Last June, we spent almost a week in Vernazza, Italy, and had the chance to explore the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre area. These five coastal communities each have unique personalities.

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 ...

Cinque Terre is definitely among the ... Trenitalia is Italy's main intercity transportation and its website can map out routes to Riomaggiore. You can buy tickets through the website or buy ...

On maps, you'll see this marked as the "Blue ... If you haven't already purchased admission to the Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre, you'll have to pay a few euros near the trailhead.

Italy's Cinque Terre, located in the northwestern region of Liguria, is renowned for its five charming villages and picturesque views from its cliffside buildings, all linked by walking trails.