Days in Europe: DAY 17
05.06.2015
We were actually given breakfast coupon to eat at a nearby cafe.
But we gave it a miss and had cereals and bread on the train instead.
But we gave it a miss and had cereals and bread on the train instead.
Went over to the train stations to get these Cinque Terre Treno.
It allows you access to park's paths and facilities, wifi and unlimited transportation.
It cost: $12.00 Euros
If you are interested in doing the hikes, do check if the different routes are open!
Also, wear suitable footwear for the hikes.
And with that, you can just choose to get the Cinque Terre Card.
It cost: $6.00 Euros
It cost: $6.00 Euros
Single train ticket ranges from $1.70 Euros- $2.70 Euros.
Thus, personally i feel that the Cinque Terre Treno card is pretty worth it!
There is a total of 5 different villages.
Duration to get to the different stations:
1. La Spezia- Riomaggiore: 9 Minutes
Duration to get to the different stations:
1. La Spezia- Riomaggiore: 9 Minutes
2. Riomaggiore- Manarola: 2 Minutes
3. Manarola-Corniglia: 4 Minutes
3. Manarola-Corniglia: 4 Minutes
4. Corniglia-Venazza: 5 Minutes
5. Vernazza-Monterosso: 5 Minutes
Even though it was pretty short to get from one village to another,
but the frequency of the trains is quite little and can be delayed at times.
Do check with the tourist counter and also get yourself a timetable of the trains.
I spent quite a lot of time HOBO-ing over at the different stations.
But thankful, it's such a nice place and it made everything worth it still.
Do check with the tourist counter and also get yourself a timetable of the trains.
I spent quite a lot of time HOBO-ing over at the different stations.
But thankful, it's such a nice place and it made everything worth it still.
Initially, i also thought i wouldn't have sufficient time for all 5 villages,
thus i selected the ones that i wanted to go the most.
Also, i left Manarola for the last stop, since my friend recommended me to
watch the sunset there! Indeed, a good choice.
(You'll see why later...)
(You'll see why later...)
1st Stop: Monterosso
It is the largest village, which is the only place with a sandy beach.
It is the largest village, which is the only place with a sandy beach.
Fell in love with it the moment i arrived at the place.
Such clear blue sea. So beautiful.
Such clear blue sea. So beautiful.
It makes me want to dive so badly.
I am sure it will be really nice to dive in here.
They have both private beaches and public beach.
The old town that has a bustling character.
2nd stop: Vernazza
You can see tall and colourful houses which is known as terratetto.
They are clustered around a natural harbour.
You can see tall and colourful houses which is known as terratetto.
They are clustered around a natural harbour.
3rd stop: Riomaggiore
It is divided into 2 parts and they are link by underpass.
We had lunch over at a restaurant.
Pretty expensive but the food was not bad.
Pretty expensive but the food was not bad.
Survived the rest of the day with lots of snacks.
Bring food to picnic at the beach or anywhere you like!
4th Stop: Corniglia
It is the highest and smallest village out of the rest.
It is a city that is situated at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level.
You can climb the long stairs up or you can take the bus up.
(It is included in the Cinque Terre Treno Card)
View was breath-taking.
Do explore about the village and look for nice photo-taking spots.
Loving how pretty these flowers are.
They are just found randomly on the streets. Mega love.
Last stop: Manarola
It was exactly how i saw it in the google images.
Impressed by how gorgeous it is. Was rushing to be there by sunset.
It was exactly how i saw it in the google images.
Impressed by how gorgeous it is. Was rushing to be there by sunset.
Thankful we made it in time...
Panorama view.
Waiting for the sun to set.
It turned the whole sky yellow.
It turned the whole sky yellow.
Highly recommend to visit Cinque Terre when you are in Italy.
I love all the 5 villages.
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