Best Cinque Terre Hidden Gem Attractions

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Best Cinque Terre Hidden Gem Attractions

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  • romanshorner
    Munich, Germany1,277 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is one of the beautiful Cinque Terre Villages. It is pedestrians area. To reach the church you have to climb up quite high, but it is worth.
    Written 30 September 2024
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  • Daniel V
    La Spezia, Italy59 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow... You just have to go there, please don't hesitate if you wish to enjoy a moment of prayer and gratefulness. No inside photos to show my respect and if you get there after 6pm, you might be Lucky enough to also enjoy The Divine vibes you can feel with The healing music inside... " Enter to Pray, exit to Love" 🙏🙏🙏🥰
    Written 25 June 2024
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  • McDonnell1124
    Boston, MA5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic food and wine in a beautiful setting in Monterosso. Looking forward to returning to this unique restaurant. Wine and olive oil from the farm was excellent. Wait staff was very attentive and made the overall dining experience very special.
    Written 3 October 2024
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  • LostInTime
    Pittsburgh, PA23,087 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The statue is up on a big hill. This Saint happened to to the patron Saint of my high school in the US. It’s a nice statue. As far as statues go.
    Written 24 February 2024
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  • Lindsay Riley Carson Matthews
    West Jefferson, NC83 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Alessandra and Roberto welcomed us into their home and vineyard to share their love of this incredibly unique and rich viniculture. We learned so much about the history of Cinque Terre through Roberto’s family history and walking the land. Walking through the vines, we truly gained an appreciation for the love and dedication (time and HARD work) it takes to make every drop of wine. Then, we went to the cellar to watch a video and do a tasting. While we didn’t need to do the whole experience and could have opted for the tasting only, I HIGHLY recommend visiting the vineyard- I am sure the wine tastes differently to me now that I know the process from saplings to finished product!
    Written 13 April 2024
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  • Ber J
    23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went from Riomaggiore (from our stay) up the stairs to the road and up the next stairs to the church. The stairs are old and picturesque and the views are beautifull along the way. But the top of the hill is best, nice pines and the church provide for a calm place. The view from the top is amazing, you can see far both sides of the coast.
    Definitelly worth the effort.
    I recommend setting of early, this side of the hill is in shade during the morning. In the aftermoon, the stairs are in full sun.
    You can go back to the village via another trail that is stony and wide and not so steep.
    Written 19 August 2024
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  • CuriousCitizenYYZ
    Toronto, Canada93 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Il Santuario di Soviore was a great home base for hiking in the Cinque Terre. The rooms are simple but clean, with views of the sea from high up above Monterosso al Mare. There is no aircon but up in the hills the air is fresh. I had dinner at the Santuario the night I stayed and the carb-filled menu was great fuel for hiking the next day.
    Written 3 July 2020
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  • BARBARA C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a fabulous location nd the perfect thing to do on a rainy Oct day. Chef was fun and I learned some new techniques. Great to meet the other participants and share the afternoon. Highly recommend the experience. When back in the area, I will join another class!
    Written 8 October 2024
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  • Michelle G
    London, UK16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This boat tour was the absolute highlight of our trip to the Cinque Terre! Daniele was a fantastic Captain and kept us entertained and informed about the local area throughout the trip. We had drinks on board and we also stopped off for a swim! The tour was great value and I would highly recommend. Thank you Daniele, and special guest Claudio!
    Written 29 September 2024
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  • Lisa L
    Massachusetts8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a wonderful day with Fish and Chill. Weather was beautiful as was the boat. Amazing lunch and wines. Weather was questionable for our trip and Diego communicated with us about options. Very prompt with emails. What a perfect way to see Cinque Terre.
    Written 25 September 2023
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  • Fawn P
    Puerto Rico16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A little late to review but in planning for our summer vacation I realized I never reviewed this trip.

    My friend and I took the lunch time boat tour. Brenda and another woman (apologies I can't remember her name) were great at helping us plan and answer our questions as some of our travel plans were up in the air.

    We had a wonderful time - seeing the villages from the water was magical. We enjoyed the food on board which was a nice treat to hold us over until we stopped for a wonderful lunch at a little spot.

    I highly recommend this tour if you are visiting the area. Book in advance (I think it is just emails) as they were pretty booked up for our dates.
    Written 28 March 2023
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  • david s
    London, UK65 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had the best morning on Stefano’s boat. Really interesting insights and a fantastic guide. It’s a great way of seeing cinque terre and particularly the geology of the rocks. Thank you Stefano.
    Written 30 July 2024
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  • Myriam G
    Italy81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A beautiful moment along the coast of CinqueTerre on the brand new “gozzo PAOLONA” with Andrea and Davide: a perfect experience during these very hot days !! Together, they let you discover hidden places of this unique part of the world: you can swim in crystal clear water far away from the crowd !!!
    Very recommended: comfortable boat, professional and friendly team 😊 Thanks for the unforgettable boat tour !
    Written 7 August 2024
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  • JimDiPietro36
    Parsippany, NJ486 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Andrea was awesome. My wife and I arrived in Cinque Terre and found the crowds insane- we were really disappointed as it was essentially Disneyland. We were walking by the dock and saw Andrea in his boat, and ask about a ride. He was booked that day so we settled on the following day. He asked for a $20 Euro deposit, and I said “take $50” I’ll be back, but he declined as “it was too much”. At that point I knew I found an honest guy!

    Our train was 45 minutes late and instead of charging us, he just started the trip 1 hour later. He was super accommodating, is a local, so gives you the right amount of insight but also just lets you enjoy the trip.

    The big ferries were packed..... but we swam, listened to music, hit each town, and napped on the boat. I’d recommend the 3 hour tour. Perfect! Just do it !
    Written 21 September 2019
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