Five small medieval villages along the Ligurian coast, Monterosso, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore, we all know as Cinque Terre, are connected by amazing trails to hike. Along this narrow strip of land, which 5000 people call home, nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the long ridgeline that includes Mt. Malpertuso (815m) and Mt. Vé (486m), hiking is a popular activity. Walk through restanque terraces, with their traditional stone retaining walls, where grapevines, olive trees, citrus fruits, basil, and medicinal plants grow, or along the coast on balcony trails with views of the deep blue sea…
On trails winding their way through the mountains, hikes in Cinque Terre provide a source of wonder in the heart of a well-preserved environment.
Cinque Terre, hiking along the Italian Riviera
Five small medieval villages along the Ligurian coast, Monterosso, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore, we all know as Cinque Terre, are connected by amazing trails to hike. Along this narrow strip of land, which 5000 people call home, nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the long ridgeline that includes Mt. Malpertuso (815m) and Mt. Vé (486m), hiking is a popular activity. Walk through restanque terraces, with their traditional stone retaining walls, where grapevines, olive trees, citrus fruits, basil, and medicinal plants grow, or along the coast on balcony trails with views of the deep blue sea…
On trails winding their way through the mountains, hikes in Cinque Terre provide a source of wonder in the heart of a well-preserved environment.
Cinque Terre, a
protected natural and cultural heritage site
In 1997,
the Cinque Terre coast was designated as a protected marine zone, and then in
1999, Cinque Terre National Park was created to preserve the local ecology and
landscapes.
Cinque
Terre’s extraordinary landscapes, shaped by locals over the centuries into
crop-growing terraces and small colorful cliff-side villages overlooking the
sea, has also been registered since 1997 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for
its cultural and scenic significance. The Ligurian coast offers so much to see
and experience on foot.
Cinque Terre’s extraordinary hikes
Panoramic
hikes, cultural walks, fast hiking to get your pulse up, or leisurely strolls,
Cinque Terre offers the chance to take full advantage of some of Italy’s most
amazing hikes. So many trails, so many breathtaking vistas, so little time. Via
dell’Amore, or “Lovers’ Lane,” the most famous trail in Cinque Terre, winds
along the coast between Riomaggiore and Manarola. The ideal season for hiking
in Cinque Terre is the spring, when the trees, flowers, and plants are in full
bloom, and the smell of garrigue fills the air. Fall is also a great season to
spend time in Cinque Terre on foot, as the grapevines turn bright red.
Temperatures are relatively mild in Cinque Terre during both spring and fall.
