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Cinque Terre’s Via dell’...
Published on Saturday, October 26, 2019 by Kathy McCabe
The most famous and scenic path in Cinque Terre, Via dell’Amore (Lover’s Lane), is scheduled to undergo a 28-month restoration. It has been closed since 2012 due to damage inflicted by a landslide.
Via dell’Amore connects the towns of Manarola and Riomaggiore on a 1-kilometer path...
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Cinque Terre: Don’t Hike in F...
Published on Friday, April 5, 2019 by Kathy McCabe
If you’re planning on hiking the clifftop trails that overlook the Cinque Terre coastline, you’ll need to bring sturdy shoes. Common sense, right? Not exactly, as many visitors attempt to hike in sandals, not realizing the terrain is more like a mountain trail than a beach boardwalk.
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Will You Need Tickets for the Cinqu...
Published on Friday, February 19, 2016 by Kathy McCabe
A proposal to limit the number of tourists in the Cinque Terre has caused a clamor among visitors who have booked upcoming trips and fear that they may not be allowed to visit, but they may not have to worry much longer.
Our local sources in Liguria say the five towns that make up C...
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Italian Blue Waters Get Prestigious...
Published on Friday, May 15, 2015 by Kathy McCabe
The International Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) has once again given Italy the highest number of Blue Flag beaches, bringing Italy's total to 280.
The Blue Flag designation means that a beach meets the organization’s high eco-standards for cleanliness and sustainability...
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5 Romantic Spots in Italy
Published on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 by Kathy McCabe
Let's face it, ALL of Italy is romantic. But in honor of Valentine's Day, here are five great spots to celebrate romance!
1. A gondola ride in Venice At the top of every hopeless romantic’s bucket list is a private gondola ride through the canals of one of Italy’s most beautiful...
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Italy Travel Photo: Vernazza by Nig...
Published on Friday, June 6, 2014 by Kathy McCabe
Vernazza is one of the five villages of the Cinque Terre - located on Italy's northern Liguria coast. It looks incredible at night.
By Kathy McCabe
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5 Ways To Enjoy The Italian Riviera...
Published on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 by Steve
Ready to travel to Italy but you're seeking peace and serenity instead of crowded cultural attractions? R&R, Italian-style can be yours on the stunning Italian Riviera and Lake Como in northern Italy. I've made a list of 5 incredible experiences you can have in this special corner of...
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Blue Flag Beaches in Italy 2013: Li...
Published on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
The region of Liguria -- home to the Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre -- on Italy's northwest coast has been awarded with more Blue Flag beaches this year than any other region in Italy. With two new entries for 2013 -- La Spezia Mirabello and San Lorenzo al Mare, Liguria now has 20 ...
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Italy Travel Photo: Vernazza –...
Published on Monday, February 4, 2013 by Kathy McCabe
The Cinque Terre (meaning "five lands" or "five towns") on the Ligurian coast of northern Italy are simply one of Italy's great treasures. They are the perfect location for hiking, boating and scuba diving. The photo above features the town of Vernazza. The towns were damaged in seve...
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One Year Anniversary of Cinque Terr...
Published on Thursday, October 25, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
On October 25, 2011, the Cinque Terre - the five famous fishing villages linked together on northern Italy's coast of Liguria - were bruised and batter by storms and severe flooding. A number of residents lost their lives. Two of the World Heritage Site's villages in particular were severe...