Colourful Cinque Terre

Fly into Pisa and an hour later by train you're in five colourful villages perched on cliffs above the sea, linked by hiking trails. Plus the Leaning Tower “on the way”.

👀 What to see

• Manarola and Vernazza
• The hiking trail between the villages
• Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa

🍽 What to taste

• Ligurian pesto and focaccia
• Lemon wine and local anchovies

⚓ Quiet spot

Corniglia — the quietest of the five villages.

💡 Fun facts

• The five villages of the Cinque Terre are linked by hiking trails and a railway; the coastline is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• The sweet Sciacchetrà wine is made from grapes grown on steep, hand-worked terraces above the sea.
• You can't drive into the village centres — the local train is the easiest way to get around.

🗓 Best time: in April, in May, in June, in September, in October