in all of Italy.

The Cinque Terre are a collection

of five gorgeous villages

along Italy's epic Italian Riviera coast.

The towns are tiny and are special in their own unique ways.

There's Riomaggiore,

the most southern village

and known for it's small harbor,

tiny beach and quality restaurants.

It's also the end of the famous Via dell'Amore hike.

Slightly north is Manarola.

The second smallest of the Cinque Terre towns

and possibly its most ancient.

The town is one of the most picturesque

and has a rocky harbor which is great

for a dip on a hot day.

Right in the middle you can find Corniglia.

This village is a bit different from all the others

because it doesn't have any access to the sea.

It's located on top of a 100 meter high cliff

which gives you an epic view.

Down a hill you can find Vernazza

which is probably the most iconic of all the villages.

It's drop dead gorgeous

and famous for its colorful houses and lively square.

Next to Vernazza lies the most northern village,

Monterosso al Mare.

This village is much bigger than the other ones

and is the only town where cars are allowed.

It's home to some of the bigger hotels

and has lots of choices for restaurants and bars.

When you travel to Cinque Terre you can swim and relax,

enjoy great food and wine and you can get active!

There is a dedicated train line

that travels between the villages

but if you're adventurous,

you need to put on your hiking boots and hike your way

through the UNESCO World Heritage National Park

that connects all the villages.

There are a dozens of hiking tracks

and they take you along the coast, up the hills

and through the vineyards and other hidden villages.

And at the end of the day there's no better way

to appreciate the Cinque Terre than returning from a hike

and enjoying that epic sunset with a spritzy drink.