While the villages are known under one name — Cinque Terre, or "Five Lands" — each has its own distinctive characteristics. Monterosso al Mare contains the best-known beach, which is dotted ...

We sat outdoors and enjoyed a fabulous lunch with a view of the beach and sea. All the towns in Cinque Terre are breathtaking, but Vernazza is widely considered to be the best village in Cinque ...

The trail with the best ocean views is from Vernazza ... that runs along the coast and stops at each town. Cinque Terre also has gorgeous beaches where you can catch some rays, just be sure ...

The pastel-hued houses tumbling down steep cliffs draw millions to these locations each year, but where will you go first?

Courtesy of d!g!tALE by Alessandro Ciabini|Getty Images The best time to visit Cinque Terre is in September and October when summertime's tourists have returned home – and cooler temps and ...

A visit to Cinque Terre is itself one of those surreal experiences—though it’s best scripted to a degree. (Get a good hotel, eat at the right spots, pack your SPF, and bring your best hiking ...

Italy’s Cinque Terre in the northwestern region of Liguria is a famous hot spot for its quaint villages and scenic views from its cliff-hanging buildings, all connected through its walking paths.