What is the most picturesque city in Cinque Terre?

Vernazza, the most beautiful village to visit in Cinque Terre. Vernazza is without question one of the brightest gems of Cinque Terre, a coastal village that enthralls visitors with its undeniable charm.



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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.

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Manarola is often the first village that comes to mind when people talk about the Cinque Terre. Along with Vernazza, it is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque and charming villages of the five.

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5 Towns of Cinque Terre Ranked
  1. Vernazza. Best Village for Couple Travel. ...
  2. Manarola. Best Village for Hikers. ...
  3. Monterossa. Best village for family travel. ...
  4. Riomaggiore. Best Village for Younger and Solo Travelers. ...
  5. Corniglia. Best Village for Mediterranean Views.


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Visit some of the villages Choose to visit two or three of the villages, for example Vernazza, Manarola and Riomaggiore. 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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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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You can walk the entire route in about six hours, if you take short breaks—although many hikers prefer to spread the route out over a few days at a strolling pace, stopping to enjoy the towns along the way. You can start from either direction (Monterosso, heading south, or Riomaggiore, heading north).

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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!

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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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Riomaggiore is the biggest of the five villages and welcomes tourists with colorful houses built in cliffs in the typical Ligurian style. Along the tiny promenade, you'll find some restaurants offering food and drinks with a view.

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Manarola has brightly painted houses, priceless medieval relics and a tiny harbour that features a boat ramp and a swimming hole; to the north, on the way to Corniglia, there's a stunning viewpoint (Punta Bonfiglio) where visitors can enjoy a drink in a bar between the village's cemetery and the sea.

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Manarola has brightly painted houses, priceless medieval relics and a tiny harbour that features a boat ramp and a swimming hole; to the north, on the way to Corniglia, there's a stunning viewpoint (Punta Bonfiglio) where visitors can enjoy a drink in a bar between the village's cemetery and the sea.

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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.

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How long does it take to get between towns in the Cinque Terre on the train? From La Spezia to Riomaggiore is 10 minutes. And between the actual Cinque Terre towns, it's less than 5 minutes.

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The walk from Riomaggiore to Manarola is no easier than the other way, it took us about the same time both ways, although coming back was at a hotter time and after a full days activity. If you are up to it, do it, if you have doubts, don't try it.

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In Manarola there is no beach but you can still swim at marina , where there are smooth or jagged rocks of the marina and a typical artificial reef formed by larger boulders where you can lie down. Here you can swim in the small boats and admire the beauty of the Cinque Terre village from an unusual point of view .

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