Visiting the Cinque Terre, Italy: Everything you need to know
All you need to know before visiting the beautiful Cinque Terre region in Northern Italy – the first-time visitor’s guide to when to go, where to stay, what to see and do, and how to get around the Cinque Terre.
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From five sleepy Italian fishing villages to one of the most famous coastal landscapes in the world – the Cinque Terre has been through some dramatic changes over the last 60 years, but it still looks every bit as gorgeous as you’d imagine.
It’s now a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, with up to 4 million people a year coming to walk, boat and train their way through its dramatic cliffs and pretty coastal villages. But what do you need to know if the Cinque Terre is on your travel wishlist?
This Cinque Terre travel guide has everything you need to know to plan your holiday and make the most of your time visiting this beautiful stretch of coastline.
What you need to know about visiting the Cinque Terre
What and where is the Cinque Terre?
The Cinque Terre National Park is the smallest and oldest National Park in Italy, and was designated back in 1999. It covers an area of only 15 square miles but packs plenty of gorgeous scenery into a small space, with a mix of rocky cliffs, scenic coves, clear blue waters, terraced vineyards and olive groves linked by a network of footpaths.
The Cinque Terre is located just south of Genoa in northwest Italy. It’s within easy reach of the airports at Genoa, Pisa, Rome, Florence and Nice by mainline train, and there’s a local train between La Spezia and Levanto which stops at each of the villages.
People often talk about the Cinque Terre like it’s one place, but it’s actually a stretch of Italian Riveira coastline made up of five separate villages – known as the Five Lands or Cinque Terre in Italian (which is pronounced cheen-kweh teh-rreh).
Running from north to south the villages are Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Each one of the five is a beauty, with pastel buildings tumbling down the hillsides and sparkling sea views, but each has its own different character.
Map of the Cinque Terre
When’s the best time to visit the Cinque Terre?
The Cinque Terre’s never exactly quiet – peak season runs all the way from Easter until October. But to avoid the worst of the crowds, steer clear of July and August.
Accommodation gets booked up really far in advance in the summer and it can be really hot and dry, with average highs of 29ºC/84ºF, so isn’t the best time for walking.
Shoulder season – May and September – is a good time for visiting the Cinque Terre, with warm days around and fewer people than in peak season. Spring sees average high temperatures around 17–21ºC/63–70ºF and is mostly dry. October and November are the wettest months and there’s a risk of heavy thunderstorms causing landslips.
Or if you want to risk the off-season you can get a bargain and have the paths to yourself in December and January. Though some restaurants and accommodation closes down in winter, and you risk boats being suspended and hiking trails closed in bad weather.
How long should I spend in the Cinque Terre?
If you’re tight on time, it’s possible to get a taste of the Cinque Terre in one day by taking the train or boat from one village to the next and spend around an hour in each. Or starting early and walking straight through from one end to the other.
There are also day tours* available from Florence or Pisa which include travel. A day is just enough to get a taster of the Cinque Terre if that’s all the time you have, but you wouldn’t be really doing it justice, and you’d be missing out on the best time of day.
Between 10am and 4pm the villages are packed with day-trippers – the train platform in Monterosso at 4pm took me right back to commuting on the London Tube in rush hour. But come the evenings things calm down and there’s a much more relaxed feel.
Read more: The Cinque Terre in one day: A day trip itinerary
Ideally you’d want to spend three or four days visiting the Cinque Terre to give you time to explore each village, do a couple of half-day walks and a boat trip along the coast. The villages have a different atmosphere at different times of day, so staying for a few days gives you time to decide on your favourite and go back for sunset or dinner.
And if you’ve got more time, there are plenty more walks you can do, or you could travel further afield and visit the neighbouring towns of Portovenere, Levanto or La Spezia.
Where should I stay in the Cinque Terre?
Staying in one of the five villages means you don’t have to travel in each day and can soak up the atmosphere in the evenings. But because it’s so popular, accommodation is pricey – even for pretty uninspiring places – so book early. There aren’t many hotels except in larger villages Monterosso and Riomaggiore, so it’s mostly guesthouses and apartments.
The villages are so close together that there isn’t really any one with a better position than the others. And as you can get between them so easily it’s not really worth moving around and staying in a couple of different villages if you’re just staying for a few days.
It’s more a case of picking the village which has the right character to suit you – and has the best accommodation available to suit your budget.
The largest and furthest north of the villages, Monterosso is easy to get to which means it can be very busy – especially at weekends. The village is split into two sections which are linked by a short tunnel, with an old town and a resort-style beachfront area.
Monterosso is the only Cinque Terre village which has a proper beach and seafront promenade. It has the widest selection of accommodation and the best range of hotels*, and is the least hilly so it’s the most accessible, but this means it can be expensive.
At the other end of the Cinque Terre is Riomaggiore, another larger village which has a gorgeous setting with brightly coloured houses set around the harbour. Riomaggiore has a good selection of places to stay, with a couple of hotels. It also has lots of restaurants and the best nightlife – though it’s still fairly relaxed – but brace yourself for plenty of hills.
Vernazza and Manarola are arguably the most beautiful Cinque Terre villages. Manarola is surrounded by vineyards and has great sunsets, and Vernazza has a pretty harbour and tiny beach. Neither have hotels so you’re looking at guesthouses or self-catering.
Finally Corniglia is the central village of the five. It’s the smallest village and the hardest to get to, as there’s no sea access and a huge flight of steps leads up to the village from the train station. This makes it the quietest of the five – especially in the evenings – and its position high up on the rocks means you get great views (I stayed here and loved it).
Otherwise a cheaper option is to stay in neighbouring Levanto* or La Spezia*. Both of these towns are on the Cinque Terre train line so it’s easy to get around, but accommodation, food and pretty much everything else is cheaper as you’re not in the ‘proper’ Cinque Terre. They also have a more authentic, local feel as they’re not so overrun with visitors.
How hard are the Cinque Terre hikes?
For centuries, the only way you could get between the Cinque Terre villages was on foot, and it’s still the best way to get around, with a constant stream of gorgeous sea views. There’s a mix of coastal and hillside paths to choose from, which can be challenging.
The one flat stretch of coast path from Riomaggiore to Manrola, known as the Via dell’Amore (Lover’s Lane), reopened in 2025 after being damaged in landslips back in 2011. It’s an easy 1km-long paved, flat walking path with benches along the way.
Other paths involve lots of ups and downs with some rocky ground with a few big drops and steps. You don’t need to be really fit but do need to be be comfortable walking uphill and wear hiking boots/shoes or sturdy trainers – open-toed shoes aren’t allowed.
The distances involved aren’t huge, but it can take longer than you’d guess from the distance as it’s so hilly. Plus you often end up waiting for people to pass on narrow stretches which slows things down. So start early or late if you can to miss the peak of walkers.
The Sentiero Azzurro or Blue Trail starts from Monterosso and takes around two hours to reach Vernazza and another 45 minutes on to Corniglia. From Corniglia to Manarola you have to take the high route via Volastra – it takes around three hours and involves some serious climbs but the views at the top through the vineyards are well worth it.
From Manarola you can walk take the Via dell’Amore to Riomagiorre. Alternatively the high route via Beccara takes around 90 minutes, with a long climb to start with.
As well as the main walks there are quieter hill paths, like the Sentiero Rosso or Red Trail from Portvenere to Levanto. Shorter sanctuary walks also run steeply uphill from the villages. And even if you’re not hiking there are lots of hills and steps in the villages.
Do I need a permit?
To walk the paths from Monterosso to Vernazza, Vernazza to Corniglia and the Via dell’Amore from Riomaggiore to Manarola you need a Cinque Terre Card. You can get them online, in train stations or at the start of the trails. There are two versions:
1. Trekking Card
This covers access to the paths from Monterosso to Corniglia, free local buses within the park, toilets and wifi. They’re available for 1–3 days, and cost €7.50 (1 day), €14.50 (2 days) or €21 (3 days). There are discounts for children aged 4–11, families and over 70s.
2. Train Card
This version also adds in unlimited train travel on the Cinque Terre line between Levanto and La Spezia. Prices vary through the year, from €14.80 in low season to €32.50 in peak season (public holidays and weekends in July/August) for a 1-day adult ticket.
Via dell’Amore supplement
If you want to walk the Via dell’Amore between Riomaggiore to Manarola, you have to pay a €10 supplement on top of your Cinque Terre Card. You can buy it online as a ‘Trekking Card Plus’ or ‘Train Card Plus’, or at info booths in Cinque Terre train stations.
How do I get around the Cinque Terre?
The Cinque Terre is a National Park, so vehicle traffic is restricted to residents. It’s best to avoid taking a car if you can, not least because roads are terrifyingly narrow with sheer drops. You can park in La Spezia or Levanto then catch the train into the Cinque Terre.
Trains are the easiest way to get to and around the Cinque Terre, running between La Spezia and Levanto and stopping at each village. You can also connect to Genoa, Pisa, Rome and beyond. It only takes about five minutes from one village to the next.
Tickets cost €5, €8 or €10 for a single journey (or free with the Cinque Terre Train Card) depending on whether its low/medium/peak season, irrespective of how far you go.
You can’t reserve seats and the queues on the platforms can be crazy, but trains are long and they often use double-decker carriages so can squeeze a lot of people in.
Trains run up to three times an hour in each direction from 5am–11.30pm, and you can pick up or print out a timetable. And don’t forget to validate your ticket before boarding.
There’s also a ferry which connects the Cinque Terre villages (other than Corniglia) with Portovenere, La Spezia and Levanto between March and November. It’s well worth a trip to check out the views. A day ticket including unlimited journeys costs €42 adults/€15 children aged 6–11. Or you can get cheaper afternoon or one-way tickets.
What else is there to do?
There are a few churches and monuments to visit around the Cinque Terre, but it’s mostly all about the outdoors. As well as walking you can also get out on the water on a sailing* or kayaking trip*, or explore underwater by scuba diving* or snorkelling.*
You can also join a guided rock climbing day trip* in the Cinque Terre, with local instructors who know the best crags and can match the routes to your experience.
Don’t miss trying the local seafood, with cones of fried calamari, shrimp and anchovies available everywhere. It goes brilliantly with the local white wine. The hills behind the villages are covered in vineyard terraces and you can do a tasting at some of the wineries.
And look out for some of the annual festivals, like Saints’ Days, Easter processions, the lemon festival in May and anchovy festival in June, the grape harvest festival and Monterosso’s bizarre cuckold festival which takes place in November.
What should I bring with me?
Not too much! Chances are you’ll have to climb a hill or a flight of stairs to reach your accommodation, so try to bring as little as possible. If you’re walking don’t forget decent shoes as well as a hat of scarf in summer, as there’s not a lot of shade on the paths. Also pack a water bottle as there are free water taps in each village where you can refill.
Although Monterosso’s the only village with a real beach, you can swim from each of the villages – amazing after a hot day walking – so bring your swimmers. If you forget sunscreen etc there are shops in each village, but because it’s a touristy area they do charge a premium. And if you’re stuck English is widely spoken around the Cinque Terre.
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Hi – thanks for this great resource! I’m going to be staying in Vernazza and concerned there doesn’t seem to be much by way of grocery shopping – is that right?
Hi, there are a few small corner shops in the villages but not a huge range of products, so if you’re staying for a few days you might be better off stocking up before you arrive in the Cinque Terre.
Hi. Thankyou for the very informative site. We are cruising with Royal Caribbean and will dock for the day in August. Would you recommend catching the boat or train to the CT for the day. We are mindful that we don’t want to miss the cruise departing! Which three of the CT would you suggest we visit if we are short of time. We are a family of 6 with children ranging in age from 10 to 22.
Thank you.
Hi, if you’re docking in La Spezia then either the train or the boat would be fine – there are more trains so that might be easiest, or you could do one each way. If short on time you might want to check out this post with some itinerary suggestions for one day in the Cinque Terre: https://www.ontheluce.com/cinque-terre-in-one-day/
Wonderful site with a lot of good information. I have a few questions. I am in the process of planning a trip to Italy this year that hopefully will include the CT. Is it too late to book a trip to the area? If not where do you suggest we stay on relatively short notice. I hope to travel in late August or early September. Also, the boat trip sounds interesting, can you tell me more about what that. I will be traveling with my husband and probably three adult children. Thanks!
Hi Carol, if you’re booking at short notice then Levanto or La Spezia are a good option to stay in – they aren’t in the ‘proper’ Cinque Terre but are on the train line so you can easily visit the villages but there is more choice of accommodation and it doesn’t get quite so booked up. Ferries run March–November, the new timetable isn’t out yet but you can get an idea from last year’s here: https://www.cinqueterre.eu.com/en/boat-excursions
Hi Lucy,
I’m gonna be based in Florence in October but I really really want to do this one day tour to Cinque Terre. Do you know what are the best alternatives to get to La Spezia, to get the train?
Thanks in advance 🙂
Hi Isadora, the quickest trains from Florence to La Spezia are around 2 hours so if you start very early it should be possible in one day.
I am so happy to have found your very informative blog!
We plan to be in the region for four or five days in October. We were considering La Spezia as a home base but that we hope to visit the CT and possibly Santa Margherita and Genoa, we are now thinking Levanto or Monterosso may be better options? We welcome your opinion or any other ideas. Thank in advance!
Thank you! It will depend on what your budget is to some extent – Monterosso is likely to be pricier to stay/eat/etc as it’s right in the Cinque Terre, whereas the others have cheaper options, particularly La Spezia as it’s much larger. Either La Spezia or Levanto are are very easy to reach the CT from as they’re on the train line.
If I do the unlimited train travel, do I still need to buy a Cinque Terre card if we plan to walk starting in Monterosso?
Hi, you need a Cinque Terre card to walk from Monterosso to Corniglia but if you have the unlimited train travel version that covers both the walk and the trains.
Hello Lucy,
Thank you for posting all this awesome info on the Cinque Terre region. I’ve gotten some good planning ideas now for my visit (first time) for a day or two at the beginning of July. As I’ve arranged to stay in Genoa, I will take the train to the area. I’m planning to leave early so I can arrive at Monterosso before 9-ish AM so I can walk (at least some of) the trails between villages. How safe are the trails if I’ll be alone (female), especially during the early morning and late evening hours? If I decide to only spend a day, I am willing to make it a very long day trip. Thank you for your input.
Hi Vivian, the Cinque Terre should be pretty busy in July so there are likely to be people around even in the early mornings/evenings so you should be fairly safe if you take the usual precautions you would do anywhere else (ideally let someone know where you’re going, phone signal os decent along most of the trail).
Hello Lucy,
I’m planning to visit Cinque Terre at the end of September this year, I was wondering how the weather is it going to be. Is it warn enough to go to the beach? It’s also my first time visiting Italy. Thank you.
Hi, the average temperatures in Septembers are 25°C high/17ºC low so it should be warm enough to go to the beach, and the water is fairly warm for swimming in the autumn. You may get a couple of grey/showery days though. Have a great trip!
Hello Lucy,
Great article, very helpful. For payment at restaurants and shops, do most accept Debit Cards (like Wise)? Looking to limit carrying much cash. Will have Credit Cards, if needed.
Thanks
Hi, yes most places which accept credit cards will also take debit cards.
We are planning a day trip to Cinque Terre in May, will
the restaurants and shops be open on Sunday?
Yes as it’s a touristy area there’s a good selection of places open on Sundays.
Hi Lucy
We are coming Cinque terra in April. We will be there in van and driver from Pisa for a day. Where should we ask the driver to drop us to explore cinque terra as from your blog it appears train and boat is best way to move around. we also want to do one hike which is easy to moderate with good views and see couple villages. Riomaggiore and Manarola are prettiest as you suggested in one response. Do we need a guide? and is it easy to get boat? do we have to book ahead?
Thank you for your response.
Hi Ruchi, you shouldn’t need a guide as it’s very easy to get around the Cinque Terre – it’s definitely more simple to get around by train and boat as the roads are winding and there’s no parking in the village centres. And you don’t need to book ahead. If coming from Pisa I’d get your driver to drop you in La Spezia where you can catch the train – I have a one-day Cinque Terre itinerary post with more details (https://www.ontheluce.com/cinque-terre-in-one-day/) but I’d suggest the hike from Vernazza to Corniglia then the train to Manarola and boat to Riomaggiore.
We would like to visit cinque terre for a week sometime in March or April coming from either Milan or bergamo airport and would like to hire a car ..would appreciate the best you could recommend for us regarding the trip.
Thankyou in advance
Hi Anna, it’s not all that easy to get around the Cinque Terre by car so you will probably find it easier to park your car and travel around by train – there are car parks on the edge of the villages but you might want to look for somewhere to stay which has parking (I’d try Monterosso first as it’s biggest).
Hi. I am coordinating a trip with my 3 nephews (early 20’s) this May and wanted to try to hit Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre. I think they will love hiking and boating in the Cinque Terre. I have to fly in and out of Rome because I have miles on American and they don’t fly to Genoa, Pisa or Flornece. I hear there is a better direction to see the towns that is opposite the cruise ships??. Can you give me any hints? I was thinking of flying and going directly to Cinque Terre by train…then going back to Rome to finish our trip, but I read there is a festival the third Saturday in May and that is the day we arrive.
Hi Dana, the Lemon Festival takes place in Monterosso on 20 May so it will be busier than usual but the other villages shouldn’t be too bad. Generally the most popular way to hike the Cinque Terre path is north > south so if you start in Corniglia and head towards Monterosso it should be quieter. Or the high paths like the route from Corniglia through the vineyards to Riomaggiore are always a lot quieter if you want to avoid the cruise day-trippers.
Luce, so glad I came across you blog! Such good info!We have booked a hotel in Pisa for 3 days at the beginning of May and would like to spend at least 1 day at the Cinque de Terre. Since these are small village’s can we use credit cards or is it easier to use euros? I was hoping not to take a lot of cash with me
Hi Kathy, most places accept credit cards, particularly restaurants and hotels, though it’s useful to have some Euros for small shops/gelatos/bus or train fares. There are ATMS in each of the villages (though try to use the bank ones rather than ones in shops as these charge commission).
Hi Luce
Does the train that runs between the villages also work on Easter?
Best Regards
Osnat
Hi Osnat, yes the trains will run over the Easter weekend, it can be quite busy though as it’s a popular time for Italians to visit the Cinque Terre.
Ciao! I found your blog last night and need some of your great insight. We will be in Italy this April visiting my nephew in Turin, then Venice and then my husband and I will train to Florence and hopefully Pisa before arriving for a few days in Cinque Terre. When we leave the area we need to return to Milan…the Milapensa Airport exactly. Are there trains that we could ride? Can you offer any insight on best of the towns to stay if this is our need and where I could go to check schedules? Thank you.
Hi, the Cinque Terre villages are all along the same train lines so there isn’t on which is more convenient, but being further north will mean a slightly quicker journey. There are some direct trains to Milan (and more where you change in La Spezia/Genova) which take around 3.5 hours, then you can catch the Malpensa Express train to the airport (43 minutes). You can check local train times on the Trenitalia or Trainline websites.
Hi, my husband and I will be in Florence this May. I was hoping to visit Cinque Terre with a bus tour. My hubby has bad knees and I’m wondering if we should avoid Cinque Terre all together. He’s fine sitting in a cafe while I walk around. Am I dreaming?
Hi Linda, the Cinque Terre is really worth a trip – there are lots of cafés where he could stop if you want to walk around and the boat trip along the coast is a great way to see the views without having to walk.
Sorry, forgot to ask if the walking trails are well sign posted and not easy to get lost…
Yes they’re very easy to follow (the hills are steep so there’s usually only one path and it’s quite well-trodden) – the only place it can be a bit confusing is the start points in the villages but there are marked on maps.
Hi Lucy,
Thank you for the informative article.
I will be travelling alone to Florence in April and hope to fit 2 nights at La Spezia based on your suggestion to explore Cinque Terre. I just want to know how safe Cinque Terre is for solo female travellers and if there are any particular advice you have for getting around in the towns.
Thanks again!
Hi Helen, I always found Cinque Terre to be safe – the usual precautions apply about keeping hold of your valuables especially on the trains which can be busy, and maybe avoiding the trains late at night when it’s quieter. Corniglia is the quietest village at night so you might want to stay in one of the larger/busier villages if you’d rather have lots of people around.
Visiting from a cruise ship to Cinque Terre in May. I have knee problems and would like to do the easiest walk to see the most I can. I will becoming from either La Spezia or Portofino. Can anyone recommend the best thing to do. I do have a potential drive for the day. But not sure if taking the train would be better for me. A hi formation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Hi Nanette, the shortest walk is the stretch from Vernazza to Corniglia and takes around 90 mins, it is still quite hilly and rough in spots but the views are great. You can’t really get around the villages by car so the train is much easier – and you can also take a boat between the villages which is a lovely view.
Hi, thank you for a great informative article! My wife and I are planning 6 days in CQ this coming May. We’re trying to decide between Monterosso, Manarola and Vernazza as our base. My wife recently hurt her knee, and so does have a very slight mobility issue. How steep are Manarola and Vernazza, compared to Monterosso?
Hi, Monterosso is definitely the flattest village and easiest to get around with mobility issues. Both of the others are built into the hillside so do have some steep areas but it’s not all the village, so I’d look carefully at where you stay to choose somewhere where you don’t have to climb the hills every time you go out.
Great article! How do I book beach space/chairs if we are staying at an AirBNB (not hotel)? travelling with kids and I need to ensure we get at least a good beach day in. I plan to home base in MONTEROSSO. Thank you!
Hi, the beach chairs are available to rent through the lido/beach clubs in Monterosso – you can book them in advance either in person or via phone (the number is on the sign at the clubs) or get there as early as possible for the best chance of getting one.
This is one of the best articles (if not the best) I’ve come across in all of my searching for info on Cinque Terre. Thank you so much!
Ah thank you – that’s great to hear!
Does the eurorail pass count as 1 day of travel if you get on and off at all 5 villages? we will be coming from pisa and heading to genoa
Hi, yes any days you use the pass would count as one towards the pass, however many journeys you take.
Thanks for a great informative article. My hubby and I will be over in July and are planning on hiking the CT starting at Riomaggoire . Where would the best place to stay
Hi Annette, the train connections mean it doesn’t matter too much where you stay – but it can be busy in July so I’d suggest staying in Riomaggiore so you don’t have to travel back on a busy train at the end of a day’s hiking.
Thank you for the information written so nicely. We will have one long day to visit Cinque Terre as we will be on a cruise. This is our introduction to the Mediterranean coast and help to plan future land trips. What would be your suggestion to see the most while in port for the day.
Hi, it will depend on how much you want to walk but I would definitely recommend doing at least one of the walks and then you can visit the rest of the villages by train or boat.
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to CT with two adult children next May but hear this is no longer “off season”. I’ve read some posts that make it sound like a zoo. If you had to choose between May and September, what would it be? We like to swim but we’re from Northeast US so it doesn’t have to be 90 degrees! We’ll be there 4 days. Checking average rainfall it doesn’t look to be any rainier in September than May but blogs say good chance of rainy weather.
Hi, we visited in May and it was busy during the daytimes in the villages but not too bad on the paths and nice in the evenings as a lot of people come for the day. We had warm sunny weather in the mid 20s but the water was chilly, so if you’re looking to swim September might be a better option.
Hi Lucy, I am so grateful for all your tips. We ( party of 4) will be based in Santa Margherita Ligure, mid June. The goal is to see Cinque Terre Villages via boat tour. We will have a rental car. Would you have a recommendation of a Half-day boat tour out of Monterrosa or Riomaggiore? I see online several boat tour operators in La Spezia. We would prefer to drive since we have the use of our car, so i would appreciate any car park tips! If left up to me, i would drive to Monterrosa or Riomaggiore, walk about the area, catch the private sunset tour ( 6-8 pm) , then drive back to Santa Margherita. Would you recommend a sunset tour over a morning tour? Would you recommend one village over the other, based on our parameters? Fyi, we are good walkers, and as well, have spent the day visiting a few villages while staying in Portovenere some years ago ( hence the interest to see CT via water. Grazie, Lisa
Hi Lisa, parking is very limited in the Cinque Terre villages (and can be quite pricey) – Monterosso does have a couple of car parks but Riomaggiore you have to park outside town. So I’d advise using the trains and boats as much as possible as June is likely to be really busy on the roads. Sunset tour sounds great – the village tend to get quieter then too. It seems that most guided boat tours go out of La Spezia but you can catch the ferry and hop between villages with a day pass.
Hello, we will stay 3 nights in Bonassola. The all-day ticket( Cinque Terre card is valid only on the Levanto La spezia route. Do I understand right that we should buy a separate ticket for the train from Bonassola to Levanto and from there we use Cinque Terre card for the Cinque Terre route? Thank you.
Hi, you can also just get a Cinque Terre Card for the hiking route and buy train tickets separately which might work out better for you coming from Bonassola (a train from there to Monterosso for example is only €2.20).
Hi there! I am planning a trip to Liguria with my mom and we will be staying in Rapallo for a few days. We also want to visit the Cinque Terre for a number of days. Do you think it is reasonable to base ourselves from Rapallo, or would you suggest staying closer for the days we plan on visiting the Cinque Terre?
Hi Amanda, Rapallo is only around an hour by train from the Cinque Terre (with some direct trains and others changing in La Spezia) so it should be ok to base yourself there and get the train into the Cinque Terre to visit.