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Cinque Terre

Things to do in Cinque Terre

  1. Chiesa di Santa Margherita

    Vernazza's tiny harbour is a delight, so perfectly quaint you'll think you've wandered onto a film set. The small waterfront piazza is watched over by the harbourside gothic church of Santa Margherita di Antiochia complete with bell tower which has stood here since 1318.

    reviewed

  2. La Lampara

    La Lampara has pizza and pasta al pesto.

    reviewed

  3. Cinque Terre

    Cinque Terre

    7 days (Corniglia)

    by World Expeditions

    Explore the stunning Cinque Terre along a series of 15th century footpaths.

    Not LP reviewed

    from USD$860
  4. Via dell'Amore

    The Via dell'Amore (Lovers' Lane) is a well-paved coastal path linking Manarola with Riomaggiore (1km/0.6mi). Studded with picnic areas and stone beaches embedded in the cliffside, it affords stunning ocean views. At either end, steps lead up from the train station to the path - checkpoints along the way ensure no one sneaks by without a valid trail pass.

    The Via dell'Amore is part of the 12km-long (7.4mi) sentiero azzurro (blue trail) that runs the length of the coast between Monterosso and Riomaggiore. Unlike Lovers' Lane, which is flat, well-paved and suited to walkers of all abilities, the rest of the footpath is only for the sure-footed and well-equipped.

    reviewed

  5. La Lanterna

    La Lanterna is perched within pebble-lobbing distance of Riomaggiore’s snug harbour that’s crammed with fishing nets and overturned boats. You can sit on the charming terrace and choose from recently caught fish chalked up on a blackboard. Leave room for a dessert, such as babà al limoncello (brioche drenched in sweet lemon-scented liqueur).

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  6. Torre Guardiola

    Bird life and local flora can be seen from the Torre Guardiola, a nature observation and bird-watching centre located on Fossola Beach, immediately southeast of Riomaggiore marina. From the centre a botanical walking trail leads along the coast.

    reviewed

  7. Trattoria da Sandro

    Traditional Cinque Terre seafood is served up in the cosy stone-and-wood dining rooms of Trattoria da Sandro, whose specialities include baked stuffed mussels, and swordfish with tomatoes, capers, olives and pine nuts.

    reviewed

  8. Focacceria Enoteca Antonia

    To pack an authentic Ligurian beach picnic, head to Focacceria Enoteca Antonia where Paola and her husband Giuseppe make 15 kinds of piping-hot focaccia from scratch and also stock well-priced local wines.

    reviewed

  9. Dau Cila

    Local wine is served by the glass at Dau Cila, accompanied by cold plates such as smoked tuna with apples and lemon or lemon-marinaded anchovies with pears and parmesan.

    reviewed

  10. Cinque Terre Coastal Walk

    Cinque Terre Coastal Walk

    5 days (Riomaggiore to Riomaggiore)

    by G Adventures

    Isolated from the rest of Italy by the impressive landscape, you're here to hike. The rugged villages of Cinque Terre still remain a world away from the bustle…

    Not LP reviewed

    from USD$949
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  12. Trattoria Gianni Franzi

    Traditional Cinque Terre seafood is served up at Trattoria Gianni Franzi.

    reviewed

  13. Bar Centrale

    Bar Centrale is the liveliest late-night and early-morning spot.

    reviewed

  14. Cooperative Sub 5 Terre

    Rents canoes and kayaks.

    reviewed