Cinque Terre News

All you need to know about the Cinque Terre, true and fine advice written and explained by the locals!

No second hand news, but FACTS, the real practical truth to live the place as a local and manage through trains, car parking spots, traditions, festivities, restaurants and food. All your questions will find and answer, just surf through our pages, but, if not, send us a mail and get further advice.

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The Cinque Terre Way of Life

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CINQUE TERRE A land made for Travelers…not Tourists! Traveling is not only moving from one place to another…traveling is knowledge, understanding, a way of adding values to our lives while visiting places with different languages, cultures and traditions. And knowledge will also avoid us encountering problems and facing misunderstandings…

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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CINQUE TERRE A land made for Travelers…not Tourists! Traveling is not only moving from one place to another…traveling is knowledge, understanding, a way of adding values to our lives while visiting places with different languages, cultures and traditions. And knowledge will also avoid us encountering problems and facing misunderstandings…

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Safety & Respect First when Hiking!

Hiking is the main “attraction” of Cinque Terre but Safety First! Hiking is fun in the Cinque Terre. Together with Food & Wine is one of the main facts that attracts visitors. But ALWAYS keep on mind to respect all the rules for a safe tour and to respect the delicate environment you are going…

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Hiking is the main “attraction” of Cinque Terre but Safety First! Hiking is fun in the Cinque Terre. Together with Food & Wine is one of the main facts that attracts visitors. But ALWAYS keep on mind to respect all the rules for a safe tour and to respect the delicate environment you are going…

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Statua del Gigante: 110 anni!

It has been 110 years that the statue of the Giant dominates, as Prometheus, with his beautiful strong, the Cinque Terre. Realized in 1910 by the sculptor Arrigo Minerbi with the same technique as the facade of the Duomo of Milano, this magnificent masterpiece, counts 14 meters high! Heritage of unique beauty

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It has been 110 years that the statue of the Giant dominates, as Prometheus, with his beautiful strong, the Cinque Terre. Realized in 1910 by the sculptor Arrigo Minerbi with the same technique as the facade of the Duomo of Milano, this magnificent masterpiece, counts 14 meters high! Heritage of unique beauty

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50 anni della Doc Cinque Terre: 1973-2023!

1973-2023: 50 years have passed since the foundation of Doc Cinque Terre and the birth of the Cantina Cinque Terre, unmissable events not to forget. Two are the types of Doc Cinque Terre wine: Cinque Terre and Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà, each one realized with different winemaking procedures which make it an exclusive quality. Unparalleled is…

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1973-2023: 50 years have passed since the foundation of Doc Cinque Terre and the birth of the Cantina Cinque Terre, unmissable events not to forget. Two are the types of Doc Cinque Terre wine: Cinque Terre and Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà, each one realized with different winemaking procedures which make it an exclusive quality. Unparalleled is…

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Finally the first part of the Via dell’Amore reopens in May!

After years of waiting, we are finally approaching the partial opening of the Via dell’Amore, scheduled for May of this year and the total opening for the summer of 2024! It’s a true open-air museum! Built-in 1920 for an extension of the railway line, the magnificent Via dell’Amore is now known all over the world…

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After years of waiting, we are finally approaching the partial opening of the Via dell’Amore, scheduled for May of this year and the total opening for the summer of 2024! It’s a true open-air museum! Built-in 1920 for an extension of the railway line, the magnificent Via dell’Amore is now known all over the world…

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Take part in the amazing Sciacchetrail event

Sciacchetrail will allow you to appreciate in best and in all respects the beauty of the Cinque Terre; with its wonderful trails will enjoy you the scents and particularity of nature and the trill of adventure. It’s a fantastic experience which combines trail running and the typical Cinque Terre passito wine, Sciacchetrà.  So what you…

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Sciacchetrail will allow you to appreciate in best and in all respects the beauty of the Cinque Terre; with its wonderful trails will enjoy you the scents and particularity of nature and the trill of adventure. It’s a fantastic experience which combines trail running and the typical Cinque Terre passito wine, Sciacchetrà.  So what you…

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5 top Cinque Terre Trails with Lucky & Camilla

Follow Lucky, the Golden retriever, and his hiking companion Camilla on the amazing trails of the Cinque Terre. Their deep knowledge of this land and passion for hiking will reveal you the best spots of this famous Italian National Park. You can spot all these trains and get technical detailed info on Trailforks website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RidGrhj7VIU…

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Follow Lucky, the Golden retriever, and his hiking companion Camilla on the amazing trails of the Cinque Terre. Their deep knowledge of this land and passion for hiking will reveal you the best spots of this famous Italian National Park. You can spot all these trains and get technical detailed info on Trailforks website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RidGrhj7VIU…

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Community Counts and Our Community is the entire World

Chef Silvia Cardelli has amazed us once more. On the arrival of the migrants ship Geo Barents into La Spezia port, she has offered, along with her staff, a full lunch and dinner, to all those people in need, migrants forced to leave their own countries for unbearable conditions. In her own words her gift…

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Chef Silvia Cardelli has amazed us once more. On the arrival of the migrants ship Geo Barents into La Spezia port, she has offered, along with her staff, a full lunch and dinner, to all those people in need, migrants forced to leave their own countries for unbearable conditions. In her own words her gift…

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5 Terre Car Parking Areas & Tips

DRIVING TO THE 5 TERRE? THIS PAGE IS FOR YOU What’s driving around the Cinque Terre If you are a skilled driver and your partner does not get car sick…well, it’s fun! But for all those  who do not want to take risks and prefer a smooth driving, this is a really tough area. Better…

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DRIVING TO THE 5 TERRE? THIS PAGE IS FOR YOU What’s driving around the Cinque Terre If you are a skilled driver and your partner does not get car sick…well, it’s fun! But for all those  who do not want to take risks and prefer a smooth driving, this is a really tough area. Better…

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Which airport to the Cinque Terre?

GETTING TO ITALY AND CINQUE TERRE Which airport to choose? The major airport for traveling in northern Italy (Venice, Lake of Garda, Piedmont) is Milan. The major airport for traveling in southern Italy (Rome, Amalfi/Capri, Naples) is Rome. The closest airports for traveling to Cinque Terre and Tuscany are Pisa, Genoa and then Florence.   Given this, if you plan…

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GETTING TO ITALY AND CINQUE TERRE Which airport to choose? The major airport for traveling in northern Italy (Venice, Lake of Garda, Piedmont) is Milan. The major airport for traveling in southern Italy (Rome, Amalfi/Capri, Naples) is Rome. The closest airports for traveling to Cinque Terre and Tuscany are Pisa, Genoa and then Florence.   Given this, if you plan…

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