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Because of the uniqueness of the Cinque Terre it has been named by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The characteristic villages Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore are all built into the rocks between the Mediterranean Sea and the steep hills. Each village has its own character and they are only a few minutes apart by train. You can hike, swim, drink red wine and watch blazing Mediterranean sunsets away from the tourist throngs. Walk along the medieval footpaths and mule tracks high above the sea, leading through olive groves, vine-yards, orchards and chestnut woods. Take the boat in the morning from Levanto to Riomaggiore, enjoy the tiny harbour and walk along “Via dell’Amore” - Lover’s Lane - to Manarola.
The climate is Mediterranean with dry summer seasons and particularly mild winters which has led to a variety of microclimates consequently with a diversification of vegetation. Throughout the territory, you can find cluster pine, cork oak and chestnut and smaller bushes like rosemary, thyme, helichrysum and lavender. Arboreal and mixed macquis formed by lentisk, myrtle, terebinth, broom, strawberry-tree, mock privet and juniper create a dense and intricate wood of creepers such as smilax, madder, fragrant virgin’s bower, asparagus, and honeysuckle.
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