The dramatic scenery and laid-back lifestyle of Italy’s Cinque Terre has made it a must-see destination, on par with Florence, Rome, and Venice. Julia Buckley is a journalist who’s been writing about ...

During my two-day stay in Levanto, I visited three beautiful Cinque Terre villages: Vernazza, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. I skipped Monterosso and Corniglia this time. Starting from Levanto, I took the ...

This wildly rugged slice of Ligurian coast with its five tiny towns is a delight for hikers, foodies and wine enthusiasts. A century ago the Cinque Terre were simply five fishing villages on an ...

When it comes to basking in the beauty of the Italian Riviera, the Cinque Terre is tops for me. But there's much more to this region on the Mediterranean coast than those famous five villages. A ...

• Seaside Charm Even in Italy, a land of many wonders, Cinque Terre National Park is unique. The park includes a group of five picturesque seaside villages perched high atop the rocky Mediterranean ...