Hiking Vernazza

The starting point is the Via Roma pharmacy. On the right, Via Ettore Vernazza marks the start of the path along the coast to Monterosso. After passing under an arch, an alley along the coast leads to the largest beach in Cinque Terre. On the first part of the path, you can admire Punta Linà and, a little further on, Monk's Rock. You'll then come across the small Acquapendente cove. The final section climbs the stairs to Punta Corone and from there to Monterosso.

The starting point is the pharmacy in Via Roma. Turning left (Via Carratino), a pleasant hike leads to the village of Corniglia. The sloping path winds through terraced vineyards and olive groves before reaching the hamlet of Prevo. The view of Vernazza, its port and the entire coastline is breathtaking. The route then descends to the Guvano conch. The climb then resumes, crossing a small bridge over a stream to reach Corniglia.

From Vernazza, take the road that leads to the cemetery and then to San Bernardo church. Here, the trail begins, like so many stages of the Stations of the Cross. The path then passes through a vineyard until it reaches the sanctuary of the Madonna di Reggio, a black Madonna nicknamed "the African". Continuing along the path on your left, you come to Foce Drignana.

Moderate difficulty. 3.6 kilometers. Duration: 2 hours (double round trip).