Liguria

The train is the easiest way to reach the villages of the Cinque Terre. The “Cinque Terre Treno Card” includes unlimited 2nd class travel on the “Cinque Terre Express” regional train network between Levanto and Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. It also offers access to hiking trails and buses in each of the villages, elevators for people with reduced mobility (Manarola, Riomaggiore, Vernazza stations), public toilets and a Wi-Fi network.

The pearl of the Levantine Riviera owes its reputation to its fantastic location. At the foot of the hill stretches the piazzetta, lined with charming café terraces that border directly on the picturesque harbor, where magnificent yachts are anchored. From here, narrow alleyways wind up the hill, which is dotted with magnificent villas, to Castello Brown, from where a breathtaking view of the gulf opens up. The whole area is surrounded by the Portofino Regional Park, a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. 

Probably the most picturesque of the Cinque Terre villages, impresses with its rocky outcrop crowned by the imposing Doria Castle. In the heart of Vernazza lies the central square, surrounded by the typical, colorful houses that cling to the steep slopes, lined with vineyards and olive groves. A path leads from the square up to the Sanctuary of San Bernardino, from where an incomparable panorama opens up - on a clear day, the view even extends as far as Corsica.

In den verwinkelten Gassen von Vernazza lohnt sich ein Abstecher in die Gelateria Vernazza, die nur wenige Schritte vom Hafen entfernt in der Via Roma Nr. 13. Hier zaubert die Familie Giononni köstliches, hausgemachtes Eis - aus natürlichen Zutaten, ohne Farb- und Konservierungsstoffe. Ob Schokolade, Melone, Pistazie oder ausgefallene Geschmacksrichtungen wie Ricotta-Feige oder die Kreation „Cinque Terre“ mit Schokolade, Mascarpone und Waldbeeren - hier ist Gelato immer ein Genuss!

Surrounded by green hills, this charming and popular vacation resort impresses with its lively center, picturesque harbor and inviting sea promenade. What could be more appealing than enjoying the sun on the beach, strolling through exclusive boutiques and ending the day with an aperitivo on one of the sunny terraces? Another advantage: Portofino and the Cinque Terre National Park are within easy reach from here.