Located in Northern Italy, Cinque Terre is made up of five villages. Cinque Terre, which stands for the five lands, is a string of old fishing villages that date back to the middle ages nestled into the cliffs along the coastline of the Italian Riviera in the region known as Liguria.

The villages were linked by mule tracks and could only be reached by sea or rail in years past. In many regards, that is unchanged. You will find virtually no cars in the towns. Where cars would park, you will find dozens of colorful wooden fishing boats lining the streets. There are no large museums or grand boulevards. It is sun, sea, wine, and nature at its best.