Il Borgo di Campi is a delightful accommodation option for exploring Cinque Terre. The rustic units come equipped with private balconies or gardens, and the terrace restaurant offers stunning views of the sea. It's easy to reach Rommagiore using the small bus that stops at the parking lot of this property, or by car if you manage to find a spot to park. Highly recommended for its picturesque setting and attentive owners.
Absolutely loved staying in this charming hotel. It's peaceful and the views are unreal. Not to mention that the staff is friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend staying here. Bring your hiking shoes, there is a trail to the top of the mountain just across the street. Or take an easy bus trip into riomaggiore for €2.5. Or just sit back and relax at the hotel and enjoy the view. I can't wait to go back one day!
Cady Conover — Google review
Nice view...great service. .Good food
Pauly Edgard — Google review
Great place for a trip into Cinque Terre. The appartements have amazing views facing the sea. Owners are really kind.
You can easily get to Rommagiore thanks to the small bus that stops at the parking of this place, or by car if you feel lucky finding a place to park.
Recommended.
Guillaume ISSERTY — Google review
The View Is amazing the place is peaceful and nice but you have to go down almost 160 steps stairs and up when checking out.
The staff are not cooperative and nobody will help you to carry the luggage up and down.
The is no room service but rooms are equipped with a lot of things.
Bugs are a lot
Eventually I liked the place but not the staff
Abdullah Kiwan — Google review
Honestly I laughed at most of these reviews ,
This place is on a side of a hill, on a winery..
Yes there is bugs, it's in the middle of nowhere at a winery, if you have never camped and maybe never seen the outdoors I can see where it would be hard.
The staff was so friendly and informative.
Yes sometimes the main office wasn't open, but this is a family business running a restaurant, hotel, and winery so they are busy yes ..
Rooms were a little outdated yes,
But the views were amazing
The stairs sent a huge deal, you are in Italy !
The pesto pasta was the best I've ever had!!! It's a must must must try !
Dinner at the top has amazing views and other great food.
If you don't want to put a little effort in with the stairs, go stay at a super 8
This is a great hotel, friendly, must try !
Will always recommend this place
The protected coastline of Cinque Terre National Park boasts fishing villages with vibrant hues perched at the bottom of sea cliffs. Access to the park includes unlimited train travel between La Spezia and the five Cinque Terre towns, along with free entry to select museums and attractions for a full day. Explore these five villages within a day by taking a train to Riomaggiore, followed by three possible options. For an unforgettable experience, consider embarking on the 1.
Getting here was a hassle but it’s nice here. Get to take some nice photographs and some descent hikes. The food here is not that good as I’m pretty sure it’s all tourist traps but it’s still fun to wonder around. Some of the villages are better than others. I would highly recommend visiting if possible.
Allen Lin — Google review
You need to pay a 7.5 eur fee to enter the national park and use the trails, unless you have train tickets to visit all 5 villages. The trail is very steep in some places and there is no shade in some parts. It was already quite crowded and very hot in May, so I suggest visiting it earlier than that (or in Autumn I guess). The experience was still worth it!
Eszter Barabas — Google review
We enjoyed our trip and the spectacular views. As with most anywhere in Italy, it's a lot of walking up and down. Keeps you in shape! Delicious food!
Susan Torregrosa — Google review
This park consists of 5 coastal villages that are absolutely beautiful! I would recommend taking the train because the roads are very steep and narrow and parking is limited. The roads also take a lot longer to go from village to village and if your not comfortable driving on tiny roads along cliffs I would take the train. Explore the back alleys in the towns as they hold all the charm!
John McIlvaine — Google review
Beautiful area with tranquil villages on cliffs by the sea. There is a very nice hike passing through all of them which isn’t too hard. There is also a railroad between them so you can hike one way and get the train back. This place can get very crowded with tourists but it is as beautiful as the pictures so you should definitely visit.
Dan H. — Google review
This was one of my favorite places we visited on our trip to Italy. We had a beautiful lunch at the edge of the cliff, walked on the beach, shopped, and enjoyed the beautiful views. Getting from town to town was easy with the train. Next time I am Italy, I plan on staying a night or two instead of just a day as there wasn't enough time to see and enjoy everything.
Jamie Wagner — Google review
Beautiful.. I suggest to visit by boat (private if possible) instead of train, unless you take the hike. Book an hotel or room in one of the villages, less tourists after 6PM. Read the history of this place(s), it makes your respect grow.
Nick Bila — Google review
Had an amazing one-day trip and even managed to do one of the hiking trails as well. There's a lot of tourists so the cities are really packed during summer. As long as you hydrate and bring appropriate shoes for all the walking you have to do, you're guaranteed to have a great time
Claudia — Google review
A unique Italian experience. Walk through the tiny fishing towns and you are transported back to a simpler time, with real Italian culture and great views. Each town is different in it's own way.
But tourism has also clearly left it's mark and during the day it will be very crowded. Crowded to the point where you can hardly walk through the town and getting service at a restaurant requires you to wait in line for 30 minutes.
There a no public toilets, so you will need to order something at a restaurant to use thiers.
- Come early
- You will have to walk 5-20 minutes from the parking lot depending on the town.
Fallington EMS — Google review
Took a day trip tour out here from Firenze.
Stunning. I highly recommend doing the 1.8 mile hike if offered (or if you're on your own).
Baxter Linn — Google review
Beautiful coast line with excellent beaches, sights, restaurants and even hiking is possible. I would highly recommend to avoid August! Very crowded, heavy traffic, difficult to get a parking place.
jan Kuhr — Google review
Amazing experience. Must spend the entire day visiting all 5 lands, enjoying the views and you must jump into the sea on every opportunity. If you travel on summer go during the week to avoid overcrowded weekends.
Marlon de Sena — Google review
Best area ever seen . A bit expensive for a single day (3A &1k -66€ ) really busy and basically the train station toilets impossible to use.
Really impressive view of a sea enjoyable area to walk and really good food.
Marius David — Google review
AMAZING! A must do when visiting Italy! A very unique experience!
Watch out though, food and drinks are all very expensive so pick your places. Most places don't put prices for the more popular stuff so ask before you sit.
Don't waste money on the three day pass for the trains, just pay for train tickets as you go.
L Halby — Google review
Great food and fantastic views! I go back here all the time in my mind. We came out the tunnel right at sunset. The train, the cities, the sea... it's a painting. The whole scene is stunning.
Kevin Green — Google review
The best way to visit Cinque Terre is with the train from La Spezia Central Station.
The train departs every 20 to 30 mins. It takes 20 to 30 mins to arrive at the furtherest point: Monterroso.
A bit of view over each place:
Monterosso - good beaches (filled with fine peebles). It is not as good looking as the others but still has an appeal. Try the orange gelato in one of the gelaterias. It's really good. Alternatively, just have coffee on the beach.
Vernazza - the most popular and most picturesque. Highly recommended. Almost every angle is a kodak moment. Try to have one of the many focaccia. They are delicious.
Caroniglia - a tricky one as it sits on a sheer cliff. So prepare yourself for a 10 minute ascent towards the town and 10 mins for descent. It is the most different one but I enjoyed it the most. Have a look for vantage points from up above over the other 4 cinque terre villages.
Manarola - a beautiful village by the sea with the same characteristics of the other 3.
Rio Maggiore is the second most beautiful village in my view.
Beautiful view from above and below.
A few tips: unless you really enjoy hiking, I'd suggest you hop on and hop off with the train. You can see more and get tired less. Don't worry, you'll cover plenty of steps regardless. Google Maps doesn't represent the true time for a walk as there is plenty to climb and descent.
If you are stressed for time, I'd go Vernazza, Corniglia, and Rio Maggiore . Try and do Rio during the golden hour. The colours are amazing!
Guy Golan — Google review
We joined a group tour to see the 5 villages. They were all lovely but you really don't get enough time in each that way. I suggest staying in the area and having 2-3 days to visit them all. Or just visit one or two. We hiked between two villages and the trail and views were lovely! As was the cruise back to the starting point although were exhausted by that point. There are great local restaurants and shops in each village that are worth visiting. I am attaching a few photos from various villages we saw along the way!
Mikell J — Google review
The beautiful and brightly coloured houses that scatter the background of the Cinque Terre National Park is truly a bucket list item that you need to tick off.
Depending on the time of year, you can walk the hiking trails between the five towns. We were here on the 30th April and only 2 tracks were open.
It is worth buying the day passes which give you unlimited bus, train and ferry rides as well as access to the walking trails and the public toilets at the stations.
Try and arrive early and avoid moving between the towns from midday to 2pm when it's really busy.
Each of the 5 towns has something different to offer.
Highly recommend
Samantha Platt — Google review
Cinque Terre is a small village in the north of Italy, built along the winding Mediterranean coastline with five very close villages (five small villages from north to south: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore). The biggest feature of Cinque Terre is its winding and narrow colorful alleys, built on sea rocks, with beautiful views of the sea and sky.
Cinque Terre was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997 and was designated a national park in 1999. La Spezia is the only place you must pass to enter the Cinque Terre. There are many trains to the Cinque Terre. It only takes 20 minutes to get there. It is generally more convenient to live here. The means of transportation between the various villages in the Cinque Terre is the train, with a single fare of more than 3 euros. If you ride multiple times in a day, you can also buy a day ticket. Personally, I feel that the five villages have similar styles, so you don’t need to visit them all, just choose 2-3 that you like.
Martin Miler — Google review
This is truly one of the most beautiful places I have visited! We traveled there by train from Florence. We spent three days in Cinque Terre. Our base camp was in Riomaggiore. You can very easily reach every town with the train. Or better yet, you can hike from town to town.
On the first day we took the train to Corniglia, and from there we hiked to Manarola. On the second day we took the train to Monterosso al Mare, and from there we hiked to Vernazza. The seaside towns are beautiful, but they get very busy with tourists during the day. That's the best time to hit the trails! You have the choice between the shorter seaside trails, or the longer, more challenging hill-top trails. The seaside trail will be busier with tourists. It was recommended to us to take the hilltop trails, and boy we are glad we did. The views were breathtaking, and we had the trails pretty much to ourselves, walking through vineyards and smaller communities. Then by the time we made it to the next town, the tourist rush was over and we could relax quietly on a patio and enjoy the town.
Cinque Terre was my favorite place to visit during our trip to Italy, and we're thinking about returning for a longer stay.
JF Piché — Google review
Make sure you have plenty of time to explore all the small towns, try the local food and enjoy the sea. Amazing trip, travel in and out is easy although it can get crowded but train stations are easily accessible, suitable for groups and families.
dimitarz — Google review
Did a few hikes and visited all five villages plus Levento.
Stayed in Monterossa probably the nicest one. The big statue is from the end of the beach past new town
T A — Google review
Cinque Terre is beautiful, but difficult due to over-tourism. We went in late October (2023), when the weather was turning from fall to more wintery, and the local trains and towns were packed. The lower trails were closed, and one can escape hordes of people by climbing the difficult upper trails. Worth the effort!
I probably wouldn't visit Cinque Terre a second time, as there are many other, beautiful spots to hike along the ocean without crowds, like the north coast of California for one.
Manarola was our favorite of the Cinque Terre, as well as the town of Levanto, to the north.
WRL — Google review
Visiting Cinque Terre is like stepping into a postcard. The vibrant colors of the houses against the backdrop of lush green hills and sparkling blue waters create a visually striking scene. Each village has its own unique charm and character, making it worth exploring all five during your visit.
Monterosso al Mare is the largest of the villages and boasts beautiful sandy beaches. It's a great spot to relax by the sea and enjoy fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants. Vernazza is often considered the most picturesque village, with its charming harbor and iconic church tower. Walking through its narrow streets, you'll discover cozy cafes and shops selling local products.
Corniglia is perched on a hilltop, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Its unique location allows you to enjoy stunning vistas from almost anywhere in the village. Manarola is known for its romantic atmosphere and is a favorite spot for sunset viewing. The village's terraced vineyards produce some of the region's best wines.
Riomaggiore is the southernmost village and is famous for its vibrant houses cascading down the hillside towards the sea. The village has a lively atmosphere and offers opportunities for snorkeling and diving.
Cinque Terre is a hiker's paradise, with trails connecting the villages and providing incredible views of the coastline. The Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Trail) is the most popular, offering a scenic route between the villages.
In addition to its natural beauty, Cinque Terre is known for its delicious Ligurian cuisine, including pesto, fresh seafood, and focaccia bread. The region's wines, such as Sciacchetrà, are also a must-try.
Y. T. Nixon Tan — Google review
1.A must visit place in Italy to enjoy the spectacular beaches with colorful man made houses on the rocks.
2.It's best when visited during summer to enjoy more but any season visit will not disappoint you though..!!
3. You can complete all places in cinque Terre in 3 days.
4. Good train transport facilities available to visit all 5 villages with every hour train frequency..!!