Cinque Terre
Local tips & tricks on how to visit Cinque Terre and the Italian Riviera. You will find articles about the most stunning trekking trails, panoramic views, hidden gems, local cuisine and more!
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Why Cinque Terre Are Worth a Visit
Cinque Terre are famous for their picturesque beauty, but people often wonder: "I have never been to Italy, are Cinque Terre worth a visit?"
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Places near Cinque Terre: Palmaria Island
Among the beauties in the surroundings of Cinque Terre, there is definitely the island of Palmaria. It is located at the end of the western side of the Gulf of La Spezia, just in front of the village of Porto Venere.
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5 Things to Eat in Cinque Terre (& Where to Find Them)
Positive vibes in Italy come from food, the best way to explore a place. So here is a list of things you should definitely eat in Cinque Terre
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Places Near Cinque Terre: Lerici & San Terenzo
Lerici and San Terenzo are two small villages on the eastern side of the Gulf of La Spezia. Porto Venere is located precisely on the opposite side, in fact you can admire it from Lerici, together with the islands.
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Trekking in Cinque Terre: The Sanctuaries Trail
The local sanctuaries in Cinque Terre constitute one of the most popular trails. There are five in total, one for each village and they are located just above the correspondent inhabited centers.
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Hiking in La Spezia: Local Sanctuaries – Madonna dell’Olmo
The sanctuary of Madonna dell’Olmo is located above the Gulf of La Spezia, above the road leading to Cinque Terre and 280 meters above sea level.
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Most Useful Tools to Hike in Cinque Terre
Which tools are actually useful during a hike? This is a checklist for unexpert hikers on useful tools to hike here in Cinque Terre. Top 5 Useful Tools to Hike in Cinque Terre: 1. Map of trails – Here you can find the printable format of the map, the online one and you can also check with trails are open. Remember that it depends a lot on the season you are in! 2. Water and snacks – Remember to stay hydrated and take some snacks with you. In Cinque Terre during summer is really hot and some of the hiking trails are steep. 3. Right shoes – We talked about…
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Italian Food: The Local Recipe for Rice Pie (savory)
Rice pie is one of the local food of Liguria. You wouldn't find it in all the italian regions and there are some basic ingredients to make it tasty.
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Italian Food: Original Recipe of Farinata
Together with pesto, Farinata is one of the typical dishes of Liguria. It's a very simple dish based on chickpea flour.
