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

This is a huge park adjacent to the River Po that contains many 'visit worthy' spots including a…read morebotanical garden, museum and Medieval village. Sandwiched between Corso Massimo d'Azeglio and the River Po, sweeping green-ways make a perfect place to sunbathe, play with the kids or dog, play music and enjoy a beautiful day. On the south end of the park, across from Borgo Medievale, is a beautifully designed garden including many pathways and water features running throughout. Walking the road that runs along the river are many cafe kiosks where you can stop for a sandwich, coffee or soda. The path also dips down toward the river providing places to sit at the waters edge. Be sure to take a walk through the medievale village. Vendors were selling balloons too! On the north end of the park, near the Vittorio Emanuele tram stop, we encountered several people sitting or standing around who appear to be 'scoping out' the persons walking by. On our first visit we walked around this area and followed Corso Vittorio Emanuele to the river. On my second visit I made the mistake of walking toward the tram stop inside the park and was accosted by some of these men. I do not wish to dissuade you from visiting this beautiful park. I just want to caution you, if you get off at this tram stop, walk down the main road to the river to enter the park across from Corso Cairoli or walk south along Corso d'Azeglio before entering.

A huge park that goes along the river. On a day like today (Sunday & sunny) the place was packed…read morewith young and old. Some taking in the sun whilst others enjoying a drink or a meal at one of the many kiosks, cafes, make shift bars, proper bars and other such places. A great place for people watching and taking in the sun. It's a very local park and you don't see a ton of tourists there. As the afternoon went on it got busier and busier. You can rent bikes and pedal or go boating in the river.

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.

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.