Last June, we spent almost a week in Vernazza, Italy, and had the chance to explore the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre area. These five coastal communities each have unique personalities.

While the villages are known under one name — Cinque Terre, or "Five Lands" — each has its own distinctive characteristics. Monterosso al Mare contains the best-known beach, which is dotted ...

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 ...

Courtesy of d!g!tALE by Alessandro Ciabini|Getty Images The best time to visit Cinque Terre is in September and October when summertime's tourists have returned home – and cooler temps and ...

If you plan to visit Italy’s Cinque Terre this summer, know that you're in for a treat. The colorful community is popular for a reason—it's downright gorgeous. The pastel buildings that sit ...

On Country Walkers’ private seven-day Cinque Terre circuit, families follow the Italian Riviera, hiking between hillside fishing villages and paddling beneath the cliffs that line the Ligurian Sea.

Italy's Cinque Terre, located in the northwestern region of Liguria, is renowned for its five charming villages and picturesque views from its cliffside buildings, all linked by walking trails.