Which Cinque Terre hike has the best views?

There are trails between each of the five villages but the best is the Monterosso-Vernazza trail- phenomenal views.



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i) Undoubtedly, the best is the Santa Maria Belvedere terrace. From here, you have panoramic views across the Ligurian sea and the Cinque Terre coastline. There's also a bar along the terrace, Bar Terza Terra where we sat to have a drink at the end of a long day hiking. It was a perfect way to end a day - unbeatable.

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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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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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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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Manarola is one of the most famous villages of the scenic Cinque Terre coastline. The village has a small harbor with a boat ramp, picturesque multicoloured houses facing the sea and a tiny piazza with seafood restaurants.

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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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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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If you want a much easier hike, definitely hike from Vernazza to Monterosso (and not vice versa). The trail is much easier and Monterosso has the best beach of all five villages — so you can relax on the beach after your hike! Be sure to bring water and snacks on your hike!

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And they mean business.

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Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

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Manarola is a city in Liguria, Italy. It has many popular attractions, including Cinque Terre, Manarola, Borgo Storico di Manarola, making it well worth a visit.

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531 Riomaggiore - Manarola (via Beccara)
  • Forward time: 1 hour.
  • Return time: 1 hour/s.
  • Difficulty Level: EE - For expert hikers.
  • Length: 1.470 km.
  • Difference in height: 202m.


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Corniglia is the smallest and quietest of the Cinque Terre villages. It is located 100 meters above sea level, on top of a small promontory. Houses are a bit different here, smaller and wider, similar to the houses of the villages inland.

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