OK, all true, BUT, your experience is limited for such all encompassing advice. First, there are places to stay and walk in Monterosso that are flat or relatively so, though many smaller alleys and the trails are of course quite steep. And now even the train station has an elevator, so you can actually stay there on level ground. Second, yes when it rains it isn't the best place to be, because you're likely there for either the beach or the trails. But it's an easy train ride to many other towns and cities on the coast if you need an alternative, and the towns are quite charming and scenic aside from the obvious beach/trail tourism. Third, yes two of the main trails are currently closed and even in best weather some of the others can feel crowded. What you miss is that there are many secondary trails up, down and over the mountains in several directions that the tourists rarely visit, and they too are scenic. As to eating, there are plenty of places to eat, which of course will be crowded at peak times during peak season. You're not going to starve there and a lot of the smaller shops (best in Monterosso) without the big views have very tasty food. Plus what you miss overall is that you can use the Cinqueterre as a lovely base for the Eastern Ligurian coast because of the frequent train service, AND you don't have to stay in the 5 towns to enjoy them; you can stay in a larger town and just visit. I've been going there for 44 years, and frankly would love it if your advice thinned out the crowds, but some reality is in order here, folks.
Thanks so much for your valuable input Bart! I agree our experience is limited but we did want to put it out there. The problem is that it’s very hard to find all encompassing advice, whether it be from social media or guidebooks. We’ll pin your comment so others can gain from your experienced input! Thanks so much!!
I agree, and I really respect that the channel guys pinned your comment. That shows they want to help people. I have been looking at buying one of the ruined cottages in the Cinque Terre, so I appreciated both the video and this comment. I saw another side of the villages and the area when I was there - it seems to be highly dependent on when you go and where you stay.
How reliable is the train service in Cinque Terra? I have read reviews stating that the trains and even the stations are heavily overcrowded. Is that true?
@@chris-channel821 Train service can be delayed and during crush season and times it is crowded, but you can get on and get where you need to go regardless. Local trains allow you to get on and off without reservations, even if you stand for the few minute rides.
These are really great tips!! Cinque Terre is one of the best places we’ve ever been but we wish we had seen this before we went-it was hard to find info on Cinque Terre! Really great video 👍🏻
We stayed in Riomaggiore and loved it! Be prepared for lots of stairs. We were able to do 2 of the 4 trails (Monterosso to Vernazza and Vernazza to Corniglia) the Via dell'Amore has been closed and is hopefully reopening in 2024.
It will be during shoulder season so it is up to you! You might have weather that's a little iffy, but you'll also have less crowds which can be a win!
@@jimmyandbabstravels Thank you for your video! When was it in September, at the end of September, in the middle? I am also thinking to visit Cinque Terre this September, and don't want to get into very rainy day :)
Thanks for the feedback, everyone has different dialects and we try our best but don’t get it right every time. We will continue to improve 🙃 happy travels!
Loos like someone chose their vacation destination based on instagram stories and had never been in Italy before ! No where to eat in Italy ? 🇮🇹 of you think so please stay away from Italy for ever! There are 100 km if not more of trails ! And not just 4 hiking trails ! Problem is that every body goes on the same paid blue path
Rubbish and Whiney. I would not watch another of your videos. The Cinque Terra is an amazing place, and despite the devastating floods a decade ago, they have worked diligently to restore the hiking trails. And the best food of our lives was served in Monterosso. You are that generation that expects everything to be perfect for you. Take a breath and enjoy each day, especially when traveling. If it rains, enjoy the experience of the rain.
There are plenty of videos on how amazing Cinque Terre is, but we all know no place in the world is perfect. We just gave some honest critics based on our experience. Glad you had a great experience there. No need to bash us. Cheers!
oof.....these vloggers are just sharing another perspective of cinque. nothing is always rosey and perfect. sounds like u're the kind of person who prefers to live their lives in complete denial. good luck out there.
Melissa, I am Italian and speak 3 different languages. I can get over any pronoucing of anything becuase I am not petty and appriciate when someone tries.
@@jimmyandbabstravelsYou have nothing to appologize for. I am Italian and it doesn't bother me. Some people are Petty and can't appreciate life without complaining.
If making a video about a location learn how to say it. This is brutal listening to you both saying ChinqA Terra. At least show you know enough about a place that you learned how to pronounce it.
OK, all true, BUT, your experience is limited for such all encompassing advice. First, there are places to stay and walk in Monterosso that are flat or relatively so, though many smaller alleys and the trails are of course quite steep. And now even the train station has an elevator, so you can actually stay there on level ground. Second, yes when it rains it isn't the best place to be, because you're likely there for either the beach or the trails. But it's an easy train ride to many other towns and cities on the coast if you need an alternative, and the towns are quite charming and scenic aside from the obvious beach/trail tourism. Third, yes two of the main trails are currently closed and even in best weather some of the others can feel crowded. What you miss is that there are many secondary trails up, down and over the mountains in several directions that the tourists rarely visit, and they too are scenic. As to eating, there are plenty of places to eat, which of course will be crowded at peak times during peak season. You're not going to starve there and a lot of the smaller shops (best in Monterosso) without the big views have very tasty food. Plus what you miss overall is that you can use the Cinqueterre as a lovely base for the Eastern Ligurian coast because of the frequent train service, AND you don't have to stay in the 5 towns to enjoy them; you can stay in a larger town and just visit. I've been going there for 44 years, and frankly would love it if your advice thinned out the crowds, but some reality is in order here, folks.
Thanks so much for your valuable input Bart! I agree our experience is limited but we did want to put it out there. The problem is that it’s very hard to find all encompassing advice, whether it be from social media or guidebooks. We’ll pin your comment so others can gain from your experienced input! Thanks so much!!
I agree, and I really respect that the channel guys pinned your comment. That shows they want to help people. I have been looking at buying one of the ruined cottages in the Cinque Terre, so I appreciated both the video and this comment. I saw another side of the villages and the area when I was there - it seems to be highly dependent on when you go and where you stay.
How reliable is the train service in Cinque Terra? I have read reviews stating that the trains and even the stations are heavily overcrowded. Is that true?
@@chris-channel821 Train service can be delayed and during crush season and times it is crowded, but you can get on and get where you need to go regardless. Local trains allow you to get on and off without reservations, even if you stand for the few minute rides.
These are really great tips!! Cinque Terre is one of the best places we’ve ever been but we wish we had seen this before we went-it was hard to find info on Cinque Terre! Really great video 👍🏻
good to know，that filming of storm rain water running down hill，was amazing and shocking。thank you
where did you stay? did you like it? what trails did you do? what places to eat did you enjoy?
We stayed in Riomaggiore and loved it! Be prepared for lots of stairs. We were able to do 2 of the 4 trails (Monterosso to Vernazza and Vernazza to Corniglia) the Via dell'Amore has been closed and is hopefully reopening in 2024.
Thanks for the information 😊
visit Camogli, San Fruttoso and Porto Venere instead
I'm going in October 2-6, do you think this is a good time?
It will be during shoulder season so it is up to you! You might have weather that's a little iffy, but you'll also have less crowds which can be a win!
It's Cinque Terre not Cinca Terra.
Thanks! We understand, English isn’t our first language and we aren’t fluent in Italian. We will continue to work on it, happy travels
You blow cover 3 times
1 you question Italian food
2 you miss pronounce the area
3 you are American tourists
Probably not ideal but I bet American tourists are a big part of what’s keeping Cinque Terre going nowadays 🤷🏻♂️
Hi, what time of year did you visit?
Hey Ciara, we visited in September
@@jimmyandbabstravels thank you
@@jimmyandbabstravels Thank you for your video! When was it in September, at the end of September, in the middle? I am also thinking to visit Cinque Terre this September, and don't want to get into very rainy day :)
Is fine but is worth it hehe
Pasta Alfredo, garlic bread, spaghetti Bolognaise, cappuccino at any hours of the day, pepperoni pizza, cannot find it in Scinque Terri, am sorry 😂😂😂
Those aren’t even traditional Italian dishes 😐
@@jimmyandbabstravels no way! Well then perhaps you wanted to go to Scinque Terri instead of Cinque Terre?!? Try LA next round! 😂
please pronounce it correctly it's cinque "te-reh" not te-ruh... :(
Thanks for the feedback, everyone has different dialects and we try our best but don’t get it right every time. We will continue to improve 🙃 happy travels!
Loos like someone chose their vacation destination based on instagram stories and had never been in Italy before ! No where to eat in Italy ? 🇮🇹 of you think so please stay away from Italy for ever! There are 100 km if not more of trails ! And not just 4 hiking trails ! Problem is that every body goes on the same paid blue path
Thanks for your comments, we disagree but appreciate you watching 🙃
Rubbish and Whiney. I would not watch another of your videos. The Cinque Terra is an amazing place, and despite the devastating floods a decade ago, they have worked diligently to restore the hiking trails. And the best food of our lives was served in Monterosso.
You are that generation that expects everything to be perfect for you. Take a breath and enjoy each day, especially when traveling. If it rains, enjoy the experience of the rain.
There are plenty of videos on how amazing Cinque Terre is, but we all know no place in the world is perfect. We just gave some honest critics based on our experience. Glad you had a great experience there. No need to bash us. Cheers!
ok karen XD
oof.....these vloggers are just sharing another perspective of cinque. nothing is always rosey and perfect. sounds like u're the kind of person who prefers to live their lives in complete denial. good luck out there.
I can not get over the mispronunciation of Cinque Terre....
We sincerely apologize to all Italians everywhere for our mispronunciation 🙏🙏. Thanks for putting up with us.
Melissa, I am Italian and speak 3 different languages. I can get over any pronoucing of anything becuase I am not petty and appriciate when someone tries.
@@jimmyandbabstravelsYou have nothing to appologize for. I am Italian and it doesn't bother me. Some people are Petty and can't appreciate life without complaining.
@@jimmyandbabstravelsno need to apologise. Italians english is so bullshit and misleading do the apologies no? So no need
Still crying??😂
Gee what a bunch of whingers!
"cinco terrah" good gracious. You lose pretty much all credibility when you pronounce it that way, American.
How could you tell we’re American??
If making a video about a location learn how to say it. This is brutal listening to you both saying ChinqA Terra. At least show you know enough about a place that you learned how to pronounce it.
Thanks Kim, as mentioned English isn’t our first language and half the time we did say it right. Will continue to be better, happy travels!