If magpies went in search of shiny treasures along the Ligurian coast, they’d fight over the precious pickings of the Cinque Terre. Translated as Five Lands, the villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore are the jewels in the crown of Cinque Terre National Park. These are some of Italy’s most sought after hiking trails but, on our Cinque Terre holidays, you can travel out of peak season while seeking out smaller hamlets and hikes, swimming and snoozing spots. Or you can take on other sections of the Ligurian Coast, heading north on a hike around the region’s wine trails. What’s not to love in Liguria?
Our holidays
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Top tips on travelling in Italy
We are lucky to have insightful Italians on our team who’ve shared some of their insider intel for travelling to their much-loved home country. Not only to avoid cultural or social faux pas, but also make the most of your trip. Get in with our Italian in-crowd.
Our top 10 most beautiful villages in Europe
Europe is falling down with exquisite villages and so picking a favourite is never easy. We asked our in-house experts to choose their top spots to stay in, or simply stop off at for a lovely lunch on one our natural adventures.
Most underrated places in Italy
Italy seems to ignite excitement in everyone. However, there are some Italian idylls that sneak under the radar. Indeed, you can explore secret Italy easily if you know how, and we have made this easier for you with this list.
Best coastal walking tours
Do you have the ‘coastal condition’? For some, it may be chronic, and for others, there may only be mild symptoms. Check out our list of seaside saunters. Warning: symptoms may worsen upon reading.
