Last June, we spent almost a week in Vernazza, Italy, and had the chance to explore the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre area. These five coastal communities each have unique personalities.

Just remember that riding the train to Corniglia leaves 382 steps in 33 zig-zagging flights up the hill from the railway station to the town. A shuttle bus timed to meet the trains will cart ...

Sentiero Vernazza a Corniglia is ranked #3 out of 5 things to do in Cinque Terre. See pictures and our review of Sentiero Vernazza a Corniglia.

Cinque Terre is ranked #4 out of 10 things to do in Tuscany, Italy. See pictures and our review of Cinque Terre.

Our comprehensive guide to Italy's Cinque Terre will tell you how to get there — and have the best possible trip.

The "five lands" of Italy's Cinque Terre, a string of small villages along the Mediterranean coast, are connected via a hiking trail and a train.

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

Exploring Italy's most remote, romantic stretch of Riviera, we visit five tiny port towns: dramatic Vernazza, surrounded by vineyards; reclusive Corniglia, high on its bluff; pastel Manarola ...

Italy's Secret Wine Scene Is Hidden Amid the Cliffs of Cinque Terre To find out more, I embarked on six days of tastings, cellar visits, and vineyard hikes.