Photo: Waterfront Cafes Liguria

The colourful umbrellas of the waterfront cafes in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre region of Liguria, Italy, in Europe.

The colourful umbrellas provide shade for the patrons of the waterfront cafes, backdropped by the equally colourful buildings of the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre region of Liguria in Italy.Meals always seems to taste better when eaten outside and to be in such a charming village as Vernazza , with the view of the 14th century church and the natural harbour just adds to the pleasure. The waterfront cafes have varied menus, but one should include pesto with your choice.The Cinque Terre region of the Italian Riviera is the home of pesto - locally grown basil, olive oil, garlic, nuts and Parmigan cheese are mixed together to be enjoyed with any kind of pasta.Whether one is just enjoying a cup of coffee and biscotti or a romantic dinner, the waterfront cafes of Vernazza, Italy are places to relax and relish the ambience.Cafes along the waterfront of Vernazza, Liguria, Ligure, Riviera di Levante, Italy, Europe.