Cinque Terre National Park: planning guide
Five cliff villages and terraced vineyards on Liguria’s steep Mediterranean shore.
Cinque Terre National Park is in Liguria, Italy. The nearest town is Riomaggiore — roughly 2.7 km (1.7 mi) out, about 4 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Riomaggiore | 2.7 km (1.7 mi) | 4 min |
| Vernazza | 3.4 km (2.1 mi) | 6 min |
| Riccò del Golfo | 5.2 km (3.2 mi) | 9 min |
| Monterosso al Mare | 6 km (3.7 mi) | 10 min |
| Pignone | 6.4 km (4 mi) | 11 min |
| La Spezia | 8.5 km (5.3 mi) | 14 min |
| Padivarma | 9.3 km (5.8 mi) | 16 min |
| Beverino | 10.1 km (6.3 mi) | 17 min |
Where Cinque Terre National Park sits
Official Cinque Terre National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Ridge country between Tuscany and Emilia — watershed forests and high pastures.
- Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Elba and the Tuscan islands — Mediterranean scrub, mines history, and marine parks.
- Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
UNESCO ancient beeches between Tuscany and Emilia, with Camaldoli monasteries.
- Val Grande National Park
The wildest Alpine valley of Piedmont — deep, roadless woods near Lake Maggiore.
Common questions
Where is Cinque Terre National Park?
Cinque Terre National Park sits in Liguria, Italy, and the closest town of any size is Riomaggiore — about 4 min away.
When is the best time to visit Cinque Terre National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.