Vernazza, Cinque Terre
Vernazza, Italy
Pastel houses stacked above a tiny harbour. Leave the car in La Spezia or Levanto and take the train.
The Cinque Terre are five villages on the Ligurian coast: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. For centuries people have terraced the steep slopes with dry-stone walls, and this cultural landscape has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Corniglia is the only village perched high on a cliff; Monterosso is the beach resort. Try trofie al pesto, anchovies, farinata and the sweet wine Sciacchetrà.
The villages are linked mainly by train. For the coastal Sentiero Azzurro and the Via dell'Amore you need the Cinque Terre Card; landslides regularly close sections, so check the trail status beforehand. Flip-flops and sandals are banned on the national park’s hiking trails. In summer, hike early. No trains run between Corniglia and La Spezia on November 14 and 15, 2026 (as of October 2026).
The access roads to the villages are narrow and parking is scarce. Leave your motorhome at a site in Levanto, La Spezia or above Monterosso and take the train.
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- Vernazza, Italy
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- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 44.1350, 9.6829
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- San MicheleCampsite6 km from Vernazza, Cinque TerreTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping 5 Terre LevantoCampsite6 km from Vernazza, Cinque TerreTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Pian di PiccheCampsite6 km from Vernazza, Cinque TerreTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- AcquadolceCampsite6 km from Vernazza, Cinque TerreTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Albero d'oroCampsite7 km from Vernazza, Cinque TerreTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campeggio Bracchetto VettaCampsite11 km from Vernazza, Cinque TerreTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Vernazza, Cinque Terre?
Vernazza, Cinque Terre is in Vernazza, Italy, at GPS 44.1350, 9.6829. It is about 7 km from Levanto.
Can you camp near Vernazza, Cinque Terre?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parcheggio Camper "Il Poggio", about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 36 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Vernazza, Cinque Terre?
Vernazza, Cinque Terre is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Italian Riviera: Genoa to Lerici.
What is there to see near Vernazza, Cinque Terre?
Places worth a stop nearby: Manarola (5 km), Fantiscritti marble quarries (36 km), Portofino harbour (42 km) and Grotta del Vento (55 km).
When is the best time to visit Vernazza, Cinque Terre?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)