General Comments Information Posts
"Maybe the most beautiful time to visit Cinque Terre is May - it is warm like summer already, but not too hot yet, and there is this wonderful spring vegetation, lots of beautiful colourful flowers everywhere, especially if you take a stroll along one of the many hiking trails, say, the Love Path - La Via dell'Amore ;)"
- Amalie Dargent, 22/11/07
"Planning your time in the Cinque Terre can make the difference between spacious relaxation and fighting for a spot at the beach. Because of the Cinque Terre's proximity to Germany and other Italian cities, it has become a popular weekend trip for German and Italian tourists (not to mention Americans on vacation). Try to plan your visit on a weekday, when many of the day trippers are still at work."
- Michael Burt, 22/11/07
"Monterosso is the northernmost and largest village of the Cinque Terre. It has the best sandy beaches and the most shops and accomodations. The village consists of two parts which are linked by a tunnel. The coastal path between Monterosso and Vernazza is my opinion the most scenic and the most demanding part of the 4 paths."
- Adam Horscheck, 22/11/07
"The quaint village of Vernazza is probably the "Pearl of the Cinque Terre". It is located in a spectacular bay with a natural stone pier and harbour. The medieval church and the narrow alleyways just create the typical coastal village atmosphere. Both coastal paths to Corniglia and Monterosso are physically demanding."
- Adam Horscheck, 22/11/07
"I tell people who email me that the CT is not for everyone and I would not even consider visiting it during the months of June, July and August, there are just too many people. It becomes a quaint village again sometime in late September."
- Joe Vittoe, 22/11/07
