Monday, April 4, 2011

CINQUE TERRE (five lands all fishing villlages) -Monterosso,Vernazza,Corniglia,Manarola and Riomaggiore

One hot Italian

Two hot Italian

Monterosso- the most resort-like of the villages, with beautiful beaches, rugged cliffs and crystal clear turquoise waters.

Laura and Jacqui in cerca di pranzo - seeking lunch

Festa del Limone  - Lemon Festival


Le strade della Vernazza - the streets of Vernazza


Corniglia is the only town perched up on the rugged cliffs

Manorola- piu bella - most photogenic of the five villages

Jacqui and Laura taking the walk between Manarola and Riomaggiore known as the Via dell'Amore (Lovers Lane).

Le barche da pesca - The fishing boats of Riomaggiore

Riomaggiore- built into a river gorge thus the name which means "river major".

Pescatori arrivano dopo una lunga giornata. Cinque Terre fishermen coming in after a long day 
                                                 


Cinque Terre is both charming and breathtaking. The area is made up of 5 tiny villages clinging to the cliffs along a gorgeous stretch of the Ligurian coast. The terrain is so steep that for centuries footpaths were the only way to get from place to place. The paths provide beautiful views of the rocky coast tumbling into the sea. Today these trails attract hikers from all over the world.

1 comment:

  1. Beautiful!!! Looks like everyone had a great time! By the comments on facebook your girls really enjoyed their visit!!! Can't get over that village on the cliff! Sooo beautiful!

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