While tourists will be restricted to walking in one direction ... to manage the increasing number of visitors to the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Last year, Riomaggiore alone ...

Be prepared for some uphill walking, especially if you’re carrying luggage or traveling with strollers. The villages of Cinque Terre are known for their steep hills and narrow streets.

EXCLUSIVE: For me, travelling in March is all about visiting the places that see the most crowds in the summer.

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 ...