Can you swim in Vernazza Cinque Terre?

In Vernazza, there is a small sandy beach (good for kids as well), and you can also swim at the end of the pier, among the boats. (The water is deep here, so this area is for good swimmers only.)



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If you want a good, long stretch beach with deckchairs and waves in Cinque Terre, then you have to go to Monterosso. However I prefer swimming at Manarola. Manarola has two swimming areas, neither of which are 'beaches' as such.

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Bring mosquito spray with you! As throughout Italy and in the Mediterranean sea in the Cinque Terre there are many insects: mosquitoes, bees, wasps, sand flies and much more. There are not particular problems if you use mosquito spray before sunset and during the night (and during the day if you are allergic).

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Overtourism in a fragile area Fabrizia Pecunia, the mayor of Riomaggiore, came up with the new plan for the 3,215- foot-long path to combat overtourism. Last year, about three million tourists visited Cinque Terre, a fragile national park. In contrast, there are fewer than 4,000 residents left in the area.

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You have to skip Corniglia situated on top of a cliff 100 metres above sea level. If you are limited on time, take the train between the villages.

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Monterosso has the largest beach, but as long as you can get in the water off the rocks, you can swim anywhere.

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Tips to prepare for hiking in the Cinque Terre First and foremost this means wearing appropriate shoes. Comfortable sneakers will suffice for most of trail #2 but most of the other paths require hiking boots for ankle support and traction. Flip flops are not a good idea and don't even think about high heels.

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Overall, it's one of the safer destinations to travel to. Cinque Terre is currently ranked #68 safest place for solo female travellers. Check full ranking.

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Corniglia is the only one of the five Cinque Terre towns that isn't a fishing town and you need to walk up around 365 steps to get there. That puts most people off and means that Corniglia is the Cinque Terre town with the fewest tourists.

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And they mean business.

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The busiest months are May, June, September, and October; July and August can be less congested (but hotter). Avoid holiday weekends — especially Easter and Italian Liberation Day (April 25).

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Products containing the chemical DEET are proven to be effective repellents for mosquitoes. Autan is a widely available insect repellent containing DEET in Italy. Ensure you follow the application instructions carefully and, providing you do not have a reaction, this is perfectly safe to use for adults and children.

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Best Views Trails in Vernazza
  • Blue Trail: Vernazza - Monterosso. ...
  • Blue Trail: Vernazza - Corniglia. ...
  • Blue Trail: Corniglia - Vernazza - Monterosso. ...
  • Vernazza - Sanctuary of Our Lady of Reggio. ...
  • Corniglia - Sella Cigoletta - Vernazza. ...
  • Santuario di Nostra Signora di Soviore. ...
  • Vernazza - Monterosso via Passo del Termine.


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