Hiking Cinque Terre -Part 3

This morning we took the train from La Spezia to Corniglia and tackled the more difficult trail that ran inland between Corniglia and Manarola. It was almost 6 km long and took us 2 hours and 20 minutes. It turned out to be our favourite trail of the lot. We loved following the stoned walls and going through the vineyards and wooded paths and up and .down the many, many stone steps. The trail also offered spectacular views of both towns and the coastline from way up high. We are so glad we got the chance to do it. Once we reached Manarola we hopped back on the train and went to Monterossa for lunch and a swim at the beach. From there we took the train to Manarola and purchased a ticket for the 1 km Via Dell’ Amore walkway to Riomaggiore and had a wander around that town before once again hopping the train to return to La Spezia. At 4 pm, 10 of us went to Porto Levere to embark on a 2 hour sunset cruise around Pino Island, where we enjoyed a swim, and a tour around the nearby islands, some drinks and snacks and a spectacular sunset. Life is good!Read more