There are portions of the trail which are very easy, there's even a paved section connecting Riomaggiore to Manarola, and there are some portions which are a little more difficult, but nothing too strenuous. The hike can even be enjoyed by children.
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There are several walking trails with picturesque landscape running across the place, numerous old castles and ancient structures and a few beaches. Cinque Terre is an ideal location for a solo travel.
Cover a shorter section of the Cinque Terre hike on a half-day tour that allows you to experience the scenery without walking all day. See Riomaggiore, Manarola, and the village of Groppo as you walk along trails that lead past olive groves and vineyards on the Mediterranean coast.
Experience this 2.1-mile point-to-point trail near Vernazza, Liguria. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 min to complete.
Experience this 2.1-mile point-to-point trail near Corniglia, Liguria. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 14 min to complete.
Vernazza: Located to the north of the Cinque Terre, Vernazza is probably the most beautiful and picturesque fishing village of Cinque Terre, where its colourful houses hang above the sea level on rugged cliffs. It has a charming natural port and an old castle, built to protect the area from pirates.
Cinque Terre is a collection of five seaside villages on a 2-mile (3 km) stretch of Italy's northwest coast. Known as the Italian Riviera due to its dramatic setting, it takes a mere day to visit each of these gems. Two to three days would allow you to enjoy its beaches and discover the culture via a cooking class.
The Via dell'Amore, from Riomaggiore to ManarolaNo matter how many trails you've walks its hard not to fall in love with the Cinque Terre on this “Lover's Lane.” Wide, flat and paved, it is by far, the easiest section of Trail #2. And it's famous for its kissing statue and tunnel covered in declarations of love!
And it's not just foreign tourists who flock here: Italians love the Cinque Terre too. The result, especially when day-trippers hit, is that trains and station platforms are often mob scenes, the iconic coastal hiking trail becomes almost impassable, and the towns' tiny lanes are clogged to bursting.
Most of the research I have done suggests Monterosso is the biggest town and has a more laid back/ resort style to it whereas Vernazza is more romantic and picturesque.
The accommodations are cheaper in La Spezia than if you were to stay in Cinque Terre, and the roads are a lot easier to navigate with luggage! La Spezia makes a great home base for your northern Italy / Cinque Terre adventures!