All the keys to discovering Cinque Terre and Genoa in a few days.
A colorful, concise and ultra-practical guide to discovering the Riviera of the Levant, from Genoa to La Spezia, in just a few days.
An in-depth exploration of the gems that make up the Cinque Terre: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. For each village, discover the sites to visit and the best places to eat, drink, go out, and shop.
A presentation of each of the hiking trails that connect the different villages of the Cinque Terre, and a focus on the Alta Via delle Cinque Terre trail.
A chapter dedicated to Genoa, Italy's largest port, which has undergone a makeover and is now a destination worth discovering, even if it remains relatively off the beaten track.
Also, a chapter on the Portofino peninsula and the surrounding villages: Camogli, Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Sestri Levante and Levanto (a very good base for visiting the Cinque Terre).
Another chapter dedicated to La Spezia (another convenient base for accessing the Cinque Terre) and the Gulf of Poets (Golfo dei Poeti) with the ancient port of Porto Venere, the colorful village of Tellaro or the castle of Lerici.
Thematic selections to enjoy the best experiences of the Cinque Terre and Genoa according to your desires: art and museums, hiking, beaches, water activities, with children...
And since we're in Italy, cuisine is of course in the spotlight, with everything you need to know about the region's best specialties: focaccia, pesto, anchovies, lemons and the essential white wines of the Cinque Terre.
All the practical information you need to get around and explore the region with or without a car.
Numerous maps and a detachable plan with the main sites.
