Of course the crowds are a dampener, but I guess we can get away from them at the outer villages. That sounds perfect so that you can visit some less-crowded spots on the third day or return to your favorite spot from the previous two days.
This is an unbelievably gorgeous destination. I truly love this part of Italy and especially love to hike my way through a spectacular place like this! I agree that two days sounds like just the right amount of time to be able to cover a lot of this landscape and benefit from some stunning views!
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Erin says:. Sandy N Vyjay says:. Kim says:. May 27, at AM. Michelle Segrest says:. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Follow on Instagram. This error message is only visible to WordPress admins Error: No posts found. Another unmissable view is the Lardarina in Corniglia. At the top of zigzagging steps which trail across the face of the mountain, you reach the only point from which you can see across all five villages — definitely not a sight to miss.
It consists of three villages and three islands and is peppered with stunning medieval churches and a beautiful castle that is more than worth a day trip in itself. It will be a bit of a whistle stop tour, but with the right itinerary, you can certainly see the best bits of Cinque Terre in one day. Mostly, you should take advantage of the regular trains connecting the five villages to get around efficiently, and enjoy each trip as part of the experiences — some of the best views of Cinque Terre are to be had through the carriage window.
That said, start the day early in Monterosso , and after passing through the beautiful old town take the hiking trail to Vernazza. The trail takes about 2 hours, so you can enjoy a mid-morning coffee on reaching Vernazza, before exploring a bit and then continue hiking to Corniglia about 90 mins where you can enjoy some lunch. Spend the first day of your two-day trip visiting Monterosso, Vernazza, and Manarola.
Enjoy the early morning calm of Vernazza and explore the castle there before hiking to Monterosso and enjoying some light lunch and a stroll on the sandy beach. In the late afternoon, move on to Manarola for some well-earned drinks and to watch a beautiful sunset. A three day stay in Cinque Terre is a happy medium between a whistlestop tour and a long stay. It is hard to predict the weather, but the climate is mild throughout the year. March is a little warmer, but it might be too cold to take a dip in the water.
Also, keep in mind that March is off-season, and there is a lot of construction work going on in the villages and on the trails. Otherwise, May would probably be okay, though it gets busy by then, too.
But really, try to avoid June, July, and August. Okay, Cinque Terre in one day is absolutely doable, and if you have many other places you would like to see, you can do this whirlwind of an itinerary. However, I — normally — recommend staying at a place for at least one night so that you can experience a place without the crowds.
Especially in Cinque Terre, this is essential as it will be crowded during the day. So, for this 2-day itinerary, I recommend visiting all five towns and then spend most of day 2 in another — even more — gorgeous place near Cinque Terre.
Start your itinerary with the largest of the villages — Monterosso. It is known as the village with the biggest beach, and many come here to spend some time there. However, if you want to have a beach vacation, then Cinque Terre is not the best choice in Italy.
If you have 48 hours in Cinque Terre and it is warm, you can spend a few hours at the beach which normally is crowded though — at least in the summer months. It is probably a good way to start your itinerary. Vernazza is the second most northern village and approaching Vernazza from Monterosso after about 1. This traffic-free village is so picturesque and often named the prettiest village and it was probably also my favorite. It is snuggled in a cleft between rocky cliffs, and looking at it from above made me fall in love with Vernazza.
It is lively, busy in summertime probably too busy , and, well, colorful, but all of the villages have in common. So, I cannot really pinpoint what intrigued me. However, the best way to enjoy Vernazza is to view it from above. Shares You can stroll the streets though there are not many and enjoy the piazza or the Doria Castle. If you want to hike, you can see if the coastal hiking trail is open.
The alternative path is, according to hear-say, less scenic and takes longer, but it is at least another option for the hikers among you the alternative hike takes about 2. Often overlooked and left out, this was another of my favorites. For those of you who really prefer not to climb stairs, you can take a little shuttle bus that starts directly at the train station. It felt the most authentic and special. The center of the village was actually my favorite.
From there, you can either hike the coastal hike is about 1. Manarola is another very photogenic village that is the favorite of many people I have asked. It is a great place to watch the sunset, but the views of the village are also one of a kind. There are easy and well-marked paths to follow up with cafes at the top , so you can enjoy the views. And I promise you, the views are always worth it, even if you are tired.
Shares I also enjoyed strolling the streets and checking out what laundry the locals are hanging out to dry. This day will be a busy if you do some hiking but still not stressful day.
Then it is time to prepare for your second day in Cinque Terre. If you stay in Cinque Terre for 2 days, I suggest visiting four villages on the first day. Take your time and stroll aimlessly in each town. For day two, I suggest visiting one more village and then do a half-day trip. Riomaggiore is one of the bigger and most photographed villages — the small, narrow, tall houses are very photogenic, and it is a great place to watch the sunset.
This is a good place for your second day in Cinque Terre. Shares However, as I said in the beginning, I was a bit disappointed. It seemed that every place I wanted to see — every angle from which I had seen Instagram images — was closed due to maintenance.
Hopefully, this might be different in the busier season, and you might not be as disappointed as I was. Sitting at the Marina and enjoying the colorful houses is priceless, though! Shares This 2-day Cinque Terre itinerary allows you to enjoy the villages more and take breaks that last more than 20 minutes. For the rest of the day, you can head out of Cinque Terre — and to one of the prettiest places in all of Liguria… I mean, in all of Italy! I recommend not spending 2 days in Cinque Terre itself — and instead, spend some time in this beautiful town as well.
From Riomaggiore, take a Porto Venere — my personal favorite place. It will take less than one hour, but it is soooo worth it. Check out the schedule alternatively, take a train and then a bus.
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