Hotels in Cinque Terre, Italy
Cinque Terre is a string of five fishing villages along Italy's Ligurian coast, famous for its colorful houses clinging to cliffs and terraced vineyards. The Mediterranean climate means mild winters (around 48°F / 9°C) are perfect for hiking the Sentiero Azzurro trail between villages without the summer crowds, while sizzling summers (average 80°F / 27°C) let you swim in the Ligurian Sea from Monterosso's sandy beach. For the best experience, visit in April-May or September-October when the weather is warm enough for boat tours to Vernazza's harbor but not too hot for tackling the steep staircases to the vineyards.