Cinque Terre is a region of five cliffside villages in Italy, but it can get crowded. Here is Rick Steves' favorite and his ...

by Rick Steves, March 2, 2022 | Vernazza, overseen by a ruined castle and with the closest thing to a natural harbor, is the jewel of Italy's Cinque Terre. Read more here.

Vernazza’s most characteristic side streets, called carugi, lead up from here. The trail (above the church, toward Monterosso) leads to a classic view of Vernazza.

by Rick Steves, August 30, 2022 | Rick Steves recounts his visit to Vernazza, along the Italian Riviera. The town has a little harbor, hillside vineyards and pastel buildings all connected to each ...

While Vernazza’s fishing fleet is down to just a couple of boats, locals are still more likely to own a boat than a car. Boats are tethered to buoys, except in winter or when the red storm flag ...