This well-known area of Cinque Terre was just an amazing stop. With two other couples, we walked through La Spezia to board the local train for a nine minute ride to the first town of Riomaggiore. How quaint! Perched on the side of a cliff, the multicolored homes and shops were just beautiful. We walked for 20 minutes along “Love Alley” to the next town of Manarola – a pathway that hugged the coast and gave us a wonderful vantage point of the rugged coast and other towns. One town was more beautiful than the next! We walked around town and re-board the train for a 5 min trip to Corniglia, then on to Vernazza, just 5 more minutes down the line. Wow – small alleyways with wash hanging out on the line, cafes with bright umbrellas and stone staircases. We completed our day with the final train to the beachside town of Monterosso al Mare. We were fortunate that the weather was stunning and our timing was great as we avoided the busy tourist season which begins mid April, when thousands each day fill the towns. The perfect day ended with a piece of square pizza and a gelatto!
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