Cinque Terre, Italy: 2 places on the Italian Riviera route
Explore the picturesque villages of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera, connected by a scenic 6.1 km route. This UNESCO-listed destination features five medieval seaside villages with colorful houses, natural harbors, and terraced vineyards set against the Ligurian Sea.
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- Cinque Terre, Italy — Five clifftop fishing villages connected by hiking trails and pastel-colored terraced vineyards overlooking the Italian Riviera coastline.
- Cinque Terre — Five seaside villages on the Italian coast dating back to medieval times.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- To reach Seceda in the Dolomites, take two gondolas up the mountain to reach the top.
- Tip
- Mulafossur waterfall on Vaga Island descends about 100 feet into the ocean below, featuring a scenic village and green mountain backdrop.
- Timing
- Visit Pulpit Rock early in the morning to avoid crowds and enjoy the sunrise at this famous flat-top cliff.
- Transport
- Trolltunga is a 28 kilometer round trip hike taking 8-12 hours; it's the most strenuous of the three nearby hikes but offers the best views.
- Save money
- Blue Lagoon costs about 40 dollars to enter and experience the geothermal spa.
- Timing
- Visit Kirkjufell in winter for a chance to see the aurora borealis, with a nearby waterfall for incredible shots.
- Transport
- Milos is about a 5-hour boat ride from Athens; take a boat to reach Kleftiko Caves with white rocks and crystal clear water.
- Tip
- Lisybotn features 27 hairpin turns descending down the fjord to the village below, making it one of Europe's craziest roads.
- Tip
- Mont Saint-Michel's monastery construction began in the 10th century and finished in 1523; the island served as a prison from the 15th-19th century.
- Transport
- Plitvice Lakes National Park features 16 terraced lakes; explore via electric boat over the water with multiple walkways.
- Tip
- Charles Bridge construction began in 1357 and finished in the early 15th century; it's decorated with over 30 statues.
- Tip
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the largest thermal bath in Europe and is known for its medicinal properties.
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