{"id":20243,"date":"2024-09-24T16:37:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T14:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/blog\/?p=20243"},"modified":"2025-01-14T15:03:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T14:03:33","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-cinque-terre-a-journey-through-colors-flavors-and-luca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/blog\/en\/ultimate-guide-to-cinque-terre-a-journey-through-colors-flavors-and-luca","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Cinque Terre: What to Do and See in Cinque Terre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some time ago, I had a dream: for some strange reason, I had been thrown into the world of cartoons. It didn\u2019t take long to realize that the scenes I was part of were from the Disney movie <em><strong>Luca<\/strong><\/em>. I suppose the movie marathon the night before had something to do with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next day, when I arrived at the office, inspiration struck: visit the places that inspired the setting of the movie, <strong>the famous Cinque Terre<\/strong>. It wasn\u2019t hard to convince my travel companion, Sofia, whom you may already know from the article on Sardinia. It was enough to (metaphorically) tackle her during our coffee break and tell her my plan. If you&#8217;re curious to know how it all turned out\u2014and you should be!\u2014you just have to keep reading. <strong>Let\u2019s go<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>On this journey, you will have the opportunity to be inspired about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Monterosso al Mare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vernazza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corniglia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manarola<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Via dell&#8217;Amore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Porto Venere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-45a18efd gb-headline-text\"><strong>DAY 1 &#8211; La Spezia<\/strong> <strong>&amp; Porto Venere<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have to admit, our trip doesn\u2019t start off in the best way. Ryanair announces a 4-hour delay due to a technical issue with the plane, so we find ourselves departing at 11:00 instead of 07:15. <strong>Well<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we\u2019ve set foot on Italian soil, we have another couple of hours by train from Bologna to La Spezia, where we\u2019ll be staying for the next few days. By the way, if you\u2019re considering spending a few days in the Cinque Terre, maybe to visit them at a slower pace, I highly suggest finding a room in this city, <strong>preferably near the port<\/strong>. The accommodation prices in the Terre are quite high, and from La Spezia\u2019s port, you can easily access most of the <strong>boat tours that take you to visit them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-12.49.06-1-1024x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-12.49.06-1-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-12.49.06-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-12.49.06-1-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-12.49.06-1-1536x900.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-12.49.06-1-2048x1200.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My condition at the seventh hour of the journey (and still 3 hours to go)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Anyway, when we finally arrive at the port in the evening, we meet the first partner of our adventure: <strong>Maragi\u00e0 Pescaturismo<\/strong>. Daniela, the owner, welcomes us aboard her boat and makes us feel right at home. We take part in one of the tours they offer, which follows the coast towards Porto Venere and includes a much-needed stop for a swim. Needed not so much for the temperature\u2014it&#8217;s September, and it\u2019s around 24\u00b0C\u2014but for the <strong>clarity of the water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-12.58.32-1-923x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20247\" width=\"462\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-12.58.32-1-923x1024.png 923w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-12.58.32-1-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-12.58.32-1-768x852.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-12.58.32-1.png 1022w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the <em>delicious delicacies<\/em> offered on board by Maragi\u00e0 Pescaturismo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The whole experience is accompanied by <strong>music onboard <\/strong>and some <strong>truly excellent food<\/strong>. Dinner consists of typical Ligurian dishes and seafood. Between a slice of pesto focaccia and a plate of squid spaghetti, we spend carefree and joyful hours. The backdrop of Porto Venere, illuminated only by the lights of the houses and the last rays of the sun, makes everything <strong>even more magical<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='checkyeti-cta-button-wrapper'>\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/en\/p\/2800\/maragia-pesca-turismo-portovenere\" class='checkyeti-cta-button' target=\"_blank\" title=\"Maragi\u00e0\">Book with Maragi\u00e0<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8212-2-1024x977.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20255\" width=\"512\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8212-2-1024x977.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8212-2-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8212-2-768x733.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8212-2-1536x1466.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8212-2-2048x1955.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Look how cute Porto Venere is in the eveniiing &lt;3<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dc8b6e73 gb-headline-text\"><strong>DAY 2<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; Riomaggiore, Monterosso and Vernazza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I think we\u2019re still feeling the effects of yesterday\u2019s &#8216;turbulent&#8217; trip. We\u2019re pretty tired. Tired, but super motivated! Today\u2019s plan includes exploring three of the Terre: <strong>Riomaggiore<\/strong>, <strong>Monterosso<\/strong>, and <strong>Vernazza<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, we\u2019ve chosen to rely on another of our local partners: <strong>Cinque Terre Ferries<\/strong>. The reason is simple: to show you as much of the towns as possible in our video, <strong>which you\u2019ll find at the end of the article<\/strong>, the long stops on land offered by the boat tour are ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-13.35.41-1-1024x646.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20256\" width=\"768\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-13.35.41-1-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-13.35.41-1-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-13.35.41-1-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-13.35.41-1-1536x969.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-alle-13.35.41-1-2048x1293.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The boat used by Cinque Terre Ferries for the tours<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once back at La Spezia\u2019s port, where the tour begins, check-in takes just a few minutes, and we\u2019re onboard. The weather isn\u2019t great. A few dark clouds on the horizon suggest rain, but we\u2019re not too worried. We\u2019re good people, and we\u2019re sure karma will reward us with a shining sun&#8230; or at least, <strong>we hope so<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The boat sets off along what is one of the most stunning coastlines in Liguria. In no time, we pass Porto Venere, the Doria Castle, and admire more historical monuments and breathtaking vineyard terraces that plunge into the sea. For those not too familiar with the area, like we weren\u2019t, the <strong>onboard audio guide<\/strong> in Italian, English, German, and French is really helpful, offering valuable information about the sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first stop is Riomaggiore. To give you an idea, this is the Terra you\u2019ll see in all the thousands of pictures when you search \u201cCinque Terre\u201d on Google. The slightly gloomy and grayish weather doesn\u2019t quite do justice to this town\u2019s views, but the colorful houses that make up this postcard-like village don\u2019t seem to care, and they still stand out brightly, <strong>catching the eyes of tourists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='checkyeti-cta-button-wrapper'>\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/en\/p\/2400\/cinque-terre-ferries\" class='checkyeti-cta-button' target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cinque Terre Ferries\">Book with Cinque Terre Ferries<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8271-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8271-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8271-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8271-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8271-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8271-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The glimpse of Riomaggiore<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After trying 5 or 6 different types of focaccia, visiting the most iconic monuments, and checking out the town\u2019s beach, we\u2019re back on the ferry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our next destination is Monterosso, which stands out from the other Terre because it has the largest beach of them all: <strong>Fegina<\/strong>. Here, we also take the opportunity to try some local food at a restaurant, and I must say, we\u2019re not disappointed. I order the pesto linguine, while Sofia goes all in with some tempting spaghetti with Monterosso anchovies and cherry tomatoes. I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised if I liked her dish better, and the number of forkfuls she begrudgingly lets me have is proof enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8374-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_8374-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The spaghetti Sofia ordered\u2026 Good good<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a few more video clips and an ice cream, we board again for our last stop: Vernazza. Among the three Terre we\u2019ve visited, it\u2019s probably the one that excites us the least. Except for its port, which is the very view that\u2019s most faithfully reproduced in the movie <em>Luca<\/em>, and which is worth a couple of pictures, maybe even a selfie. Venturing deeper into the town, however, feels like walking through<strong> any mountain village<\/strong>. The identity of this Terra seems to be confined and framed only in the first few meters from the sea. A pity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8389-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_8389-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The port of Vernazza<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b304edc3 gb-headline-text\"><strong>DAY 3<\/strong> <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Manarola, Corniglia<\/strong> <strong>&amp; Via dell&#8217;Amore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our day starts much like yesterday: shower, croissant, and preparing microphones and stabilizers for filming. This time, though, we\u2019re less tired. Thankfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s plan is clear: no scheduled meetings with partners, giving us the chance to explore all of the Terre on our own. This time, we\u2019ll include <strong>Manarola<\/strong> and <strong>Corniglia<\/strong>, which we missed yesterday due to time constraints. And, we\u2019ve got a <strong>little surprise<\/strong> for you at the end of the day. Hehe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_8430-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_8430-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While I have a croissant, Sofia tries cooking eggs in the microwave\u2026 Matter of taste, I guess<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We quickly retrace the winding streets of Monterosso and Vernazza, and head toward Corniglia. How? <strong>By train<\/strong>. Yes, dear readers. If you were thinking of reaching and visiting the Cinque Terre by car, sorry to disappoint you: <strong>driving in the area is not allowed<\/strong>. These are the rules of the National Park that protects the picturesque villages and their surroundings, I imagine. To comply, the most logical option is to take the <strong>rather expensive<\/strong> little train that runs back and forth between the Terre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We opt for a package that includes unlimited train rides within the Park for a day, and access to a special service, which I\u2019ll tell you about shortly \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first new Terra on our itinerary is Corniglia, the only one of the five without direct access to the sea. What it does have, and which drives Sofia wild with excitement, is a <strong>breathtaking panoramic view<\/strong> of the Ligurian coast. What drives me wild, in a different way, is the 401-step staircase (more\/less) that looms imposingly in front of us, from Corniglia\u2019s train station to its center. For the less fit, or those who prefer comfort, don\u2019t worry; there\u2019s also a bus service that shuttles passengers from the station to the town, and it\u2019s included in the day pass I mentioned earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/View-recent-photos-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is View-recent-photos-1024x577.jpeg\" width=\"768\" height=\"433\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sofia telling anecdotes with a decent background, in Corniglia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of traveling is that you never know what to expect, and fate can turn your experience into something unforgettable, for better or worse. Our trip is no exception because, while I\u2019m busy literally getting lost in Corniglia\u2019s streets, Sofia meets what seems to be the love of her life: the famous <strong>basil and lemon gelato<\/strong> from Alberto\u2019s gelateria. I try it too, and I understand why. Highly recommended if you pass by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/View-recent-photos-2-1024x559.jpeg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is View-recent-photos-2-1024x559.jpeg\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A specimen of happy Sofia with her ice cream-boyfriend in Corniglia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For us, it\u2019s time to visit the last Terra, but not before a slight detour in our itinerary. To reach Manarola, we head back to Riomaggiore. \u201cWait, what?\u201d I can already imagine your confusion. The reason we\u2019re here is the way we\u2019ve chosen to reach Manarola\u2014via the super-famous <strong>Via dell\u2019Amore<\/strong>. For those who don\u2019t know it, it\u2019s officially a hiking trail, but it\u2019s really just <strong>a simple walk<\/strong>, suspended over the sea, that connects Riomaggiore to our destination. It reopened this summer after a landslide blocked it off about ten years ago. Knowing what views awaited us, we added the ticket for this walk to our day train pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spoiler alert: no, <strong>it probably wasn\u2019t worth it<\/strong>. Especially considering that you can\u2019t purchase a ticket for the Via alone, but must combine it with either a train pass or a hiking pass, which costs about \u20ac37. On top of that, you add the \u20ac10 ticket for the Via, and it\u2019s \u20ac47 for a walk that lasts only a few minutes. The view is indeed nice, and we think it would be even more stunning at sunset, but any Terra at sunset has nothing to envy from this trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/View-recent-photos-3-1024x553.jpeg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is View-recent-photos-3-1024x553.jpeg\" width=\"768\" height=\"415\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Me making Dora the Explorer envious in Via dell&#8217;Amore<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still feeling a bit perplexed, we arrive in Manarola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe it\u2019s the fatigue, maybe it\u2019s the hunger, but we only give ourselves half an hour to explore Manarola before rushing off to find a restaurant. The seafood salad and pasta were good, and the Terra was charming, with fairly exclusive bars and a characteristic beach by the port. A <strong>fitting conclusion to a rather hectic day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/View-recent-photos-4-1024x551.jpeg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is View-recent-photos-4-1024x551.jpeg\" width=\"768\" height=\"413\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Manarola \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-011739f1 gb-headline-text\"><strong>DAY 4 (&amp; 5) &#8211; Monterosso<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fourth and second-to-last day will be dedicated to another activity you can enjoy in the Terre region, more specifically in Monterosso: <strong>kayaking<\/strong>. The idea of seeing the little houses and coastline from the sea really appeals to us, and to do that we trust one of our local partners, <strong>Carnassa Kayak Tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading the tours with customers every day, multiple times a day, is Chiara, who immediately comes across as a <strong>warm<\/strong>, <strong>unstoppable force of nature<\/strong>. We\u2019re captivated by her love for the area and hang on to every anecdote and bit of trivia she shares with the group about what we\u2019re seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_1D23A476DFF9-1-2-1024x565.jpeg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_1D23A476DFF9-1-2-1024x565.jpeg\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chiara and I chatting a bit<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After a few paddles, and I assure you, Sofia may be a great travel and video companion, but <strong>not exactly the best pick for kayaking<\/strong>, the group stops for a dip (or two) in the water. We \u2018park\u2019 our kayaks by a waterfall that plunges into a natural pool, a more-than-worthy spot for our break. We scan the underwater scenery with the masks Chiara kindly lent us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='checkyeti-cta-button-wrapper'>\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/en\/p\/2264\/carnassa-cinque-terre-kayak-tour\" class='checkyeti-cta-button' target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carnassa Kayak Tour\">Book with Chiara<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-24-alle-09.21.25-614x1024.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Screenshot-2024-09-24-alle-09.21.25-614x1024.png\" width=\"307\" height=\"512\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The next Olympic kayaking champions<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Refreshed from our rejuvenating dip, we head back to the Monterosso harbor, say goodbye to Chiara, and it\u2019s time for a great lunch before we make our way back to La Spezia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We start packing our bags for the next day\u2019s flight and go our separate ways for a couple of hours. While Sofia gives the center of La Spezia a chance with a mini exploration tour, I explore its police station. Yep, <strong>I lost my ID<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That, I\u2019d say, is the only real downside to our Cinque Terre experience. Oh no, future Matteo here\u2014also, our return flight was delayed by 3 hours due to bad weather in Bologna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, as I was saying, these <strong>small hiccups<\/strong> are the only blemishes on our time in Liguria. We head back to Vienna with the realization that the world is beautiful because it\u2019s diverse, and it\u2019s not so terrible to visit a place and leave feeling a bit underwhelmed. Overall, <strong>we really enjoyed the colors<\/strong> and <strong>flavors <\/strong>we found and were amazed by <strong>how harmoniously nature and human-made structures have blended<\/strong> over the years. The respect for the Park\u2019s territory is real, and you can feel it in the words of those who live and work there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, I know that was just a dream and that I wasn\u2019t actually in the world of the movie <em>Luca<\/em>. 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