Cinque Terre

It is essential to underline that the Cinque Terre are not a typical tourist destination... Manarola and Corniglia in particular have remained intact over time, maintaining the authentic atmosphere and little influenced by tourism. This is the real strength of the Cinque Terre: a different experience, far from the chaos of the cities and at the same time distant from the traditional "all inclusive" tourist paradises, where everything is rigidly organised. Naturally, this authenticity implies some sacrifices: difficulty in getting around, scarcity of parking, limited services, and steep paths...

In conclusion, Cinque Terre is not suitable for everyone; they are not for those who exclusively seek comfortable and serviced holidays ... It is important to avoid tourists expecting a reality other than the authentic one; however, those who really love the Cinque Terre prefer them exactly as they are.