Simone Amorico from DMC Access Italy shares special insight into the Cinque Terre region, which consists of five colorful towns along the eastern Ligurian Riviera.
What makes this area so special?
Cinque Terre, or Five Lands, are five coastal towns that embody the harmonious interaction between man and nature. Thanks to the geographical characteristics of the area, the Cinque Terre towns are considered some of the most evocative Italian coastal attractions. They are composed of naturally rough and rugged hills, softened by the construction of cultivation terraces which fall towards the sea down steep slopes. The villages rise where the sea infiltrates the land and follow the natural shape of the hills, leaving those who visit with breathtaking and picturesque perspectives, sunsets, colors, and memories.
When is the best time to visit?
The beauty of the historic centers, Vernazza, Monterosso, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, can be visited in the summer. Though you may choose to slip between towns via private boat service, the paths that link the five villages – for centuries, the only access between the towns - allow visitors to fully appreciate the territory.
More than a time of year, the most evocative time to visit to Cinque Terre is a specific moment: sunset. It is the best time to feel its magic, especially on those clear summer evenings where you can see the entire coast all the way to Genoa.
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