Main street Riomaggiore
We spent a glorious long weekend in Cinque Terre over Easter for Jen’s birthday. Well, perhaps ‘glorious’ isn’t the right word. For the most part it was rainy and not all that warm but we had a wonderful time nonetheless. It was really easy to get to Cinque Terre by train from Genoa airport and once there, it was easy to travel up and down the coast by train too.
It is no surprise that I fell in love with La Cinque Terre. I adored the distinctive puzzle piece houses built on terraces up the mountainside. The secret passages and hidden alleyways enchanted me, as did the coastal walks and breathtaking views. And the food? I’m still dreaming about the best seafood, pasta and gelato I have ever tasted.
The Cinque Terre is located in La Spezia province on the north western coast of Italy just below Milan. Translated as ‘The Five Lands’, Cinque Terre is made up of the five coastal towns of Monterosso Al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. We definitely made the right choice – Riomaggiore was the best town and we enjoyed a day in Vernazza too.
This is a first look of my Instagram photos but have no fear, I took my camera along too and have some exciting posts planned!
Just one of Riomaggiore's many secret passages
The view of Riomaggiore from the Marina
A narrow street in Riomaggiore
Shop front in Vernazza
Vernazza
An alleyway in Riomaggiore
High street Riomaggiore
Trattoria Via dell’amore Riomaggiore
Last glance, Riomaggiore
Can you see why I fell in love? Which is your favourite photo? Mine is the second one with the lamp and the secret passage.
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