




Candy-colored houses appear to tumble down the cliffside toward a tiny harbor where fishing boats bob like bath toys. The Via dell'Amore coastal path connects to neighboring Manarola, offering views that explain why artists have been drawn here for centuries. Castle of Riomaggiore stands sentinel above the village, while Fossola Beach provides a perfect spot to cool off after exploring the steep, narrow lanes. Via Colombo bustles with cafes where locals sip the town's renowned wine produced from hillside vineyards. For the full Cinque Terre experience, hike the Sentiero Azzurro trail linking all five villages, pausing frequently to photograph vistas that seem almost too perfect to be real.

