Vernazza

Among the 5 villages of the Cinque Terre, Vernazza is the most characteristic, best known and most visited of all. I was here now at the end of October and hiked to the top of the hill there is a nice view of Vernazza from up here.

Vernazza (Latin: Vulnetia) is a town and comune located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northwestern Italy. It is one of the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre region. Vernazza is the fourth town heading north, has no car traffic, and remains one of the truest "fishing villages" on the Italian Riviera.

Vernazza's name is derived from the Latin adjective verna meaning "native" and the aptly named indigenous wine, vernaccia ("local" or "ours"), helped give birth to the village's moniker.

Cinque Terre: Unfortunately overcrowded. No insider tip anymore! I recommend to avoid other hikes in the region where you are not followed at every turn ;-)