If you only have a limited amount of time in Cinque Terre and want to get an overview of the area, many travelers recommend seeing the five towns by boat. Plus, the experience of cruising the ...

Earlier, I complained that the sleek, modern trains made Cinque Terre feel a bit like an amusement park. That’s true, but the trains and the ferry system also make getting around astonishingly easy.

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 ...