Bar Il Gabbiano

Chances are, if you've seen a picture of any of the epic towns of the Cinque Terre in Italy you now want to go! How could you not?! It is one of the most visually stunning places I've ever visited. On top of that it has incredible beaches, charming villages, no cars, the dreamiest hikes, wine, food, activities, and endless options for a wonderful vacation in Italy! This is your guide to visiting the Cinque Terre region in Italy. This guide will include all of the things you should know before visiting this region. Included in this guide by section 1. Why should you go 2. How to get to the Cinque Terre by train 3. How to get to the Cinque Terre by car & parking info 4. What are the 5 towns and how do you choose one to base in 5. The Towns of La Spezia & Levanto & why they are important (the book ends of the Cinque Terre) 6. Costs within the Cinque Terre 7. The Cinque Terre Card: what is it, and why do you need it? 8. Tips for hiking 9. How crowded is it? How to beat the crowds 10. Where to stay 11. Where to eat 12. Things to do Why am I qualified to make this guide? I have now visited the Cinque Terre 4 times. I have spent well over 2 full weeks within the 5 towns and I have visited most recently in 2023 and 2024 so I have a lot of current and up to date knowledge of the area. I solo traveled here in 2023 and I also planned a vacation for 11 people in the Cinque Terre in 2024 so I am well versed in navigating the area. As always with my guides I am happy to consult with you as well. Feel free to reach out to me through email : planformedani@gmail.com or instagram at @planforme.dani

Focaccia, hike, pasta, hike, sleep, repeat.

An Italian oasis located along the cliff side of Mediterranean Sea made up of five small towns all connected by a train. Well known for the beautiful views, rich history, delicious food & wine and stunning blue water to relax by. Make Cinque Terre your next weekend destination to explore. Also if you are huge Disney Pixar fans, many of these towns helped inspire the movie Luca. Have fun exploring the cities to see what all you recognize from the movie. Prior to visiting Cinque Terre, we didn't do much research into the area. We spent most of our time exploring and discovering along the way. This guide is to help share all of the information we gathered from our trip to help make your experience just as enjoyable.