Tucked away in the picturesque mountains of northwestern Italy lies the small fishing villages of Cinque Terre (which ...

Fooled by a quick, under-researched Google search, I assumed I would have easy access to the pricier villages of Portofino and Cinque Terre for day trips without the overnight expenses.

Hiking from Monterosso to Riomaggiore, visiting the little towns, strolling thorugh the small caruggi and relaxing whilst walking through green forests, above the coast or near the beaches.....an ...

Visitors like to hike Cinque Terre's leafy crags; Via dell'Amour is a popular (and well-paved!) walk that connects Manarola with Riomaggiore. The trail with the best ocean views is from Vernazza ...

which extends access to all of the Cinque Terre trails. A one-day adult pass to the park costs 7.50 euros (about $9) and gives you access to all of the park, its restrooms and bus trips between ...

On Country Walkers’ private seven-day Cinque Terre circuit, families follow the Italian Riviera, hiking between hillside ... rail, and trail,” says Country Walkers’ Tricia Dowhan.