Vernazza
Member of I Borghi più belli d'Italia
The only natural harbour of the Cinque Terre made Vernazza a naval base, first for the Obertenghi and then for Genoa, which built a fortified port for its galleys. Tall tower-houses with carved doorways recall that prosperity, crowded along the covered Vernazzola stream between lanes and steep stairways. Cars stay outside; visitors arrive by train, by boat or on foot along the coastal path.
Highlights
- Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, with its octagonal bell tower by the harbour
- The Doria Castle, a 15th-century lookout against pirates
- The steep Stations of the Cross path to Nostra Signora di Reggio
- A small beach inside the sheltered harbour off Piazza Marconi
- Terraced vineyards held up by dry-stone walls
Text adapted from Wikipedia (Vernazza (IT), Vernazza (EN)), Wikivoyage (Vernazza (IT), Vernazza (EN)). Available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Population: 729
Things to see
Events through the year
- Patronal feast of Saint Margaret of AntiochStalls along the main street and fireworks at night
- Sagra di Nostra Signora delle GrazieSanctuary feast at San Bernardino, in the municipality
Dates follow the traditional patterns in our sources: check locally before you travel.
Adapted from Wikivoyage (Vernazza). Available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Local food & wine
- Vernazza olive oilOlive oilFrom steep terraced groves, said to rank among the finest in Italy
- LemonsLocal produce
Adapted from Wikipedia (Vernazza (EN), Vernazza (IT)), Wikivoyage (Vernazza). Available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to sleep
43 places to stay within 3 km
- Hotels 23
- B&Bs and guest houses 17
- Hostels 2
- Campsites 1
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
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