Cinque Terre, five colorful villages nestled into the hillside of the  Italian Riviera is definitely worth the hype! These charming towns deserve a spot on your Italy bucket list. Discover how to best spend 2-3 days in Cinque Terre in this guide! 

What's inside??
👉 Where to stay 
👉 Where to eat 
👉 What to do 

Feeling overwhelmed with planning your trip? Let's hop on a call and I can answer all of your questions about Cinque Terre. I would also be happy to help create a personalized itinerary for your travel goals + needs. See the link included at the bottom of this guide.

Cinque Terre, SP, Italy

Cinque Terre in 2-3 Days 

Your comprehensive 10-day Italian escape including:
- Full itinerary in and out of Milan including Venice, Florence and Cinque Terre 🇮🇹
- 10+ hotels  🏨
- 30+ restaurants 🍝
- Recommended day trips to Tuscany and Lake Como 🍷
- Advice on exploring Italy via train 🚞

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Lake Como, Italy

Italy

Tuscany, Italy

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Summer Northern Italy Getaway

Cinque Terre and Portovenere 2 day itinerary for those who like an active holiday including a day of hiking while visiting the villages and enjoying delicious local food.

Cinque Terre, Província de La Spezia, Itàlia

Corniglia, Província de La Spezia, Itàlia

Riomaggiore, Província de La Spezia, Itàlia

Manarola, Província de La Spezia, Itàlia

Vernazza, Província de La Spezia, Itàlia

Portovenere, Província de La Spezia, Itàlia

Monterosso al Mare, Província de La Spezia, Itàlia

2 Day itinerary Cinque Terre and Portovenere

Imagine a string of five vibrant pearls strung along a rugged coastline. This is Cinque Terre, where pastel-painted houses tumble down cliffsides, meeting the sparkling turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. Unlike the bustling French Riviera, Cinque Terre offers a slower pace, a place to wander cobbled streets and savor the charm of a bygone era.

Hike between villages on breathtaking trails, breathing in the salty air and the scent of lemon groves. Dive into hidden coves for a refreshing swim, or simply relax on a sun-warmed rock, mesmerized by the endless blue horizon.  For a taste of adventure, explore the dramatic cliffs and hidden inlets by kayak, or delve into the underwater world teeming with colorful marine life.

Cinque Terre is a place where time seems to slow down, inviting you to reconnect with nature's beauty and the simple pleasures of life.

This guide includes:
- introductory note
- places to visit (museums and cultural venues, open squares, beaches and others)
- restaurants and coffeeshops
- photo spots

Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)

Ligúria, Itália

Cinque Terre, Spezia, Itália

Corniglia, Spezia, Itália

Itália

Riomaggiore, Spezia, Itália

Manarola, Spezia, Itália

Vernazza, Spezia, Itália

Portovenere, Spezia, Itália

Monterosso al Mare, Spezia, Itália

Get Lost (But Not Really) in Cinque Terre

Welcome to the enchanting region of Tuscany, where rolling hills, historic cities, and culinary delights await you. In this gluten-free travel guide I share the best spots in Tuscany, from Cinque Terre to Montepulciano and from the coast to Umbria, including Florence, Sienna and Lucca. Tuscany offers many gluten-free options if you know where to look! 

I'll navigate you through the best gluten-free dining experiences Tuscany has to offer so you can enjoy the authentic flavors of the region without having to worry about dietary restrictions. You'll benefit from my personal insights gained from exploring Tuscany's gluten-free options. As a fellow traveler with Celiac disease (20+ years), I understand the importance of finding reliable and delicious options while traveling. I'll share my favorite spots and must-try dishes. 

In my experience the larger cities in Italy are well informed on Celiac and cross-contamination risks. The safest places would be 100% gluten free shops and restaurants that I listed first in the guide. Other than that your best bet are the places that are AiC accredited. AiC is the Associazione Italiana Celiachia, the Italian national celiac society that checks the knowledge of the restaurants of celiac disease and visits to check if the restaurants are following the necessary protocol for preparing gluten free food. 

I do want to note that even though there are great gluten free places and options listed here, it is always important to communicate and ask questions everywhere and every time you go! Especially if you have Celiac disease, having a celiac translation card with you helps to communicate the risks of cross contamination and the do's and don'ts. For all restaurants it's important to go through the following three steps:
1) Always inform staff about your diet and which ingredients you absolutely must avoid
2) Always ask for the ingredients of the dishes you intend to eat and, if in doubt, avoid eating the dish itself.
3) Briefly remember the rules for the preparation of gluten-free dishes to avoid cross-contamination and discuss this with the restaurant.
Always trust your judgment and advocate for yourself.

I really had a lot of fun researching for my own trip and hope to have helped you with the preparation for your travels. I wish you a great trip and all the best safe food experiences. Please let me know if this information was helpful to you and if you found other places that you want to share. 

Safe travels, Fien

Toscane, Italië

Pistoia, Italy

Sienna, Province of Siena, Italy

Lucca, Italy

Firenze, Italy

San Gimignano, Province of Siena, Italy

Montepulciano, Province of Siena, Italy

Gluten free guide to Tuscany, Italy

Wil je altijd al naar Toscane, Italië, maar denk je dat het land van pasta en pizza onmogelijk is voor glutenvrije reizigers? Of weet je wel dat er ergens opties zijn, maar heb je geen tijd om dit uit te zoeken? Dan heb ik goed nieuws! Ik ben zelf op reis geweest naar Toscane en heb hier fantastisch gegeten en voelde mij bijna als een normale reiziger. Wil je bijna 50 eetopties hebben door heel Toscane; in Florence, Siena, van de grens van Umbrië tot Cinque Terre? Dan is dit de gids voor jou!

Waarom deze gids?
Ik heb vele reisboekjes, online blogs en de Italiaanse coeliakie vereniging website doorzocht om veilige en leuke eetopties te vinden. Tijdens mijn vakantie heb ik deze opties zelf kunnen uitproberen en enorm van mijn reis genoten. Je hoeft dus zelf niet meer het uitzoekwerk te doen; alles is verzameld in een Google Maps-gids die je kunt downloaden en offline kunt gebruiken op reis. Niet meer vol zorgen of je iets kunt eten of rondlopen met droge crackers of voorverpakt brood terwijl je anderen ziet genieten van lekker eten. Je kunt nu zelf kiezen waar je zin in hebt, direct daar naartoe gaan en genieten! Hoe fijn is dat?

Wat deze gids je biedt:
> 100% Glutenvrije bakkerijen en restaurants: geniet zorgeloos van heerlijk eten.
> AIC-Keurmerk restaurants: restaurants met het keurmerk van Associazione Italiana Celiachia (vergelijkbaar met de Horeca alliantie Lekker Glutenvrij van de NCV), waar je veilig kunt eten.
> Restaurants met glutenvrije opties: waar ik zonder problemen heb gegeten en van genoten.
> Gelateria: lijst met ijswinkels waar je kan genieten van een ijsje.  
> Bonus: restaurants die ik heb opgezocht, maar zelf nog niet heb kunnen uitproberen.

Veiligheid voorop:
De 100% glutenvrije restaurants en bakkerijen kan je natuurlijk zonder zorgen bezoeken. Daarnaast garandeert het AIC-keurmerk dat de restaurants getest zijn op hun kennis en veiligheid in de keuken. Toch is het altijd belangrijk om bij elk bezoek te communiceren over je dieetwensen en vragen te stellen over mogelijke kruisbesmetting. Vooral als je coeliakie hebt, helpt het om dieetvertalingen bij je te hebben (deze zijn gratis te verkrijgen voor NCV-leden).

Laat je niet tegenhouden door je dieet en ontdek de schoonheid en smaak van Toscane. Met deze gids geniet je van een zorgeloze, glutenvrije vakantie!

Koop nu jouw glutenvrije gids en begin aan een onvergetelijke reis naar het hart van Italië. Buon viaggio!

Ontdek glutenvrij Toscane: de ultieme gids voor reizigers met coeliakie of een glutenvrij dieet

Perché no?! Why not?! Gelato is always on the agenda in Italy!

As a sensory scientist and food lover, I’m always on the lookout for the most incredible flavors and textures, and Italy’s gelato game is on another level! I do my research before jetting off to Italy so I can make sure to try the best gelato each city and town has to offer! 

Here is a running list of all the best gelato spots to try on your next trip! En

Gelato in Italia

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Delicious gelato in Manarola. You'll find the best ingredients, and on top of that, it's vegan and gluten free!

I've provided a gelato option in each town!

AIC accredited. Gelateria in Cinque Terre

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