The Cinque Terre is one of Italy’s most precious treasures. Its five lands, or villages—Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore—are linked by a rugged, 18km coastal path that winds past steeply terraced olive groves and vineyards, white-sand beaches, colourful, higgledy-piggledy houses and the most spectacular rocky seascapes imaginable.
Generations have worked hard over the centuries to create this unique landscape, which is characterised by steep terraces sloping down to the sea and picturesque fishing villages.
As well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is now a National Park and Marine Sanctuary, thus its cultural heritage is well protected.
Coming from Portofino, the first village is Monterosso al Mare, the only one with a large beach and promenade, which produces renowned white wines. Vernazza, located at the mouth of a river, is protected by a rocky promontory and has always been the only safe landing point in the Cinque Terre. Corniglia nestles on a hill surrounded by vineyards. Manarola and Riomaggiore, with their houses piled up in a multicoloured mosaic overlooking the sea, are the most typical and unspoiled villages of the five, connected by the famous walking trail, "The Lovers’ Way".
Please contact our concierge to organise your personalised excursion by the means of transport you prefer.
