14/08/2024
Stunning Cinque Terre!
Here are 5 facts you may not know:
1. The Italian words 'Cinque Terre' translates to five lands.
Which refers to the five beautiful cliffside villages - Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola & Riomaggiore (A UNESCO World Heritage Site)
2. The entire area is Italy's Oldest National Park.
3. It's a Car-Free Zone. You can either hike, train or boat between each of the towns.
If you are on a self-drive holiday around Italy, there are free park and ride spots in nearby La Spezia.
4. The Statue of the Giant near Monterosso was built in 1910, made from reinforced concrete and iron. It originally was a gift from Giovanni Pastine to his beloved Juanita. Now that's a grand gesture of love!
5. There are 382 steps in the Lardarina Staircase connecting the train station to the beach of Cornigilia.