CINQUE TERRE IN ONE DAY 🇮🇹 Hiking the Sentiero Azzurro

[@laura-bronner]

Check out my FULL itinerary with helpful tips, links to all of the resources mentioned in this video, and tons of information to help plan your trip to Cinque Terre here: www.eternal-expat.com/2022/05/04/one-day-in-cinque-terre-itinerary/

[@josephfusca6552]

We were there late July 2023 and we stayed in Monterosso in an Airbnb villa for 3 days on the top of a hill and I have to agree with you that Monterosso and Manarola were the nicest of the 5 towns. However all of it was spectacular!!

[@smit5590]

Italy is on my bucket list. It's such a beautiful and unique place. I'm currently learning Italian now. Laura, you are such a kind, genuine, and positive person.♥️♥️☺️☺️

[@dianawanderlust]

Laura, I just discovered your channel! I myself am a solo traveler as well, it's always a pleasure to see someone so free-spirited as you are! Wishing you all the best with your travels!

[@bettywong1886]

Great video! Just got back from a 2 week Italian holiday and spent 3 nights in Monterosso Al Mare. Took your advice and started our hike in the morning in Monterosso to Vernazza and it worked out really well! It wasn't too too hot and even though it was a bit congested in some parts of the trail, it wasn't too bad (good opportunity to rest!). We explored Vernazza a bit and had a lovely lunch in the main square. Then trained it to the other villages and spent about 1-2 hours in each and then train back to Monterosso for the evening. We loved Manarola & Riomaggiore too, each one with their own unique feel and magnificent views! In Riomaggiore, we went to a bar overlooking the sea and watched the sun set while sipping our Aperol Spritz - magical! We skipped Corniglia because we were running out of time and didn't want to do that steep climb up all those stairs. The next day we took a ferry to Vernazza (our favorite town) and swam in the little harbor in the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean - it was wonderful! I think 3 nights is just the right amount of time to see and do Cinque Terre. Thanks again for the helpful tips!

[@ronshaver7681]

loved your content and synopsis. We spent a week in an airbnb in Vernazza in early Sept and the true beauty of experiencing the Cinque Terre is being in one of the villages in the early morning before the daytrippers arrive on the trains and ferries and after they have left in the evening. Just you and the residents and the beauty and the quiet. So magical. If you only have a day or 2 then by all means day trip and enjoy but if you have the luxury of time then linger, hike, spend an afternoon at the beach to swim, find a restaurant where only locals go, and watch the sunset while sipping an Aperol Spritz in the most amazing location you will ever be in. If you are plannong a trip to Italy then make this a must see.

[@Louise-jl2eh]

I'm hiking the Cinque Terre later this year (with a tour guide), this was very useful thanks

[@no_soy_rubio]

Very nice tour, thanks for all the practical info, I'm thinking of heading to 5 terre this year and this is good inspo 😁

[@Mint-cb2vc]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@jooleary9298]

loving your video blogs, I have two nights Rapallo and 3 nights in Manarola., So I'm hoping to see it all :)

[@southerncomfortuk]

Beautiful day for your hike. We walked the Cinque Terre after the land slides you mentioned. There are (for anyone with the time and the right foot wear) higher trails than the lower tourist trails you walked just above the towns. This involves a considerable amount of effort and much higher ascents at the start and if you drop down into the towns on the way. The trails are marked quite well along the way by the numbered red and white striped indicators painted on walls, rocks and trees. We only got lost once during our high trail walk. This added a little extra to the journey, but we were rewarded with fantastic views and unplanned stops at a couple of villages which we would otherwise have missed. We stayed in Riomaggiore, so took a single trip to Monte Rosso and walked back. We had such a great time hiking there that we’re heading back this year with a bit of luck. Great video thank you 🙏, such a treat to see it all again.

[@karifuncrafts5569]

Amazing Video. Thank you for sharing this information. My husband and I going here for the first time. Great video. I will tag you when we go to cinque terre 👍🏻🤩

[@maramabdelazim8414]

Thank you for this video! We booked our hiking this week and you gave us a clear idea what we will see, do and need! 👍🙏

[@pedrozatravel]

Great video, I did Cinque Terre in a day two years ago. I did it reverse though and I think it worked out. When I was there you could only get to the different towns by train or walking. I remember loving Corniglia the most , even though it had those crazy stairs. I think it was because it was because I had the best pesto pasta I have ever had up there.

[@carolegirard5113]

Thank you we are going mid May!

[@unjarredoutdoors5513]

Good day to get out and hike, great weather too. Leaving a like to support your video and channel 👍🏽

[@laura-bronner]

Thank you so much! It was such wonderful weather for hiking. Thanks for taking the time to like and comment, it means a lot to me!

[@belphil]

Hi!Hello new friend watching from Belgium 🇧🇪 Beautiful Cinque Terre, Italy 😍 I mis that place, I like the way you shoot, keep on blogging, thanks for sharing your videos, sending my love and support

[@franberes7641]

So glad that you can just pop over to Italy frequently. We thoroughly enjoy seeing you enjoy this magical country. ( the land of my people) I can't go myself,so I really love visiting it vicariously through you. Ciao Bella!

[@mitchellecintron5556]

love it! I booked 3 nights in Corniglia mid august to.do the trails.

[@itsmetaran]

Awesome video - thanks!

[@alphanuevo]

Nice video. Hope to explore there someday. Just went to Sorrento, Positano, Ischia and Naples earlier this Summer and it was awesome.

[@PierooriginalItaly]

Very nice vlog 😉👍

[@fernandovenditti3429]

We were fortunate to have hiked between all 5 towns and enjoyed the views from the heights. Later that fall they had the enormous storm and mud slides. I didn’t know that they were still repairing the damage in some areas. Great video Laura!

[@laura-bronner]

That must've been wonderful! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@adriandache8223]

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[@algirdastonkunas3382]

Best travel youtube channel! Some others maybe good, but i like yours best.. maybe because you are down to earth, not a bragger and honest. Keep up a great work!

[@laura-bronner]

Thank you so much, that's so kind of you to say. It means a lot to me! I'm so glad you enjoy the videos ☺️

[@Vancouver_Dan]

I really enjoyed your Italy videos. We will watch again before we set off on that Italy trip that we had to cancel in May 2020. All the best!

[@laura-bronner]

How exciting to finally be able to get over there! Hope you enjoy your trip!!

[@ronyork9324]

Laura I really love your videos and your friendship. This video looks a bit strenuous don't know if I could do it lol but enjoy watching you. Really looking forward to following you on your trip to Spain i really need to learn alot about that

[@laura-bronner]

Thanks so much, Ron! It was definitely not an easy walk, but it was well worth it for the views! I'm looking forward to exploring more of Spain in June and sharing what I see with you! Malaga, Marbella and Sevilla are all on the itinerary!

[@danben9199]

Thank you for this amazing video. This is really a great help in planning my visit to Cinque Terre. Keep up the good work, Laura! 🥰

[@Ang_R17]

Loved the tips, especially the website to buy the tickets in advance. I am staying there for 3.5d, and I absolutely intend to explore it to the fullest

[@laura-bronner]

So glad you enjoyed the tips! 3.5 days will be amazing, enjoy it!!

[@ingamutu138]

Thank you! It was helpful! Would you start the hike from Riomaggiore or from Monterosso to Riomagiore?

[@wanderinwhilewecan]

What a great tour! Loved it, thank you for sharing the info!

[@cheriepeacock5497]

Great and very imformative video. Going next year, which will be my second time but way too long a gap inbetween.

[@ashleykinney2618]

What a well done video!! I can't wait to go there - hopefully next fall.

[@laura-bronner]

Thank you so much! Hope you get the chance to go soon, it's such an incredible place!

[@vikkizh3145]

Loved the video! Watched it twice. Is it easier going from Monterosso to Vernazza or Vernazza to Monterosso? Also, what kind of shoes were you wearing on the trail?

[@fiveinitaly]

Cool stuff 👍👍👍 ciao from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@enricocurcio1610]

Gorgeous places, Italy is amazing

[@laura-bronner]

It really is such a magical country! So many different places to explore :)

[@heikeherbert3683]

Hi Laura, today I booked three nights in Monterosso for the end of June😱🥵🌡️I know, I know... But I'm not going to walk the trail ..will take the ferries instead, yeah I know it's cheating but I'm totally not a fit person, and the only walking I'll do is really early in the mornings to some view points😁..Thanks for this video, I followed you all over Mexico and now I check in on you from time to time...what a coincidence you also went to Cinque Terre 👍 Mexico and Italy are my two favorite countries!!

[@anasolabi8804]

Awesome video Laura. Thanks a million. Going mid march hope weather is fine any closures I need to know about ? Thanks

[@Sgaragarru]

Hi Laura! if you happen to come back to Genoa i highly reccomned you to visit the West coast of Liguria. Going from Genoa to Savona there are some amazing places to visit like Arenzano,Cogoleto,Varazze,Celle Ligure etc etc

[@laura-bronner]

Yes, I've been reading a lot about that side recently. It was so hard to choose which direction to head, but I went with this side for this trip. Hoping to return in Maybe January next year starting in Nice and working my way across the border that way and working my way over to Genoa. Sanremo also looks quite wonderful.

[@lindabellock8342]

Sestri Levante is also worth a stop. Hike the Punta Manara and enjoy the Bay of Silence.

[@laura-bronner]

Yes! I've heard it's incredible. Just another reason to return to this region again!

[@2quintly]

Ben fatto.

[@evgeny_web]

Your face is so funny at 7:09 :)))

[@virginiasteele5285]

Thank you so much for the great info on the parks card. It won’t let me buy it yet? Is there a lag time? We’re going in June the first week.

[@kenmaryfazio]

Wonderful. This area is moving up on my list of destinations. Thank you. By the way, Amsterdam was fabulous

[@laura-bronner]

Glad to hear about Amsterdam! It’s been a while since I was last there, but I remember it being a wonderful place! I highly recommend this part of Italy, it’s wonderful!

[@ShayTayVentures]

Great video! We're planning on visiting in October and are hoping for great weather as well! It was very informative and insightful, we liked that you included different information from what we've seen in other videos about Cinque Terre. Sad to hear that the trails between Corgnilia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore will be closed until 2024...How long did the hike take (minus stopping at the cafe/lunch)?

[@giuliabalbi8034]

such a beautiful video! I think you made great choices, going in Spring, starting early, buying the comprehensive ticket, I would have suggested the same. Last year I did the tour in the other direction and honestly I've been told that the Monterosso-Vernazza hike is the most difficult, and I got tired very early in the day. The ticket of the park is useful because such a popular trail deteriorates fast and so it is for maintenance. Relating to the closed trails, I don't know if they told you, but that's the sad reality of Liguria. It's a delicate region, landslides are kind of inevitable because of how the territory is. We hope they will reopen soon as well!

[@laura-bronner]

Yes, I saw people walking from Monterosso to Vernazza and had read that going in that direction was quite difficult! I'm glad I chose to go in the other direction! I can't imagine how hot it would be hiking this trail in summer, the weather in April was perfect. I hope to return again maybe in a few years and walk the rest of the trail, as well as more trails up into the national park.

[@juliagrimberg]

Hi! I'm going to La Spezia on one of the cruise stops. I really wanted to visit Cinque Terre. The ship arrives in La Spezia at 7 am and departs at 5 pm. I have some doubts: What is the best way to get from the port to the central station? Do you think I have time to visit the 5 villages? If yes, do I need to buy a ticket for each leg or is there an unlimited ticket? If you were to choose 2 or 3 of the best places in Cinque Terre, which would you recommend? Thanks for all the tips!!

[@mferraro8737]

Beautiful video😍😍👏🏼. Did you use a go pro to record your activity?

[@laura-bronner]

Most of the footage in this video is filmed with a GoPro yes!

[@hannastocksick7395]

Hi, Laura! Thank you for this great video! My sister and i are traveling to Europe and cinque terre is a must go for us. However I’ve heard so many people talking about how strenuous the stairs and hills can be and I’m a bit concerned. It will be now in the summer and I cannot hike for hours. You mentioned just using the train to visit the five towns (i read it in your blog) but can we have a good sense of the places just using the trains? I mean, can we still see the towns and walk around even if we don’t want to hike for hours? Thx

[@laura-bronner]

Yes! The trains stops mostly right in the town except for corniglia which requires climbing up quite a lot of stairs. You don’t have to hike at all if you don’t want to!

[@lindaroth6273]

Yes, many people skip the trails altogether. I went in June and it's hot in summer, so take the train. Best hike is Corniglia to Vernazza, skip the others. I also liked the round trip boat trip from La Spezia at about 40 euros which also stops at Porto Venere, a lovely town.

[@sambrewster3889]

Grazie mille per il tuo vlog. Vado a cinque terre in Auguste è adesso vorrei to fare un passiegata instead of prendi il treno

[@13rashi]

Hi, Are there any luggage storing facility in around La spezia

[@andreww9202]

Great information. We are going to be there right at the beginning of the June and will plan to hike first thing in the morning. We are staying in Monterosso and was considering taking the train to the Cornigila and walking back towards Monterosso. Thoughts on that approach?

[@laura-bronner]

I think that's a great idea - that direction is definitely the better option in my opinion. If you walk from Monterosso towards Vernazza you will spend a lot of time climbing up up up!

[@patriciof4406]

laura do you have info of trains from santa marguerita ligure to cinque terra?

[@laura-bronner]

You can get straight from Santa margherita to Monterosso at least once an hour I believe. You can download the Trenitalia app and see timetables and book tickets very easily there!

[@jonathanmangion]

How long is the trail please?

[@agushll74]

Where did you buy the tickets? I’ll be there in July, I’ll spend two days to visit the towns. So, your advice is doing the trail from Monterosso to Riomaggiore, right?

[@laura-bronner]

You can’t do the trail all the way to Riomaggiore - only as far as Corniglia. I think corniglia to Monterosso is actually a bit easier than the other direction. Start as early as you can. The link for the tickets is in the description of the video or you can buy them on the day at any tourist information center (every town in cinque terre has one right next to the train station).

[@agushll74]

@@laura-bronner good! Thank you for the info 👍

[@rachaelkricorian2571]

question: Did you purchase two passes? The Trekking on and the Treno one? Or just the. Treno?

[@laura-bronner]

No just the train pass - the train pass includes everything! :)

[@paulinarodriguez5388]

Which town is ideal for mid November?

[@heythave]

Which month did you go?

[@CRPTX-18]

Going to spend time here in June. Are all towns accessable with train?

[@laura-bronner]

Yes! All five towns have train stations 👍

[@ronyork9324]

I want to go to Spain really badly

[@storres1368]

🥂🥂❤️

[@ronyork9324]

So would you like to be living in a different country than Lithuania?

[@laura-bronner]

Lithuania has been a wonderful base to travel from and return home to. It is so packed with natural beauty, so quiet and peaceful and relaxing. I didn't love the winter months, but I did love being able to fly to Bergamo and then over to the south of France for less than $20 and spending some time in the sunshine. Like any country, it has it's positives and negatives, but I am enjoying living here quite a lot!

[@ronyork9324]

Wow Laura thank you so much. I purchased a book on Malaga. Hard to believe you can fly for 20.00. You are incredibly fabulous. Really looking forward to all your videos but especially Spain.

[@hannastocksick7395]

This 18 dollar car is it good for just a day?

[@brian559]

Ah...birra moreti!

[@visulino]

Walking in Central Park makes me tired, and gives me pain in my leg. So maybe it's too late for me!!!

[@laura-bronner]

You can still enjoy the beauty of it and travel to some of the towns by ferry!

[@iantivendale6364]

ah laura! i enjoyed your videos. you are lovely looking too. (for that i dont apologise)

[@campanianrepublic82]

Amalfi Coast is much better ! 😎

[@laura-bronner]

I’ll be there in September so I guess we’ll see! Haha

[@alessioradu1693]

yeah that's what i heared

[@anrn5303]

I enjoy your videos... but I believe it's teh-reh instead of teh-ruh... :)

[@juliagrimberg]

Hi! I'm going to La Spezia on one of the cruise stops. I really wanted to visit Cinque Terre. The ship arrives in La Spezia at 7 am and departs at 5 pm. I have some doubts: What is the best way to get from the port to the central station? Do you think I have time to visit the 5 villages? If yes, do I need to buy a ticket for each leg or is there an unlimited ticket? If you were to choose 2 or 3 of the best places in Cinque Terre, which would you recommend? Thanks for all the tips!!