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Vernazza is the next to northernmost town and perhaps most picturesque of the five towns of Cinque Terre in Italy. Colorful, antique homes cling to impossible cliffs. A lovely small harboir nestles under the shadows of an ancient castle and a dramatic seaside church.
Serves excellent cuisine and offers creative specials. Can be a nice change from the busy harborside restaurants.
Moderately priced, well decorated, and convenient-- nestled on the left side of the harbour square.
Fine breakfast, pastry, lunch or dinner. The twin Sicilian brothers who run the place are English bilingual, and say they are on a "Mission to teach good food in Italy" are quite fun and friendly. They say they do not have a harbor view so must concentrate on quality food instead.
Rents four lovely, well kept rooms with a view of the ocean and the village. Giuliano is a rare Vernazza native and a gracious host. He and his (American) wife Michele maintain these lovely rooms proudly built by Giuliano.
Rents two double rooms, each with private bath, as well as a studio apartment. All are centrally located, less than a minute walk to the main square.
A pensione with 23 small rooms just under the castle.
Rents four rooms overlooking the square.
An apartment with full kitchen and separate bedroom/ bath and sitting area with TV upstairs. (Also rents a secondary bedroom in Vernazza).
Taking the local commuter/milk trains (they used to deliver milk and mail to the cities) to Vernazza from Genoa or La Spezia is a magnificent experience.
Read in the guideThe milk train provides easy access to each of the five towns. Trains run very frequently. The station in Vernazza is about a 10-minute walk above the harbour.
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