Vernazza
Village · Cinque Terre

Vernazza

Photo: Luca Casartelli · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Vernazza is often called the prettiest of the five Cinque Terre villages. Its houses crowd around a small harbour with a church on the water's edge and the ruins of a castle tower above. The Blue Path hiking trail links it with Monterosso and Corniglia when open.

On day 2 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
The village is free. Hiking trails need a Cinque Terre Card.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
Early morning or evening. Midday in summer is very crowded.
Getting there
Train from La Spezia Centrale, about 20 minutes, or by ferry in season.

Itineraries with Vernazza

Day 2 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days

Boccadasse, then the Cinque Terre

How Vernazza fits into a day.
  1. 9:30BoccadasseGenoa
  2. 12:30Train to MonterossoGenoa
  3. 15:00Monterosso al MareCinque Terre
  4. 18:00VernazzaCinque Terre
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Vernazza questions

Can I visit Cinque Terre from La Spezia cruise port?

Yes. La Spezia station is a short taxi or walk from the port, and trains run often along the villages.

Which Cinque Terre village is best?

Vernazza and Manarola are the most photographed. With one day, pick two or three rather than all five.

Is there a beach in Vernazza?

Just a small pebbly one by the harbour.

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