Italian Rainbow Fishing Villages: A Guide to the Cinque Terre

Many places have a version of the Cinque Terre called xx, but what is the real Cinque Terre like? On the northwest coast of Italy, there are 5 fishing villages named Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, which are the world-famous Italian Cinque Terre. It takes about 3 hours by train from Milan to the Cinque Terre. It's closer from Pisa, about 1 hour to reach La Spezia station near the Cinque Terre. There are regional trains between the five villages, with a train approximately every 30 minutes. When visiting the Cinque Terre, it's essential to choose good weather. If you encounter rainy days, the experience will be greatly diminished, and the scenery will be much less impressive. The rainy season is from November to April of the following year, with more frequent rainfall. Each of the five villages has its unique charm, with Manarola being the most popular on social media. Most of the photos and postcards circulating online are of it. There are quite a few restaurants in the villages, but the prices are relatively high. Two to three days are enough to enjoy the five villages, and you can purchase transportation tickets according to your needs. Due to the high cost of living in the Cinque Terre, many people choose to visit on a day trip and return to Pisa to stay overnight. If you are driving, it's not very convenient as you have to park outside the village and then take a train into the village, so trains and day trips are more convenient.