The Ultimate Guide to Italy's Cinque Terre

[Cinque Terre Pass] You can queue up to buy it at La Spezia station for EUR 18.2 per day. [Cinque Terre Pass Benefits] Internet: The pass has a Wi-Fi account and password, which must be entered in uppercase. However, it can only be used at the train station, and you must enter the account and password each time. Toilets: The pass allows you to use the toilets at each station for free. They are very clean, but there are long queues. [Cinque Terre Internal Transportation] Trains between the five villages run every half hour, and less than 10 minutes apart during the summer peak season. Trains are often late, and it takes about a day to visit all five villages. Visiting two villages takes about 4 hours. The train from La Spezia to the five villages takes 27 minutes. The travel time between the five villages is 3–10 minutes. The second village is the most beautiful for panoramic photos. [Cinque Terre Village Reviews] 5th Village: Monterosso: The largest village, with two large beaches. There are many restaurants, so you can enjoy a seafood feast in the 5th village. 4th Village (Recommended): Vernazza: A small fishing port between two cliffs, with many people swimming. It's small and photogenic. 3rd Village: Corniglia: On top of a mountain, not by the sea, and very difficult to climb. Not recommended. 2nd Village (Must-Visit): Manarola: A postcard cliff village, you can walk around the village along the trail. It's beautiful! 1st Village: Riomaggiore: The town has very steep slopes. It has a beauty that looks from the inside out. You need to pass through a tunnel to get out of the train station. [Recommended Route] The 2nd village is a must-visit, the 4th village is recommended, the 5th village is for sunbathing, swimming, and dining, and the 1st and 3rd villages are alternatives. The 1st and 5th villages are larger, so you need to allow more time.