"If you ask me [Vernazza] is the jewel of the Cinque Terre," he wrote. Whether you're looking to walk along rocky beaches, enjoy a glass of wine, or seek out authentic places to eat in Italy ...

Often called the colorful jewel of Cinque Terre, Vernazza’s postcard setting includes castle ruins, a busy waterfront, and a picturesque natural harbor. Find your way to the tiny sandy beach ...

Visitors flock to this part of northwest Italy, chasing their own version of la dolce vita, the sweet life. And they come to hike.