Five fishing villages are linked by trails, trains and boats, with vineyards on terraced slopes and swimming spots in tiny coves. Spring and early fall are best; summer is crowded.
Month by month
Best: April, May, June, July, August, October, November
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: January, February.
How long to stay
2–4 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 9h from the US East Coast, 2h from Europe, 10h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Buy a Cinque Terre Card for trails and trains; check which paths are open.
- Stay in a village to experience quiet evenings after the day-trippers leave.
- Wear grippy shoes; trails are steep and rocky.
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