Cinque Terre, Liguria Italy in spring is an excellent time to explore the rugged Ligurian coast between Genoa and Portovenere by boat. Arrive in these jewel sized ports along the Italian Riviera like the mariners have for 3000 years. The seaside hamlets of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare are vestiges of life lived locally and seasonally - slowly. Enjoy the photogenic Ligurian coast by boat relaxing and smelling the pines that top off the the hills or by hiking the trails that connect the five towns giving it its name Cinque Terre. To preserve this land, the government has declared the Cinque Terre a national park. For about $10 dollars per day visitors may hike the trail connecting all five towns, a trek that takes about five hours. If you opt to walk be careful on the trails. Wet trails are dangerous. Sunscreen etc. a must!
Outside the five towns up in the hills are the vineyards that fill the terraced gardens on mountain sides, which cut directly into the sea. These hills above the towns are famous for Ligurian white wine, made from the grapes that grow in the vineyards on the terraced slopes above the Ligurian sea, which fill the mountain sides. The Etruscans traded here with the ancient Chinese and ancient Egyptians, sharing advanced ideas and advanced cultures, adopting the best practises the Etruscans and Liguri people live in these hills what is today known as the Mediterranean lifestlye. For more video about Liguria checkout WebVisionItaly's Liguria channel.
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