After hiking to Vernazza, we stroll around the village, wandering through the narrow streets on both sides of the main square, receiving the reward of occasional glimpses across the rooftops of the city and into the sea.
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Friday, December 8, 2023
Wandering Around Vernazza
Streets of Vernazza
Views of the sea
Views across the roofs
Looking back at Vernazza
Vernazza away from the sea
Map of Vernazza
Market day in Vernazza
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Hiking to Vernazza, Cinque Terre
Our first village-to-village hike in Cinque Terre heads over to Vernazza, the next town south along the Mediterranean from Monterosso. We start on a path around the hill at the edge of the village, then proceed up up to the National Park trail booth, where we pay for a day's hiking on the trails (many of our hikes are over trails with no charge, but the popular lower trails between some of the villages require a payment to the National Park).
Around the hill, looking back at Monterosso
Proceed up and along the trail
Monterosso in the distance
The trail continues
Fabulous view of the sea
Magically, we turn the corner and Vernazza appears
Friday, December 1, 2023
Wandering Around Monterosso al Mare
We stroll around Monterosso, admiring the views and a few of the churches, first popping into a small and delightful church that we spot because it is next to one of our favorite focaccia shops.
Small chapel
Closer to our hotel, we find another beautiful church, Oratorio di Santa Croce o dei Bianchi, built in 1198 on the ruins of a 5th century church and, actually, the church from which the previous night's procession originated.
Oratorio di Santa Croce o dei Bianchi
Continuing our stroll through town, we pass a few reminders that it is now time to pick the grapes (we'll see a lot more of this when we hike through the vinegards over the next few days).
To be filled with grapes
We walk up a bit to the Buranco agriturismo, making wine only 200 meters (650 feet) from the beach, we wander in, and admire the beautiful grounds.
Streets of Monterosso
Panini
Small storm passing through
We have spent another great day with a little hiking, a little exploring, a little dining, and a lot of relaxation!
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