Corniglia Travel Guide
From Wikitravel
Corniglia [1] is one of the villages of Cinque Terre, in Italy. Travelling northward and southward, Monterosso is the third village and the highest: it is placed on a steep promontory, with two exclusive small beaches at its sides. Like the other villages, it is a shining gem along the sea.
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Get in
The only true way to enjoy the Cinque Terre at its best is by foot. On the contrary, by foot or by train, otherwise by foot and by boat. The Genoa - La Spezia line stops in all the villages along the coast and the boats make regular shuttle runs between La Spezia, Lerici, Portovenere, Levanto and Sestri Levante. And then by foot, through the Mediterranean bush, between heaven and sea. In fact, the zone of the Cinque Terre is crossed by a knitted mesh of footpaths. The coastal footpath links all five villages, allowing you to be able to hike from the first village to the last village in five hours. Therefore, it could also be ideal to do a single hike or perhaps the more binding along the crest or towards the Sanctuaries: routes or footpaths are numerous, delightful and interesting; they which give a general idea of the area and also offer a brief insight into its exceptional cultural and natural beauty.
Taking the local commuter/milk trains (they used to deliver milk and mail to the cities) to Vernazza from Genova or La Spezia is a magnificent experience. You will ride along the cliffs, overlooking turquoise waters and olive trees. Tunnel after tunnel, the air cools and heats in the sun.
See
- S. Pietro church. This Parish church dedicated to St. Peter already appears in a document from 1521. Experts have been able to demonstrate that it ws built conserving part of the walls belonging to a pre-existent less important church of the 11th Century.
Do
- Trekking, to Vernazza or to Manarola.
Buy
As in the other villages, You can find all the typical and touristic products.
