Cinque Terre trails: open or closed?
In the Cinque Terre there are over 110 km of trails by the sea, among the vineyards, in the woods, and it may happen that for a few days one or some paths are closed.The easiest way to check if …
Cinque Terre Card at a discounted price
CETS CERTIFICATION Casa Capellini and other accommodation facilities in the Cinque Terre villages have obtained the CETS environmental quality certification (European Charter for Sustainable Tourism) issued by Europarc and the Cinque Terre National Park. The implementation of Europarc environmental protocols …
F.A.Q. for a stay in Manarola and the Cinque Terre
Here are some of the questions (F.A.Q.) that are asked most frequently by our guests, during their stay at Casa Capellini in Manarola or in the Cinque Terre, with their concise answers. How do you get to Manarola and the …
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Work has begun on the “via dell’Amore”
The via dell'Amore is the path on the sea known all over the world that from the town of Manarola ends in Riomaggiore, with a length of about 1,000 meters and which can be followed by walking for about fifteen …
Park in La Spezia and reach the Cinque Terre by train
You can park your car in Manarola, in the paid parking lot or along the SP370 provincial road where permitted; find here useful information. On days when there are many tourists, an alternative to parking in the Cinque Terre and …
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What to do in the Cinque Terre
There are many things that can be done in the Cinque Terre; if you sleep in one of the five countries, you will have the best possibilities and comforts, without wasting time to reach our territory from outside.The Cinque Terre …
The road of sanctuaries (REL 530)
Pieces of history Trail N. 530, also known as the "Strada dei Santuari" (Sanctuary Road), is a relatively flat fire road that connects Volastra to Trail AV5T at Telegrafo, and intersects with several vertical trails. Characteristics of the trail The …
From Volastra towards Corniglia (REL 586)
Pieces of history Trail N. 586 is a horizontal trail connecting Volastra to Trail N. 587; until about ten years ago, the trail was used only by farmers.It runs roughly parallel to the coastal Trail SVA/592 between Manarola and Corniglia, …
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From Manarola to Riomaggiore with the Beccara trail (REL 531)
Pieces of history Prior to the construction of the Via dell'Amore in the late 1920's, Trail N. 531 was the main route connecting Riomaggiore and Manarola,passing over Corniolo Hill.The Via dell'Amore has been closed for 9 years due to a …
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Sea and harvest in Riomaggiore
In Riomaggiore, a rock in the sea between the tip of Montenero and the breast of Canneto, tells its part of the history of the territory. The rock is about 30 meters away from the shore, it is higher and …