Hike or Drive the Ligurian Coast, Italy (UNESCO site)

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The Ligurian coast between Cinque Terre and Portovenere is a cultural landscape of great scenic and cultural value. Included in this UNESCO site is Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto). The Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast to the west of the city of La Spezia. "The Five Lands" is composed of five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With autos on these ancient roads still few and far between, this is one of the few places where hikers can still travel car-free through the heart of Old Europe. Typcially treks take about 5-7 days. The Cinque Terre is noted for its beauty. Over centuries, people have carefully built terraces on the rugged, steep landscape right up to the cliffs that overlook the sea. Part of its charm is the lack of visible "modern" development. Paths, trains and boats connect the villages, and cars cannot reach it from the outside.

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