Infrequently Asked Questions on Cinque Terre

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:12:41 -0400

Overhead view of Vernazzo, on the trail towards Monterosso

Cinque Terre, or “five lands,” is a series of small seaside towns in the Italian Riviera, in the Liguria region. It is widely known for being one of the most beautiful places on earth, and is recognized as a UNESCO Heritage Site. Visitors can hike the trails between the five towns and be rewarded with gorgeous cliffside views of the sea. Unfortunately, the booming popularity of the region has turned Cinque Terre into something more akin to Disneyland, particularly during the high summer season. The influx of American tourists toting Rick Steve’s guidebooks, kitschy souvenir shops and high prices has warped the towns into a bit of a tourist trap, where more English is spoken than Italian.

Cinque Terre on adventures of an omnomnomnivore in NYC

Infrequently Asked Questions on Cinque Terre