The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 7 guides that rank for "best beaches in cinque terre"
Named by 5 of 71. Monterosso al MareLiguria, ItalyThe only one of the five villages with a real sandy beach.Has the space for an all-day beach stay, close to food.
Named by 2 of 72. Spiaggia FeginaLiguria, ItalyLong, mostly sandy stretch in front of the new town and the train station, easy to reach.Chairs and umbrellas on the new town side were only out on weekends on one visit.
Named by 2 of 73. Spiaggia Gigante (Beach of the Giant)Liguria, ItalyAbout five minutes' walk from the Monterosso station, with free and paid areas.A quieter option near the small port, named for a large Neptune statue, with white sand mixed with pebbles.
Named by 2 of 74. VernazzaLiguria, ItalyHas an official sand beach in the harbor, small and crowded, best for a short dip.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name May to June and September as the best time to visit Cinque Terre.
A small harbor partly enclosed by a breakwater, shallow at one end.
Named by 2 of 75. ManarolaLiguria, ItalySmall swimming area off the rocks that cannot take many people.Only large flat rocks to swim from, no beach.
Named by 2 of 76. RiomaggioreLiguria, ItalyHas a small beach around the corner from the main part of town.Pebble beaches here and in Corniglia.
Named by 2 of 77. CornigliaLiguria, ItalySits above the sea, so swimming means a climb down to a small harbor.Pebble beach rather than sand.
Named by 2 of 78. PortovenereLiguria, ItalyReached by excursion boat; one visitor swam in the harbor and found it private.Across the bay from Lerici, reachable by ferry.
9. Canneto BeachLiguria, ItalyWild beach with a waterfall, reachable only by boat from Riomaggiore.Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the area.
10. Fossola BeachLiguria, ItalyWild and natural, reachable only by boat from Riomaggiore.
11. Guvano BeachLiguria, ItalyWild and secluded, reached by a tunnel of about 1 km from Corniglia station (unlit); nudists possible.
12. Persico BeachLiguria, ItalyQuiet beach between Riomaggiore and Portovenere, reached by a trail of 2000 stairs from Campiglia.
13. LevantoLiguria, ItalyA very large beach about five minutes north of Monterosso by train.
14. San Terenzo and LericiLiguria, ItalySouth of La Spezia, with many free and lido-style beaches; a train to La Spezia then a bus or taxi.
Named by 5 of 71. Monterosso al MareThe only one of the five villages with a real sandy beach.Has the space for an all-day beach stay, close to food.
Named by 2 of 72. Spiaggia FeginaLong, mostly sandy stretch in front of the new town and the train station, easy to reach.Chairs and umbrellas on the new town side were only out on weekends on one visit.
Named by 2 of 73. Spiaggia Gigante (Beach of the Giant)About five minutes' walk from the Monterosso station, with free and paid areas.A quieter option near the small port, named for a large Neptune statue, with white sand mixed with pebbles.
Named by 2 of 74. VernazzaHas an official sand beach in the harbor, small and crowded, best for a short dip.
