Best of Cinque Terre: A Pocket Guide

Postcards from summer in Italy 💌 Cinque Terre might be one of the most well-known places in Italy, but after visiting several times, I can say it IS worth the hype… if you know what to do 😉 🗂️ | Share this ‘BEST OF CINQUE TERRE’ pocket guide with your travel buddy and save it for later! 🏡 BEST PLACE TO STAY. Vernazza. If I could stay in one village it would be Vernazza, simply because the harbor is so pretty and you can hike up to two different viewpoints. Highly recommend staying @madacharmapartmentsvernazza for the loveliest view of the harbor below! 🌅 BEST PLACE TO WATCH THE SUNSET. Riomaggiore. Grab a pizza @pizzeria_kepris_riomaggiore and enjoy it on the rocks as the sun sets over the Ligurian sea. Pure magic! 🍹 BEST HAPPY HOUR. Manarola. The best spot is @nessundormacinqueterre ! The view of Manarola is worth it despite how popular it is. Download their app so you can reserve your seat ahead of time, it will say how many people are ahead of you so you can enjoy the village below while you wait! 👀 BEST VIEWPOINT. Vernazza (the view of the back of the village) is wonderful at sunset. Otherwise, pretty much any time of day the view of Vernazza facing the front of the village is pretty epic! 🏊‍♀️ BEST PLACE TO SWIM. Monterosso al mare. Monterosso al mare is the only place with a proper ‘beach’ in Cinque Terre. You can rent lounge chairs and an umbrella and lounge there for the day - dolce far niente style - OR you can snag a spot on the free beach area and enjoy a refreshing dip in the sea! Other experiences to consider: 🥾 Hiking the 5 villages: You can hike from one village to the next! Each village has a welcome center where you can inquire about the trails, distances etc. ⛵️ A boat tour: There are numerous boat tours on @airbnb experiences or just by asking in the harbor, such as a private sunset boat tour that stops at all 5 villages 😍 So, have you booked your flight yet?? ✈️ P.S. I am writing a 2-3 Day Cinque Terre guide that will be available soon on @thatch.travel Stay tuned 🙃 ____