How long does it take to walk the Cinque Terre?

The walk is approximately one and a half miles long and takes around 25 minutes, depending on how many times you decide to stop and take in the wonderful view. Via dell’Amore is at the moment closed due to a landsline. Please refer to the page Current condition Cinque Terre hiking trails for more infos.

What is the best hike in Cinque Terre?

1. The Blue Path Trail. The ‘Sentiero Azzurro’ or the Blue Path Trail, spanning the length of all five villages, is the longest and the most renowned trails in the Cinque Terre.
2. The Riomaggiore Ring Trail.
3. The Via dell’Amore.
4. The Corniglia – Manarola Trail.
5. From Vernazza to Monterosso.

Can you walk between the Cinque Terre villages?

There is a 11 km trail (called the Blue Trail) connecting Riomaggiore to Monterosso al Mare. Some portions of the trail are very easy to walk, such as the paved section connecting Riomaggiore to Manarola, and other sections climb up and over hillsides with spectacular views along the coast.

When to visit Cinque Terre?

The best months to visit the Cinque Terre are May, June and October, with an average temperature of 19°C. But for the best weather, visit in July and August; however, the summer high season lasts from July to September when crowds are at their peak and temperatures can soar to 29°C (84ºF) and above.

Where to get the best views of the Cinque Terre?

Corniglia is the smallest of the Cinque Terre towns, characterized by tangled alleys, hilly terraces and bohemian cafes. For the best views, hike up to Santa Maria panoramic terrace and see the whole town from above. For most, Corniglia lacks the coastal appeal that draws so many to Cinque Terre.

How to travel to and get around the Cinque Terre?

The trains are the easiest way to get to and around the Cinque Terre, running between La Spezia and Levanto and stopping at each village. You can also connect on to Genoa, Pisa, Rome and beyond. It only takes about five minutes to travel from one village to the next.

What is Cinque Terre famous for?

Cinque Terre is famous for being an area of exceptional natural and man made beauty. This stretch of Italian coast is high and steep and over the course of the centuries its inhabitants have devised system to build houses and even develop agriculture around the constraints of this inhospitable terrain.