Cinque Terre National Park
Cinque Terre National Park, National park in La Spezia Province, Italy.
Description
The park encompasses five scattered villages set along steep Mediterranean cliffs, connected by hiking trails and terraced slopes. The towns nestle into coves and clifftops with sea views, while vineyards and olive groves cover the hillsides behind them.
History
For centuries, residents transformed the steep slopes into terraces for growing grapes and olives. The territory became a national park in 1999, recognizing this agricultural heritage.
Culture
The five villages maintain traditional farming on terraced slopes and fishing customs that shape daily life in the communities. Visitors encounter handmade details and local products throughout that reflect this way of living.
Practical
The train on the Genoa-Pisa railway line connects all five villages and runs regularly, making it the easiest way to move between them. Cars are not practical here as mountain roads are narrow and steep with limited parking options.
Did you know?
The park has over 10 kilometers of interconnected pathways running through vineyards with sea views. These trails link the villages along routes that lead hikers to hidden terraces and small coves.
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