This applies to Vernazza, too, which some consider to be the most crowded town in the Cinque Terre. However, Rick Steves writes on his website that the tour groups don't stick around for long.

If hiking between the dreamy villages of Italy's Cinque Terre is on your bucket list, make sure to pack this clothing item or ...

If you plan to visit Italy’s Cinque Terre this summer, know that you're in for a treat. The colorful community is popular for a reason—it's downright gorgeous. The pastel buildings that sit ...

Courtesy of d!g!tALE by Alessandro Ciabini|Getty Images Cinque Terre is made up of five different towns, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Monterosso al Mare and Vernazza – each with their own ...

Here are our best Cinque Terre tips, plus some necessary insight ... It comprises five “hamlets”—small towns that dot the coastal cliffs, which become landmarks for a hike through the ...

The striking coastal settings that have long drawn visitors to Cinque Terre and Portofino can be found elsewhere on the Italian Riviera. Here are lesser-known resorts to consider.

The pastel-hued houses tumbling down steep cliffs draw millions to these locations each year, but where will you go first?

In an effort to control numbers and ensure hikers' safety, strict new regulations and fines are being implemented in the Cinque Terre National Park ...

The trail with the best ocean views is from Vernazza to ... the train that runs along the coast and stops at each town. Cinque Terre also has gorgeous beaches where you can catch some rays ...

And if they're caught rocking some flops, they won't just be arrested as a fashion victim. They'll be fined for it too. And not just a measly amount either. People caught wearing the wrong shoes could ...