Starting at 6pm a level orange weather alert has been issued for the entirety of Liguria, the region in which the Cinque Terre villages are located. Meteorologists have forecasted thunderstorms and heavy rains. The alert lifts tomorrow, July 28, at 2pm. As this is a relatively serious alert, extra safety precautions within the Cinque Terre … Continue reading Level orange weather alert in the Cinque Terre
The dreaded S word… sciopero. Strike. Tomorrow a national train strike has been called from 9am to 5pm. We won’t know the extent of the strike until tomorrow morning at 9. However, excluded from the strike are the TrenItalia trains in the Campania region (that’s the region where you will find Naples) and Italy’s high-speed … Continue reading Train strike announced for Wednesday, July 24th
Planning to be in the Cinque Terre this July? Check out the guided tours and excursions offered by the national park (with a nifty key and explanations). Enjoy! Continue reading Cinque Terre guided tours & excursions: July 2019
Be in the know about upcoming events in the Cinque Terre by keeping an eye on this post Continue reading Upcoming events in the Cinque Terre
In the tiny village of Volastra in the Cinque Terre, a local twenty-year-old budding entrepreneur has a burning desire to unite two of the things that he loves most: cycling and a passion for his homeland. Luca Capellini’s new business, Italy Bike Resort, offers visitors the chance to get off the beaten path and high above the crowds on brand new, state-of-the-art e-bikes. Continue reading Get off the beaten track (and on an e-bike) in the Cinque Terre
As pirates are a non-issue these days, Riomaggiore’s castle now offers a different kind of refuge for both villagers and visitors alike: a wellness hub with holistic massages, Reiki sessions, yoga classes and wine tastings. Sound divine? It is. Continue reading Riomaggiore’s castle debuts as a relaxation & wellness hub
The June calendar for the Cinque Terre Walking Park has been released! See below for all the details: As you look at the schedule, be sure to keep in mind the color coding for each date: YELLOW = trekking (hiking) tour, appropriate footwear is required (either hiking shoes/boots or athletic trainers with decent tread) GREEN = trekking … Continue reading Cinque Terre guided tours & excursions: June 2019
