For centuries, renegade pirates roamed and raided the steep cliffs and colorful walls of the villages that make up Cinque Terre, Italy – arguably some of the most picturesque coastline in all of the Mediterranean.
Today, tourists from all over the world continue that same tradition every summer, swarming the five small towns that connect to each other by train and hiking trails.
Fortunately, a lot has changed in 500 years. Now the locals welcome you with open arms instead of guns and arrows. And look forward to sharing with you the treasures of their land, their wine, their olive oil and world-famous Pesto, that continue to make this a must-see, must-do destination on your next trip to Europe.