Cinque Terre Italy

Riomaggiore is the first Cinque Terre village when arriving from La Spezia direction and the start of the scenic walkway above the sea called Via dell'Amore, connecting it with Manarola, the next Cinque Terre village. For a nice lunch in Riomaggiore, Serena of Wishversilia recommends Dau Cila Restaurant, overlooking Riomaggiore's harbor, for excellent fresh seafood. Serena is a travel guide for this area so knows the restaurants well. For more...  

Cinque Terre Six Months After The FloodHuffington Post (blog)Because of the topography and the ability of the flash flooding to drain, Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Corniglia were undamaged, but two towns were devastated. Much of Monterosso and Vernazza were buried under three meters of mud and left without water, ...and more »  

They each have their own dialect, favorite saints, and folklore. The folklore of Vernazza and Monterosso will be enlivened with tales of the flood of 2011. In Monterosso, beloved statues in the church survive -- while a mud-line halfway up the wall in the ...  

The Next Chapter In the Vignola-Cinque Terre StoryDown EastIt's now a passageway that takes you right into Cinque Terre's space with its two levels of dining rooms. Vignola and Cinque Terre are now one and the same, a change that occurred last month when Cinque Terre was closed for renovations to unite these ...  

A severe rainstorm and flood last October nearly destroyed two of the five picturesque coastal villages of Italy's renowned Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which attracts over 2 million tourists each year. The damage has caused many ...  

Message by Edmond HoodJack Bauer, no, not the one on the TV - the real one, cooler than that Sutherland guy. The former Kiwi elite national champion has stepped up from Scottish Continental team Endura to the big time with US World Tour outfit, Garmin for 2012. And if you've been watching the Giro on TV then you'll be aware that the man from the other side of the globe is a major part of the Garmin pink machine. We caught up with Jack just...  

I woke to the sound of miniature cement trucks and jackhammers. These were happy sounds to me: Monterosso and Vernazza are being put back together after the recent devastating flood. Socially, too, it's been a time of reconstruction for both communities.  

A good way to experience the ambiance of the popular Cinque Terre is to spend the night in one of the five villages so you can better appreciate the beauty and peacefulness after the day crowds have left. Because lodging choices are limited, you'll need to book your accommodations in advance. Here are top-rated places to stay in Cinque Terre with a few hotel choices nearby where you can still reach the villages by train or ferry....Read Full...  

WOUBSpringtime Comes To The Flood-Damaged Cinque TerreWOUBItalian President Giorgio Napolitano's recent visit to Vernazza—one of five villages along Liguria's fabled Cinque Terre coast—signaled a comeback for a region devastated by flooding and mudslides last fall. On October 25, 2011, the delicate and ...  

Tickets are dirt cheap: it’s just €1.90 one-way from La Spezia to the furthest Cinque Terre village, Monterosso. You can also do the journey by passenger ferry:navigazionegolfodeipoeti.it. The other obvious destination from La Spezia is Pisa ...  

Sherman, a former bed-and-breakfast owner ... Lilley connected with friend Lisa McLaughlin, a Cinque Terre frequenter and concert merchandise manager for several artists, including Peter Frampton. "I had the idea of donating some items to ...  

Brisbane TimesBak attacks to win Giro stage 12Cycling WeeklyLars Bak (Lotto Belisol) has won stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia after the break succeeded on a short but challenging day in the Cinque Terre region of Italy. Bak caught his break-mates napping with 1.5km and soloed through the final hairpins to win ...Giro d'Italia: Lars Bak escapes the break to take stage twelve in Sestri LevanteVeloNationall 140 news articles »  

Travel Challenge: A Mediterranean sailing holidayThe Independent£1360: Essential Sailing Includes a private cabin aboard a shared yacht sailing along Italy's Ligurian coast (including the Cinque Terre villages) and Ryanair flights from Stansted to Genoa on 16 June. "Our holidays offer a fully-crewed, turn-up-and-go ...  

The NationalMandaean out to make his mark for GodolphinThe NationalIt was a statistic blown away completely when Mahmoud Al Zarooni saddled Monterosso to beat stablemate Capponi at Meydan Racecourse. Both of those horses started their careers with Mark Johnston, and the international production line set up by Sheikh ...and more »  

The World's Most Scenic WorkoutsTheStreet.comBy Michael Johnston Just in time to get in shape for summer, here are 10 of the most awe-inspiring workout locations on the planet, spanning from Italy's Cinque Terre to the temple ruins of Angkor Wat, or as close as good ol' Santa Monica beach.and more »