean Sea. Very good place to walk, if you visit Riomaggiore.
(Seel also Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre and Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore)Written 3 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mairwen1United Kingdom12 096 contributionsThis is a picturesque and pebbly cove around the corner from the marina at Riomaggiore.
If you’re after a good, long stretch of beach with deckchairs and waves then this isn’t for you and you should head over to Monterosso instead.
I liked this beach because it was so secluded and scenic.
There’s no sand. The beach is made up of large, mostly smooth rocks that look like over-sized grey pebbles. A lot of people had taken towels down here but others had found spots on the higher rocky platforms that looked back towards the beach and out towards the open sea.
We walked along the beachfront although we didn’t swim. It is worth noting that some people struggled a little to get out of the water. The rocks are large enough and smooth enough to be quite slippery.
There are no facilities, restaurants, beach clubs, bathrooms or lifeguards (although there is a small shower).
To get there from the station, walk down to the marina towards the ferry dock. Turn left here and follow the path around the base of the cliff until you see the beach.Written 19 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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