Is it worth it to go to Cinque Terre?

Is it worth it to go to Cinque Terre? Frankly, the Cinque Terre is a visual place and a sensual place. It's best to see it with your own eyes but if that luxury escapes you at the moment just check out these pictures taken by one of my guests. I've also published a perfect itinerary for a four-day stay in the Cinque Terre.

What can I combine with Cinque Terre?

TIP: Due to its proximity, a visit to Cinque Terre can easily be combined with that of Tuscany. Here you can read more about the most beautiful towns of Tuscany.

Can you visit Portofino and Cinque Terre in one day?

But outside of those times the 5 Terre towns can be a real joy and on a day trip you can easily visit the 4 seaside towns by trains that trundle between them constantly or in season by boats that serve them - if you have time and energy do a hike between a couple of them.

Is Cinque Terre expensive to eat out?

Overall, Cinque Terre is an expensive place to eat. A pasta dish costs 12-17 EUR at a traditional Italian restaurant. Seafood dishes are a bit more, at 16-20 EUR. Generally, restaurant meals cost between 25-35 EUR including a drink.

Is it worth visiting La Spezia?

This town is worth visiting for two to three days. La Spezia is a port city that's located near Cinque Terre. It has a maritime museum and an old town with restaurants and shops. For visitors who choose not to stay in Cinque Terre, it makes a convenient base for exploring the area.

Is Cinque Terre too touristy?

The resident population of the five towns (Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manorola, and Riomaggiore) is just four thousand — but it's estimated that some 2.5 million travelers visit annually. And it's not just foreign tourists who flock here: Italians love the Cinque Terre too.

Why is Cinque Terre so expensive?

Shopping and prices The Cinque Terre is not cheap. As everywhere in the world, tourism has raised prices. I often go to the market of La Spezia to shop for food, it's much cheaper than the stores of the villages. In restaurants, you have to expect Western European prices.

Which Cinque Terre town has the best views?

Which is better Lake Como or Cinque Terre?

Both are wonderful places to stop and spend time and are beautiful. The hiking in Cinque Terre is amazing but it will likely have larger crowds. Lake Como will be probably be more peaceful and relaxing.

What airport do you fly into to get to Cinque Terre?

The nearest airports to Cinque Terre are Pisa, Genoa and Milano Malpensa. From these three airports you can reach Cinque Terre by train in less than 3 hours. To fly into Milan from the US is probably the cheapest option. From New York there are non-stop flights to Milan Malpensa.

What is the best month to visit Cinque Terre?

September-October The shoulder season of September to October is the best time to visit Cinque Terre.

Is Cinque Terre more expensive than Amalfi?

Cost. Visiting Cinque Terre should be cheaper than the Amalfi Coast. Of course, so much depends on your choices – how you travel around, where and how long you stay, which restaurants you dine at, etc. But in general, the Amalfi Coast is a much more expensive destination than Cinque Terre.

How long does it take to walk the 5 villages of Cinque Terre?

You can walk the entire route in about six hours, if you take short breaks—although many hikers prefer to spread the route out over a few days at a strolling pace, stopping to enjoy the towns along the way. You can start from either direction (Monterosso, heading south, or Riomaggiore, heading north).