Cinque Terre, which means Five Lands, is a collection of five small coastal villages in the region of Liguria in the province of La Spezia. The charming villages are part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Tourists love to come and take in the scenic landscape and walk through and between the towns. Cinque Terre boasts some of the best coastal hiking trails in the world. Hiking paths connecting the towns vary in difficulty. The villages are Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. The four towns of Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore possess an old-world charm. Monterosso is more of a very beach resort with plenty of Cinque Terre Italy holiday rentals, Italy vacation rentals and hotels. Cinque Terre Italy holiday rentals and Italy vacation rentals are the most affordable and spacious way to travel.

The path from Riomaggiore to Manarola is called the Via Dell'Amore ("Lovers Walk"). The beautiful trail is very easy to hike and takes an average of 20 minutes to complete. The hike from Manarola to Corniglia is also easy but takes about 45 minutes to complete. The trail from Corniglia to Vernazza is a 90-minute hike that is steep in certain parts but rewards you with incredible views of the shore. The final trail from Vernazza to Monterosso is the steepest and winds through Olive orchards and vineyards, offering dramatic ocean views. This trail takes about 90 minutes. You can spend all day walking between the villages. If you would rather not walk, you may take a pedestrian ferry or the milk train between villages. Look for your perfect Cinque Terre Italy holiday rentals or Italy vacation rentals today.