| Page Views: 2,317 Last Visit to Vernazza: August, 2004 | Vernazza - Pearl of the Cinque Terre by HORSCHECK - last update: Nov 21, 2008 |
| Vernazza seen from the coastal path |
During my trip through Mediterranean Europe in August 2004 I stayed a few days in Lucca in the Tuscany. As the Cinque Terre was always ranked high on my "Must Visit" list for Europe and due to lovely sunny weather I decided on the spur of the moment to take a daytrip by train to the Cinque Terre.
I left Lucca early at 9:00 a.m. and returned at 10:30 p.m., which was in fact enough time to get a good idea of this lovely coastal area. The Cinque Terre consists of 5 little fishing villages that are situated at the bottom of steep cliffs.
The 5 villages are Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. The are linked by a stunning coastal path and by a railway line. The street is located much higher on the hills.
I have chosen Vernazza as the destination for this page, as I spent most of my time there and as it is in my opinion the nicest of the towns. Nevertheless, you'll find information about all 5 places here.
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."
--- Yogi Berra ---
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| Pros: | "Gorgeous rocky coastline; quaint villages." | | Cons: | "Packed with tourists in summer." | | In A Nutshell: | "Perfect base to explore the Cinque Terre." |
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cpiers47 Fri Jul 3, 2009 02:31 UTC
Very nice tips and pictures! I've enjoyed the 5 Terre as well and can't wait to return. | mircaskirca Wed Mar 18, 2009 07:55 UTC
This sounds like a great day trip from Lucca! The Chinque Terre must be a nice area to explore by walking and I do hope to visit some day. Vernazza looks like a place I would very much enjoy - the view from above is amazing!! | LoriPori Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:20 UTC
All I can say is "Wow!" - what an absolutely lovely area, esp. for walking. The coastal paths must be so wonderful and scenic. Thanks for the virtual tour Holger. | toonsarah Sun Feb 3, 2008 17:19 UTC
What a lovely dose of Italian sunshine on a chilly February day :) But no food or beer? That's not like you ;) |
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