famous road
Cinque Terre Coastal Trail
A legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Liguria, Italy · Europe
Vernazza works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pignone, 2km from Cinque Terre Coastal Trail.
Vernazza is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 506, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Vernazza sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vernazza to your route.
Vernazza (Ligurian: Vernassa, locally Vernasa; Latin: Vulnetia) is a town and comune located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northwestern Italy. It is one of the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre region. Vernazza is the fourth town heading north, has no car traffic, and remains one of the truestRead more
"fishing villages" on the Italian Riviera. It is the only natural port of Cinque Terre and is famous for its elegant houses.
Vernazza's name is derived from the Latin adjective verna, meaning "native". The aptly named indigenous wine, vernaccia ("local" or "ours"), helped give birth to the village's name. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
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Vernazza is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.1350 latitude, 9.6835 longitude.
Vernazza has a population of approximately 506 people, making it a town in Italy.
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famous road
A legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Five colourful fishing villages clinging to the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, connected by scenic hiking trails.
2 km · about 5 min drive
beach
The largest and most resort-like of the five Cinque Terre villages, with the area's only large sandy beach and a medieval old town.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
The only Cinque Terre village without direct sea access, perched on a 100-meter-high promontory surrounded by vineyards and reached by 382 steps.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A tiny Cinque Terre fishing village famous for its photogenic harbor and terraced vineyards producing Sciacchetra wine.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
The southernmost Cinque Terre village with colorful tower houses stacked along a steep ravine above the sea.
6 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
6 km · about 10 min drive
natural wonder
Vast white marble amphitheatres in the Apuan Alps supplied Michelangelo, tourable by 4x4 above Carrara.
35 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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