Hotels in Cinque Terre, Italy
Cinque Terre is a string of five fishing villages along Italy's Ligurian coast, famous for its pastel-colored houses clinging to cliffs and the UNESCO-listed Sentiero Azzurro hiking trail connecting them. The climate is mild year-round, with summer highs around 85 F (29 C) perfect for swimming at Monterosso's beach or taking boat tours between villages, while winter lows near 45 F (7 C) make for crisp, uncrowded hikes on the trail's Corniglia-to-Vernazza segment. If you visit in spring, grab a hiking pass for access to the terraced vineyards; in fall, join locals for the chestnut festival in Levanto just north of the park.