This applies to Vernazza, too, which some consider to be the most crowded town in the Cinque Terre. However, Rick Steves writes on his website that the tour groups don't stick around for long.

Courtesy of d!g!tALE by Alessandro Ciabini|Getty Images Cinque Terre is made up of five different towns, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Monterosso al Mare and Vernazza – each with their own ...

Explore castles and sample authentic cuisine in this enchanting yet affordable port city on the doorstep of the fabled ...

If you need a break from walking, taking a Trenitalia regional or express train to travel between Cinque Terre's five towns is a great alternative. Not only is the train convenient (there are ...

Cinque Terre is one of my favorite cities — or, more accurately, my favorite five towns. Nestled along the Italian Riviera, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore are ...