Church bells echoed through the sunny piazza as I plopped down on a stone bench, digging my plastic spoon into a cup of basil gelato. I’d hiked about 5 miles that morning. I had another 5 to go.

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The months between November and February are considered low season in Cinque Terre, when temperatures range from daytime lows in the 30s to highs in the 50s. Some hiking paths, restaurants and ...

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They are all also connected by scenic hiking trails and a convenient train line. I travel to Cinque Terre every March with my wife, and we love it. The weather is always beautiful, often reaching ...

The striking coastal settings that have long drawn visitors to Cinque Terre can be found elsewhere on the Italian Riviera.

Visitors like to hike Cinque Terre's leafy crags; Via dell'Amour is a popular (and well-paved!) walk that connects Manarola with Riomaggiore. The trail with the best ocean views is from Vernazza ...