The Cinque Terre are a coastal area within Liguria, in the northwest of Italy. It lies in the west of La Spezia Province, and comprises of five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park. Vernazza is one of I Borghi più belli d’Italia (‘The most beautiful villages of Italy’). The Cinque Terre area is a popular tourist destination. Paths, trains, and boats connect the villages as cars can only reach them with great difficulty from the outside via narrow and precarious mountain roads. The best method of transportation is the train. Trains run from La Spezia to all five towns within Cinque Terre.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to Cinque Terre on May 17 2019. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.