Is Cinque Terre Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Cinque Terre is renowned for its safety, especially for solo female travelers. The smaller communities have low crime rates, locals are known to be friendly, and there's generally a peaceful ambiance. Police personnel and locals are usually ready to assist tourists at any time. It's still suggested to partake in regular travel safety measures like keeping an eye on your belongings, especially in crowded places. Keeping an awareness of your surroundings, especially at night is also suggested. Overall, it's one of the safer destinations to travel to.

Safety rating

4.7 /5

Based on 13 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

Cinque Terre is currently ranked #23 safest place for solo female travelers, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5. Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Cinque Terre?

Safety at night:Safe

Cinque Terre is relatively safe to stroll around at night. However, it's still crucial to take basic precautions as you would in any other location. Crime rate is relatively low but occasionally petty thefts may occur. The area can be hilly and poorly lit in some places, so be careful not to trip or fall. Always stay in populated areas, avoid deserted places and be alert of your surroundings.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Cinque Terre, is generally secure. The region primarily relies on trains and ferries, both of which tend to be regulated and well-maintained. Stations and docks are typically in busy, populated areas, reducing the risk of crime. However, as in any public area, it's always important to be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye on your belongings, particularly in crowded places where pickpocketing can occur.

Street harassment:Very low

Cinque Terre is a peaceful and tourist-friendly region in Italy. Harassment on the streets is very rare, and the locals are typically respectful and helpful towards tourists, including solo female travelers. Just use typical precautions as you would in any new location.

Petty crimes:Low

Cinque Terre generally boasts a low crime rate. Petty crimes like pickpocketing or bag snatching, while not unheard of especially in popular tourist areas, occur much less frequently than in larger Italian cities. Always keep an eye on your belongings and try not to flash expensive gadgets or jewelry to minimize the risk.

Is Cinque Terre worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 13 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.7/5

Safety

4.7/5

Food

4.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.2/5

Evelina

Russia

Family travel

Cinque Terre is a national park in northern Italy, which unites five villages with colored houses on the rocks. We spent two days here and visited four towns. In general, this is enough time to take a leisurely walk and explore everything. We traveled by car and traveled from village to village along the highways that run through the mountains and offer stunning views of the vineyards – Cinque Terre is a famous wine region. At least three of the five villages are pedestrian zones, so the car had to be parked and walked from there to the town, which is from 500 m to 1 km. There are also trains running between the villages, which picturesquely dive into tunnels in the rocks. As it turned out, February is a great time to visit the Cinque Terre, as there are quite a few tourists and you can almost always take beautiful photos without people, while the temperature is very comfortable - + 14 degrees. In winter, the weather in this mountainous region is quite changeable, so raincoats were very useful when it was raining periodically. Cinque Terre Park is famous for its hiking trails - you can walk from village to village. Although the distances are short, the paths are very steep and involve constant descents and ascents, so set aside time and wear comfortable shoes. We visited Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Manarola and Riomaggiore, skipping Corniglia, considering it the least picturesque. Most likely, it is the types of Manarola that you have repeatedly seen on the Internet. However, Vernazza and Riomaggiore are also highly recommended. highways that run through the mountains and offer stunning views of the vineyards - the Cinque Terre is a famous wine region. At least three of the five villages are pedestrian zones, so the car had to be parked and walked from there to the town, which is from 500 m to 1 km. There are also trains running between the villages, which picturesquely dive into tunnels in the rocks. As it turned out, February is a great time to visit the Cinque Terre, as there are quite a few tourists and you can almost always take beautiful photos without people, while the temperature is very comfortable - + 14 degrees. In winter, the weather in this mountainous region is quite changeable, so our raincoats were very useful when it was raining periodically. Cinque Terre Park is famous for its hiking trails - you can walk from village to village. Although the distances are short, the paths are very steep and involve constant descents and ascents, so set aside time and wear comfortable shoes. We looked at Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Manarola and Riomaggiore, skipping Corniglia, considering it the least picturesque. Most likely, it is the types of Manarola that you have repeatedly seen on the Internet. However, Vernazza and Riomaggiore are also highly recommended.

Posted: April 6, 2025

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Alexandra

France

Solo travel

I went to the Cinque Terre at the end of August 2023. I dreamed about this trip for a long time and didn't want to wait after others to go so I went on my own. It was an amazing trip! People are really nice there. It was, at the same time, peaceful and full of life. Wandering the streets of this beautiful villages felt southing even though the villages were crowded at this time. I can only recommend this trip, alone or not.

Posted: July 10, 2024Experienced: July, 2023

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Couple travel

Cinque Terre is breathtakingly beautiful with its colorful cliffside villages and stunning sea views. Ideal for hiking and relaxation, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and charming Italian culture.

Posted: July 1, 2024

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Cyndie

Luxembourg

Solo travel

I felt safe all the long of the short trip, even hiking by myself. No harassment, no catcalling in the small villages or the main town nearby, La Spezia. Felt even safe at the various train stations I waited the train at.

Posted: May 5, 2024

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Sara

United States

Solo travel

7am-9pm hike all villages, one day. Hostel outside CT, took the train to 1st village. Swam and ate gelato or a meal in each village. Things were fairly marked. When in doubt I asked locals. Met many solo women hiking. Best solo experience!

Posted: May 5, 2024Experienced: June, 2022

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Solo travel

Cinque Terre is charming, but... in my opinion, it's a bit boring. The towns are beautiful, but identical; each of them consists of just one street and there are not many charming nooks where you can hide from the crowd and admire the views.

Posted: December 24, 2023

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Solo travel

My first solo trip was to Cinque Terre. I was there in April. I didn't stay in Cinque Terre, but in the town of Framura. I spent one day in Cinque Terre, and the rest in Pisa, Lucca, Bonassola, Framura and La Spezia. I felt safe.

Posted: October 1, 2023

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Solo travel

Cinque Terre is beautiful. There are many small towns with colorful houses right by the ocean on the cliffs. There are also very beautiful walking routes from one town to another, but there is also a train that stops in every town. I was there in September and it wasn't overly crowded.

Posted: June 18, 2023

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Marlow

Canada

Couple travel

Absolutely beautiful and romantic. Small airbnb in Vernazza was just a place to drop our bags while we traversed the trails connecting the five villages. The terraced vineyards and Venetian architecture complete the fairy tale honeymoon.

Posted: May 18, 2023Experienced: September, 2017

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Solo travel

My first solo trip was to Cinque Terre. I took a train from Milan and in one and a half day I visited all 5 towns, doing a bit of hiking along the way. It was quite quick, but in the end it turned out to be worth it. I felt quite safe. I stayed in a hostel in La Spezia.

Posted: April 13, 2023

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About Me

Originally from the west coast of Canada been living in Scotland for the past 9 years. Chill, adventurous and authentic. Have done couchsurfing ,workaways and pet/house sitting in the past. Love meeting new people and experiencing their world. Down for chill drinks, art shows, local markets, vegetarian food, live music, queer events, cultural events, outdoor swimming, bike rides. Whatever random fun thing is happening. Trying to do a small trip every month this year; January -Budapest February -Dublin March- Fife Scotland April- Manchester May- Pisa & Cinq Terre June- Derry and Belfast