Cinque Terre also has gorgeous beaches where you can catch some rays, just be sure to bring shoes as they are rock beaches sans sand. Or opt for a hired boat tour that will take you around all ...

Italy's Blue Path Is More Than Just A Hike The next stretch traces the route from Corniglia to Vernazza, one of the more photogenic parts of the Sentiero Azzuro (and the "jewel" of Cinque Terre ...

The cheapest times to visit are weekdays in March, April, May, and October. A single train ticket between Cinque Terre villages costs 10 euros during peak season and 5 euros on the cheapest days.

But Monterosso does have the Cinque Terre’s best beaches. It’s also known for Convent of the Capuchin Friars, nicely situated on a massive seaside rock in the middle of town.

Italian Government Tourist Office, 500 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2240, Chicago, IL 60611; 312-644-0996; www.italiantourism.com. Cinque Terre National Park Web site is www.parconazionale5terre.it.

Manarola is one of five villages known as Cinque Terre along Italy's northwest coast. While the region's name means "five lands," it may as well translate as "many steps." ...

OUR WRITER hikes the trail of Italy’s famous five – the villages of Cinque Terre. By Stephanie Stafford 00:01, Sat, Oct 31, 2015 Bookmark ...

The best way to get around Cinque Terre is by foot. Not only is trekking the chief attraction of this Italian coastal region, but it's also the best way to experience the charms of the small towns ...