"Cinque Terre's Fourth Town From The South" Vernazza by guell

Vernazza Travel Guide: 271 reviews and 747 photos

Vernazza

Day 11 (see my Italy page for our full itinerary)

Some say that Vernazza, the fourth town from the south, may be the prettiest of the five towns. In my opinion, all five towns are great and they all are worth a visit. One thing is certain, and it is that Vernazza is the most popular. Everybody that comes to the Cinque Terre wants to stay in Vernazza, and the rooms fill up fast. If you really want to stay here, book your room as soon as you can.

We visited Vernazza on our inter-city hike. You can find more on the hike in the "Must See" tips. We found that the town had a great selection of restaurants to choose from. After grabbing a sandwich and a slice of pizza, we sat down on the sidewalk to eat our lunch and to rest up for the last leg of the trail.

With our bellies full, we were ready for the home stretch. In a little while, we would be relaxing at the beach in Monterroso al Mare...or so we thought. Just as we started on the last bit of trail, the rains came, and they didn't stop. We opted for the train back to Monterroso al Mare, and headed straight to our hotel. There would be no beach time for us that day.

Last visit to Vernazza: Oct 2001
Intro Updated Aug 23, 2003
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Reviews (6)

Walking-Visit the five towns by foot Transportation (2)

Combine the train with walking and get the best of both worlds. The portion of the trail from Corniglia to Vernazza is... more travel advice

Waiting for the train in Monterosso al Mare - Vernazza

Train-Use it to visit the five towns Transportation (2)

Forget about bringing your car to this part of the country. The train is the BEST way to get around here. It is very... more travel advice

Walk the trails between the five... Things to Do (2)

The only true way to enjoy the Cinque Terre at its best is by foot. The Cinque Terre is criss-crossed by a mesh of... more travel advice

Our hotel in Monterosso al Mare - Vernazza

Reserve your room ASAP Hotels (1)

Vernazza has many different types of accommodations, but since Vernazza is the most popular destination in the Cinque... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
A quick bite along the main street of...

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Comments (9)

sim1 Aug 11, 2004 at 2:01 PM Report Abuse

A page that brings back so many memories! I loved hiking at the Cinque Terre!
acemj Aug 10, 2004 at 12:02 PM Report Abuse

good practical tips . . . i hope to go here some day (on foot, of course).
sue_stone Aug 3, 2004 at 1:21 PM Report Abuse

Vernazza is one of my favourite places....going back soon!!
sandysmith Jul 7, 2003 at 2:32 AM Report Abuse

what a pity about the rain!
maritagnes Apr 5, 2003 at 11:59 AM Report Abuse

Lovely page with really good info! Hope to spend a day in Cinque Terre during our forthcoming Italy trip
globetrott Apr 5, 2003 at 12:10 AM Report Abuse

great infos and wonderful pics !and I agree : WALK or take the TRAIN !
mrclay2000 Feb 17, 2003 at 6:05 PM Report Abuse

This page is underdone at five times the volume! Great page but woefully brief.
Ken_Weaver Feb 17, 2003 at 3:29 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful pics...looks like a "must see" location.
o00o Feb 7, 2003 at 3:43 PM Report Abuse

Great tips, must try the Pizza next time I got there...