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Vernazza, Italy

Vernazza is a town and comune located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northwestern Italy. It is one of the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre region.

Type City

Why go

  • Comune in Liguria, Italy.
  • Served by AliVara Airfield.

History

Vernazza is a town and comune located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northwestern Italy. It is one of the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre region. Vernazza is the fourth town heading north, has no car traffic, and remains one of the truest "fishing villages" on the Italian Riviera. It is the only natural port of Cinque Terre and is famous for its elegant houses.

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Sandwich, Italian, Cafe · Aperto tutti i giorni da Marzo a Novembre ; nei mesi invernali aperto il sabato e la domenica Opening hours: Jan-Dec:… · facebook.com
Indoor
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:45, 19:00-23:00 · 286 Via del Prione, 19121 · sushigolfo.it
Indoor
Italian, Local, Mediterranean, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:30 · 10 Via Malborghetto, Riomaggiore, 19017 · lalamparariomaggiore.com
Indoor
Ramen, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 270 Via del Prione, La Spezia · narutoramen.it
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-21:40 Features: outdoor seating · 19017 · nessundormacinqueterre.com
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00 · 43 Piazza Sant'Agostino, 16121 · orangecafelaspezia.com
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Mo, Fr 12:30-14:30, 19:30-21:15; We, Sa 13:00-14:30, 19:30-21:15; Th 12:00-14:30, 19:30-21:15 · 117 Via Fieschi,… · m.facebook.com
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su · zitalevanto.com
Indoor

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Airports

Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport 25 km to the centre
Sarzana (SP), 42, IT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
AliVara Airfield 11 km to the centre
Borghetto di Vara (SP), 42, IT
Outdoor
Beverino Airfield 12 km to the centre
Beverino (SP), 42, IT
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Riomaggiore
Ferry terminal · 6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Terminal Traghetti di La Spezia
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre · Consorzio Marittimo Turistico Cinque Terre - Golfo dei Poeti
Outdoor
Terminal Crociere di La Spezia
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Lord Byron
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre · CinqueTerreFerries
Outdoor
Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor
Portovenere-Palmaria
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Outdoor
Portovenere - Cinque Terre
Ferry route · Consorzio Marittimo Turistico Cinque Terre Golfo dei Poeti
Outdoor
Levanto - Cinque Terre
Ferry route · Consorzio Marittimo Turistico Cinque Terre Golfo dei Poeti
Outdoor
La Spezia - Portovenere
Ferry route · Consorzio Marittimo Turistico Cinque Terre Golfo dei Poeti
Outdoor
La Spezia - Palmaria Pozzale
Ferry route · Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is AliVara Airfield; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Riomaggiore, 6 km); routes include Portovenere - Cinque Terre, Levanto - Cinque Terre, La Spezia - Portovenere.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vernazza, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Tours & experiences