Amazing place to visit, hike, drink eat etc…read more I hike most of the trails between the 5 towns and they are spectacular. You can even take the train or a water taxi between them depending. The highlight for me was the final hike from the most southern town Riomaggiore all the way to Portovenere....8 miles 2500 feet of elevation gain and stunning view after stunning view. You even pass by a monastery great little outdoor restaurants etc. Bucket list item

The most beautiful walk of my entire life. Be sure you understand the route - easy to get lost!read more

Many world-renowned national parks have all the hype and thus all the visitors. We find ourselves…read morecrammed into small spaces looking up at something with all the others. Cinque Terre is just the opposite: never-ending views along miles of coastline trekking make for an unhurried, uncrowded, unforgettable experience. For a day trip, we took the Cinque Terre Rail from La Spezia. You can buy the Cinque Terre Card online which allows you to travel to all five cities along the way. Hop off/on at any of them and hike in-between. The Cinque Terre Card also includes your park pass, required at checkpoints while hiking the trail. Ride to the end like we did, then hike back until you're ready to eat, drink, rest. Grab the train the way back. Or get off any stop along the way. The day pass is better if you're headed the whole way, and it allows unlimited stops throughout the day. Bring rain gear just in case, you may get some sun, some rain. We hit rain initially but it cleared out for two hours. By the way, that's about how long you'll need to get between a couple of the towns along the way. Each town is unique with those pastel houses built into the mountain you've probably seen in photos. The coastline is amazing the entire way, and the walk isn't too strenuous compared to other hikes we've taken. Do this if you get a chance. We'll return the first chance we get.

Tourist Trap! You pay way too much for a 300 meter walkway. Save your money and take the train on…read moreeither side. The officials on each side were very rude. I got the ticket online and they said I need a QR code from my place of stay too. Never was this explained anywhere. Stay away!

During our stay in Riomaggiore, my fiancé took me to Via dell'Amore. It's a beautiful cliffside…read morepath that connects Riomaggiore and Manarola in Cinque Terre National Park. It got it's name 'The Way of Love' because back in the day it provided a connection to separate villages for lovers. It's a very romantic place to take a stroll. They even have an area where you can place a lock, similar to Lover's Bridge in Paris. One of the many beautiful places to see in CT.