If you plan on visiting The Dolomites, Lake Como, Milan, Venice, Cinque Terre, or Florence and the Tuscany Region... This guide was made to help make your trip an adventure!

Dolomites, Rocca Pietore, Province of Belluno, Italy

Cinque Terre, SP, Italy

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Lake Como, Italy

Tuscany, Italy

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Ultimate Northern Italy: Top Destinations, Sights, & Activities

Welcome to the Italian Riviera, a coastal paradise where timeless beauty meets Mediterranean allure. This travel guide invites you to explore the enchanting towns that grace this captivating stretch of the Ligurian Sea – from the glamorous shores of Portofino to the coastal elegance of Santa Margherita Ligure, the maritime majesty of Genova, the gateway city of La Spezia, and the iconic Cinque Terre with its colorful cliffside villages. Each destination offers a unique experience, combining rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. 

This is what you will find in this super complete itinerary: 
- Important tips before traveling
- Points of interest in each place
- Activities and recommendations in each destination
- The best local restaurants. You will find diverse type of dining options (fine dining, local food, budget friendly restaurants)
- Accommodation options for every budget 

The destinations covered:
- Genova
- Santa Margherita de Ligure 
- Portofino 
- La Spezia 
- Cinque Terre 


Cinque Terre, La Spezia, Italia

Santa Margherita Ligure, Génova, Italia

Riomaggiore, La Spezia, Italia

Génova, Italia

Vernazza, La Spezia, Italia

Portofino, Génova, Italia

Monterosso al Mare, La Spezia, Italia

Italian Riviera, Italia

Italian Riviera 

Indulge in the perfect Italian escape with a day in Cinque Terre. Known for its bright, colorful buildings and crystal-clear water, Cinque Terre consists five towns that make up a large chunk of the Italian Riviera. It is possible to spend days in Cinque Terre, but for those who are on a time crunch, it is possible that you have to do it all in a day. In this guide, we’ll be sharing our favorite spots, the things you can't miss, and the perfect way to do it all in one day. All transportation expenses in this guide are quoted from rome2rio.com.

Corniglia, SP, Italy

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Riomaggiore, SP, Italy

Manarola, SP, Italy

Vernazza, SP, Italy

Monterosso al Mare, SP, Italy

Italian Riviera, Italy

Liguria, Italy

Cinque Terre in One Day: The Best Way

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 🚞

Summer Northern Italy Getaway

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

Informative Mini Guide to the Cinque Terre

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

Hiking the Blue Trail in Cinque Terre

This guide is perfect for anyone who's visiting Cinque Terre because I go in deep details ( that no one will tell you about),  I give you restaurant and accommodation reccomendations and many useful tips so that you can have the time of your life while visiting.

This guide contains:
-Useful tips and warnings
-Dos and don'ts
-Must see things in each of the villages + one extra village ( a little suprise)
-Restaurant reccommendations
-Other food reccommendations (ice cream, slushie, focaccia, bruscheta, burrata, wine....)
-Accommodation recccommendations


Cinque Terre, SP, Italija

Corniglia, SP, Italija

Riomaggiore, SP, Italija

Manarola, SP, Italija

Vernazza, SP, Italija

Porto Venere, SP, Italija

Monterosso al Mare, SP, Italija

The most magical One day in Cinque Terre

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

Porto Venere, SP, Italy

Cinque Terre

Vernazza Beach

In the harbor of Vernazza there is a small sandy beach where you can take a swim and there are also flat rocks that are great for getting that sun-kissed tan. 

The natural harbor surrounding the beach allows the water to remain calm and creates a great place to protect the local's fishing boats.

From the railway station go along the main village street in direction harbor, 2 minutes walk.

Arrived at the widening where via Roma becomes via Visconti you will find on your left the passage for the living rock tunnel which, in a few steps, will take you to a beautiful mixed sand, gravel and bluish water beach with cobblestone backdrop. Remarkable the glance coming out of the cave.

Great place to hang out, take a dip, break between hikes, etc. 

A rocky but beautiful beach! Enter via the cave by the marina.

Vernazza Beach

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