Last June, we spent almost a week in Vernazza, Italy, and had the chance to explore the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre area. These five coastal communities each have unique personalities.

This Underrated Region in Italy Is a Less-crowded Alternative ... Instead, take the train — the Cinque Terre Express runs from La Spezia in the south to Levanto in the north three times an ...

A mound of ice cream felt like a fitting reward for reaching the halfway point of my trek in Italy’s famed Cinque Terre. The “Five ... their own version of la dolce vita, the sweet life.

But for a slice of perfect Italian ... since and the Cinque Terre remains high on the bucket list of U.S. tourists, who pour in each summer from cruise ships docked at nearby La Spezia.

Plus, the experience of cruising the water is often accompanied by delicious snacks, drinks or even multicourse Italian meals ... Private Tour: Cinque Terre from La Spezia (130 reviews) ...

and Monterosso al Mare—comprise Cinque Terre National Park, which spans nearly ten miles of rocky coastline between the seafaring cities of Genoa and La Spezia. Corniglia, Italy, one of the five ...

If you’re set on visiting Cinque Terre this summer ... Lerici is a charming town located on the Ligurian coast of Italy, in the province of La Spezia, on the eastern shore of the Gulf of ...

One of the most iconic and romantic trails in the world — Italy’s Via dell ... exclusively to residents of the Cinque Terre as well as Levanto, La Spezia and former residents and owners ...