Two Days Exploring The Cinque Terre, Italy

So picture this...

Small, quaint towns buried in massive seaside cliffs. An array of bright colors and sets of stairs almost everywhere you turn. Coastal hiking paths around every cliff that offer a stunning view of the water while walking. Homemade pesto that makes you want to lick the plate clean.

Monterroso al Mare

Vernazza

Vernazza

Manarola

Riomaggiore

Riomaggiore at sunset

Well, that my friends is the Cinque Terre. Needless to say we fell in love with these little seaside towns and have now decided we have to visit them again. During our two-day trip, we stayed in a great AirBNB in Riomaggiore. In November, the town was quiet and a peaceful setting, which we enjoyed following our visit to Rome.

If you're thinking of planning a trip, I encourage you visit this magical place! The food in delicious and always fresh, the hike between towns is an amazing view and you'll get lost in a sea of beautifully colored buildings.

For the hiking portion, we took the train to the farthest town from us, Monterosso al Mare, and began the trek. It's about six miles from one end to the other of the CT, but the views and interesting terrain will keep you entertained the entire way. Be sure to wear the appropriate clothing and shoes as parts of the hike are very steep and rocky. If you can, take a backpack that's stocked with some water bottles and any other necessities you may need along the way.

Our favorite town along the trip ended up being Manarola. We couldn't help but soak in it's amazing views while snacking on some homemade gelato. But it seemed that every town offered a slightly different perspective with their design and colors. Though the majority of boating was closed during our visit, I've been told that traveling between the towns by boat is another beautiful way to see them if a hike isn't your cup of tea.

Check out our short travel vlog below that offers an in-depth look at our visit!


Here's to the next adventure!

x, Bri