During this era the villages on the Italian and French rivieras and on the Cinque Terre were built. A variety of coastal mountain regions in the Mediterranean basin are similar to the Cinque Terre. They all have villages surrounded by olive trees and vineyards on laboriously built terraces. And the villages were all once connected by footpaths and donkey paths. But all of these places have succumbed to the automobile with the construction of roads during the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Only the Cinque Terre retains the charm of an automobile-free environment. Beware the automobile as it slowly encroaches on the Cinque Terre!
Where else in Europe can you find five villages with a total population close to 6, people better connected by trail and train than by roads? While not completely free of automobiles all the villages have roads TO them although they are not well connected BETWEEN them by road these villages retain a major component of that idyllic past lifestyle that we all seem to yearn.
The total distance by train i. According to the train schedule, the southernmost villages are only one kilometer apart. The others are separated by two to three kilometers. By trail the villages are all more distant than these mileages suggest. The direct path between villages, in most cases, will take one to two hours to complete. This totals seven to ten hours to hike the full distance.
It is a rigorous hike, though, with lots of climbing. The paths are generally well marked and the surface is good, though some of our customers have described this as "Alpine hiking" with lots of steps and lots of climbing.
While most trails are safe with few sheer drops some of the trail edges have drops of ten to fifteen feet. Alternatively, families might like to take advantage of the many Airbnbs in the area to have a little more space at their disposal. Accommodation: Due Gemelli Cozy Airbnb. These towns are known for their colorful buildings, winding streets, and remote location, making them a perfect family getaway or romantic honeymoon destination. Riomaggiore, in particular, is a great starting point for your visit, as it is the first town you will encounter if you are arriving by train or car from La Spezia, the nearest major city.
There is so much to do in Riomaggiore! History enthusiasts can visit several of the ancient churches and castles built in the 13 th and 14 th century, or adventurous travelers can hike the trails that lead between all five villages. The town is also full of adorable cafes and shops filled with local delicacies and goods. Locals also offer sunset boat tours where you can sip wine and watch the coast go by! The small, quaint nature of the towns also means wherever you stay is sure to be a cozy getaway.
There is an abundance of cute hotels and bed and breakfasts such as Due Gemelli and Terra Prime Lorenza. You can also have more privacy and rent out your own apartment on Airbnb. While summer is the most popular time to visit Cinque Terre, it is also when the temperatures will be hotter. The beaches allow for you to take a quick dip, but the heat and humidity can get to you after a long day of hiking and shopping up and down the stone streets.
If possible, vacation in early fall will allow for slightly cooler temperatures and fewer tourists. Accommodation: Locanda del Parco di Portofino. San Fruttuoso is a small bay in Ligure. It is hidden at the bottom of steep wooded hills and can be accessed by boat or on foot.
A great way to visit San Fruttuoso Bay is to hike from Portofino in the morning and then take the boat back in the afternoon. The two-hour hike provides stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea along the way. You can also hike from Camogli, though this is longer and harder. Book a half-day hiking tour in the San Fruttoso Bay. San Fruttuoso is dominated by a tenth-century Benedictine abbey. It has arches at sea level where, when the sea was higher, boats could row under and directly into the abbey.
There is also a large tower that you can climb. Today, there is a small museum inside the abbey. In addition to the abbey, there are several seafood restaurants on the bay and the nearby area. This is a lovely spot to enjoy a long leisurely lunch. There is a small beach set up with deck chairs and umbrellas for hire, and a small food stand for those who want a more casual eating experience. The water is cool and crystal clear and is the perfect way to cool off after hiking in the hills.
There is a small inn there, the Locanda del Parco di Portofino , with basic accommodations. The best time to visit is late spring-early fall. Summer gets crowded, but the ferries are more frequent. Early September is perfect. Corniglia is one of the most interesting villages to visit in the Italian Riviera. Situated as the center village in Cinque Terre, it makes the perfect home base for day tripping to the four surrounding towns.
What sets Corniglia apart from the other four Cinque Terre towns is its altitude. Corniglia is perched high up on a hill and requires either a shuttle or climbing plus stairs to access from the train station.
However, its high perch also allows for sweeping views over the Ligurian sea, as well as fewer crowds who are willing to make the trek. This is especially true for those who plan to hike. You could easily plan one day of hiking north to Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare, and hike south to Manarola and Riomaggiore the next day. Kick any morning off at Caffe Matteo with a yummy pastry and cappuccino before setting off on a hike. But the piccolo harbor, classic Italian architecture, and wooded peninsula make Portofino an appealing destination nonetheless.
More out of the way and better as a day trip is Porto Venere, south of the Cinque Terre. This enchanting seafront village is perfect for a scenic boat or bus ride. An antidote to the gritty transportation hub of La Spezia just around the bay, this enchanting resort is as scenic as the Cinque Terre towns — but with a bit of glitz.
The village clings to a rocky, fortress-crowned promontory. A rainbow of tall, skinny pastel facades rises up from an inviting harborfront promenade. Porto Venere is fun to explore, especially if you climb up-up-up behind town for increasingly better views. Porto Venere faces not the open sea but the beautiful Gulf of La Spezia — more romantically known as the Gulf of Poets — where Lord Byron was said to have gone for a hardy swim despite rough seas and local warnings to the contrary.
He survived…at least, for a little while longer. It is the place where we live and we have decided to tell you everything you need to know. Yes, because the Italian Riviera is not one of the Italian regions but is simply the evocative name by which the Liguria region is known abroad and especially in the USA.
You can find Liguria on the map. Liguria , aka Italian Riviera, is located in the north of Italy and is that arc of coast that extends from the French border to Tuscany. But be careful not to get confused. Many confound the Italian Riviera with the Amalfi coast which is located in southern Italy, just below Naples. Genoa airport does not have direct intercontinental connections but is well connected with Rome and with many large European airports such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Munich.
A valid solution is also to land in Nice, France, from which it is easy to reach Liguria in less than one hour by car or even by train. By train, you can get from Milan to Genoa in less than two hours. From Tuscany, you can use the direct train from Pisa.
The Italian Riviera has the shape of an arch facing south which is why the climate here is so mild! At the center of the arch is Genoa, the main city. Well, the landscape of the Riviera di Levante is steeper, with mountains that plunge directly into the sea. The dominant colors are green and the dark and intense blue of the deep sea. Here you will find the very famous Cinque Terre and Portofino. On the Riviera di Ponente, the landscape is a bit gentler.
Here you will find beautiful sandy beaches alternating with white cliffs that give the sea a beautiful clear blue color. Here the climate is particularly mild and favors luxuriant vegetation. There are so many wonderful places! The most famous spot in Liguria. The Cinque Terre are 5 super picturesque villages perched on a magnificent stretch of coast with steep slopes cultivated with terraced vineyards.
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