Village: Corniglia Corniglia is a frazione (hamlet) within the comune of Vernazza in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northern Italy with a population of about 150. Unlike the other localities of the Cinque Terre, Corniglia is not directly adjacent to the sea.

Corniglia is the smallest and most unique of the five Cinque Terre villages, primarily because it is the only one not located directly on the water. As of 2026, the permanent resident population of Corniglia is estimated to be approximately 150 to 200 people. This number has remained relatively stable but reflects a general trend of "depopulation" as younger residents move to larger cities like La Spezia or Genoa for work. During the peak summer tourist season, the "effective" population swells significantly with thousands of day-trippers and hundreds of guests staying in local guesthouses. Despite the influx of tourism, the village maintains a quiet, agricultural soul, with many locals still involved in the production of the region's famous Vernaccia and Sciacchetrà wines. Because it is perched on a high cliff and requires climbing 382 steps (the Lardarina) to reach from the train station, it remains the most tranquil of the villages, where everyone knows their neighbors and the pace of life follows the traditional rhythms of the Italian coast.