NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsParco Nazionale Cinque Terre
Italy
We will bring you around the magnificent coast of 5 Terre. Sailing between coves, with the amazing panorama of 5 Terre as background, you will have the chance to enjoy the crystal clear Mediterranean sea, swimming and diving as you wish. All accompanied with the famous local wine and delicious food specialties
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre, or the National Park of the Five Lands. As a scholar of cultural landscapes, I find this stretch of the Ligurian Riviera to be one of the most fascinating examples of human…
Listen in the app2Monterosso al Mare — The Northern Bastion
Our journey begins at the northernmost point of the park in Monterosso al Mare. Unlike its more vertical neighbors, Monterosso is characterized by a flatter layout and the presence of the region's only extensive sandy beach at…
Listen in the app3Vernazza — The Jewel of the Harbor
Moving southward, we arrive at Vernazza, often cited as the most picturesque of the five villages. Historically, Vernazza was the most prosperous, as it possesses the only natural harbor in the Cinque Terre. …
Listen in the app4Corniglia — The Village in the Clouds
Corniglia presents a unique challenge and a unique reward. It is the only village not directly at sea level, perched instead on a dramatic promontory one hundred meters above the Mediterranean. …
Listen in the app5Sentiero Azzurro — The Blue Trail
The 'Sentiero Azzurro' or Blue Trail is the artery that connects the heart of the national park. Stretching approximately twelve kilometers, this ancient path was for centuries the only land link between the villages. …
Listen in the app6Riomaggiore — The Southern Gateway
We conclude our survey of the park at the southern gateway, Riomaggiore. This village is named after the 'Rivus Maior,' the main stream that once flowed through the center of the valley and is now covered by the town’s main…
Listen in the app7Ligurian Flavors — The Culinary Heritage
To truly understand the Cinque Terre National Park, one must taste it. The culinary heritage here is a direct reflection of the geography. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our exploration of the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre comes to an end, I hope you carry away more than just photographs. This landscape is a fragile masterpiece. …
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What is Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre?
Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.1281, 9.7124 |
| Last updated |
