based on 13 experiences from female travelers
Evelina
Russia
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, 2025Alexandra
France
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, 2023Cinque 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, 2024Cyndie
Luxembourg
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, 2024Sara
United States
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, 2022Cinque 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, 2023My 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, 2023Cinque 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, 2023Marlow
Canada
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, 2017My 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, 2023Mathilde
Hi I’m Mathilde I’m 24. I live in Reims, France. I am into any kind of art, I love nature. I love being at peace but I’m always up for parties too ! 🤭
johanna
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