cinque terre

The extraordinary meteorological event known as Caligo has once again made its presence felt in the Cinque Terre. The spring-like temperatures, which soared above 15 degrees Celsius last Sunday in mid-February, have rejuvenated one of the region's most fascinating weather phenomena. This event...

Some people on the web incorrectly identify the ancient Vernazza's hamlet "Prevo" with the name "Punta Palma". It is better to provide clarification. Punta Palma is a rocky outcrop situated slightly north of the village of Prevo. While Prevo is positioned at an elevation of 208 meters above...

Have you heard about Leo, the hero dog from the Cinque Terre who saved his owner during the catastrophic flood on October 25, 2011? Due to his remarkable bravery, he was honored with the prestigious International Award of Loyalty to Dogs "Primus Inter Pares", the highest accolade for canine...

Sciacchetrà, a classic model from Paraggina, is a historic wooden motorboat that was constructed in 1965 by the renowned Cantieri Navali di Chiavari, formerly known as Cantiere Gotuzzo, under the skilled craftsmanship of esteemed designers and master shipwrights Solari and De Negri. In 2006, the...

Sciacchetrail 2025: March 28-29-30 Departure: Monterosso - Cinque Terre - Italy Arrival: Monterosso Difficulty: EE - For expert hikers Length: 47 km The term "Sciacchetrail" is a unique fusion of two significant elements: "Sciacchetrà," a renowned passito wine produced in the picturesque region...

Hello everyone! I visited many European countries when I was young and even now I sometimes pack my backpack and go. For about 20 years I have lived and worked in the Cinque Terre National Park, where I rent some houses to tourists and collaborate with my son in the management of a farm located...

Vernazza train station. The trains were not that crowded.

Vernazza.

Vernazza.

Vernazza.

Coming down into Vernazza.

Along the trail.

Looking ahead to Vernazza.

Along the trail two men playing music, this man selling fresh juice and someone selling jewellery.

Nose-to-tail hiking for 2 hours. Beautiful but there are other trail that are less crowded.

Monterosso at the start of the hike.

Looking up the coast to the Cinque Terre.

Path from Manarola to Riomaggiore is closed, Via Del Amore.

Manarola Train Station.

Manarola.