Photo: Historic Vernazza In The Cinque Terre Italy

Vernazza is a small historic village located in the Cinque Terre along the coastline of the Riviera di Levante in Italy.

The unique seaside village of Vernazza is one of five towns in the Cinque Terre in Italy, Europe. At the historic Doria Castle in the Cinque Terre, Italy you get a fantastic view of the village of Vernazza that clings to unbelievably steep cliffs.Vernazza is home to colorful historic houses and a picturesque harbour that is nestled under the shadows of the Doria Castle and a seaside church. The harbour of Vernazza is the only proper harbour in the Cinque Terre where you will find a kids' beach, sunning rocks, outdoor restaurants, and a bar that hangs on the edge of the castle. Fishing is terrific in the waters off the shores of the historic village of Vernazza, Italy and the boats are as colorful as the town.The five villages of the Cinque Terre, Italy are part of a national park where you can enjoy hiking trails that go between each of the villages. There is no transportation except for the historic milk-run trains and hiking through Vernazza you will find some of the most outstanding scenery of the Cinque Terre. ... continue below the picture...

... When standing at the castle of Vernazza, the other villages of the Cinque Terre peek from jags along the rugged coastline of Italy and each place has its own character traits and sense of tranquility.Vernazza seen from Castello Doria, Doria Castle, Liguria, Riviera di Levante, Italy, Europe.