Hot Stuff in Vernazza

We spent the weekend in Vernazza, one of the five hillside villages that make up Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera. All five towns are linked by narrow cliffside hiking trails and a tiny coastal train.

History still lives in the worn stone lanes, first established around the 11th century. Perched on the rugged cliffs, these villages were largely spared from invasion as no one saw this dramatic coastline as worth conquering.

The trails between the towns were stunning…bright blue water, church bells echoing and terraced vineyards. Each town held something new to explore and always gelato.

Our recap video features one of our favorite hiking tracks, an original song called “Hot Stuff” by Titus. He recorded it last summer, and it never fails to put a pep in our step!Read more