What is the Blue Path Cinque Terre?


What is the Blue Path Cinque Terre? It is the most famous and spectacular route of the Cinque Terre. But it has been traced, over the centuries, by those who used it habitually to move, so in some places it is a real mule track that winds along the waterfront connecting the five villages between them.


What is the most famous part of Cinque Terre?

Manarola is one of the most famous villages of the scenic Cinque Terre coastline. The village has a small harbor with a boat ramp, picturesque multicoloured houses facing the sea and a tiny piazza with seafood restaurants.


Is La Spezia a good base for Cinque Terre?

The accommodations are cheaper in La Spezia than if you were to stay in Cinque Terre, and the roads are a lot easier to navigate with luggage! La Spezia makes a great home base for your northern Italy / Cinque Terre adventures!


Which Cinque Terre town has the best views?

7 Best Views in Cinque Terre
  • Riomaggiore harbour view. Classic Cinque Terre postcard view. ...
  • Manarola harbour view. ...
  • Sea view from Corniglia. ...
  • Vernazza view, 1 - from the direction of Monterosso. ...
  • Vernazza view, 2 - from the direction of Corniglia. ...
  • Fegina Beach View from San Cristoforo Hill.


What is the least popular Cinque Terre?

Corniglia is the only one of the five Cinque Terre towns that isn't a fishing town and you need to walk up around 365 steps to get there. That puts most people off and means that Corniglia is the Cinque Terre town with the fewest tourists.


What is the busiest month in Cinque Terre?

The busiest months are May, June, September, and October; July and August can be less congested (but hotter).


What is the most beautiful part of the Cinque Terre?

The most beautiful Cinque Terre town from above is Vernazza – projecting to the sea on a rocky cliff, its tightly packed houses and medieval tower look almost surreal when arriving from Corniglia on foot.


How long is the Blue trail in Cinque Terre?

The Blue Path is the easiest, the most famous and the most popular path in the entire Cinque Terre. It is divided into four sections and connects all the five villages of the Cinque Terre. Total length: 12 km / 7.5 miles.


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).