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Vernazza, Italy

Vernazza is a town and comune located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northwestern Italy. It is one of the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre region.

Type City

Why go

  • Comune in Liguria, Italy.
  • Served by AliVara Airfield.

History

Vernazza is a town and comune located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northwestern Italy. It is one of the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre region. Vernazza is the fourth town heading north, has no car traffic, and remains one of the truest "fishing villages" on the Italian Riviera. It is the only natural port of Cinque Terre and is famous for its elegant houses.

Where to stay

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Via Roma, 100, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy · alcarugio.it
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Via Fegina, 4, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy · hotelpasquale.it
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Via Roma, 72, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy · hotelmonterosso.it
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Via alla Marina, 16, 19018 Corniglia SP, Italy · puntozerocorniglia.it
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Via San Giovanni Battista, 29, 19018 Vernazza SP, Italy · lamala.it
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Via IV Novembre, 72, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy · villinowanda.it
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Via Molinelli, 35, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy · hotelpuntamesco.it
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Via Corone, 1, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy · portoroca.it
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via serra, 58, 19018 Corniglia SP, Italy · cecio5terre.com
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Via Belvedere, 196, 19010 Manarola SP, Italy · arpaiu.com
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Localita' Puin, 1067, 19020 Pignone SP, Italy · greenquiet.net
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Via Solferino, 5, 19018 Corniglia SP, Italy
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Via Fegina, 88, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy · baiahotel.it
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Via Domenico Grillo, 4, 19015 Levanto SP, Italy · affittacamerelevanto.com
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Via Gavino, 4, 19018 Vernazza SP, Italy · ilsorrisodivernazza.com
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Via Brigate Partigiane, 7, 19018 Vernazza SP, Italy
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Via Foce, 2, 19018 Vernazza SP, Italy
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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Sandwich, Italian, Cafe · Aperto tutti i giorni da Marzo a Novembre ; nei mesi invernali aperto il sabato e la domenica Opening hours: Jan-Dec:… · facebook.com
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Belongs to Trattoria La Scogliera
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:45, 19:00-23:00 · 286 Via del Prione, 19121 · sushigolfo.it
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Italian, Local, Mediterranean, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:30 · 10 Via Malborghetto, Riomaggiore, 19017 · lalamparariomaggiore.com
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Ramen, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 270 Via del Prione, La Spezia · narutoramen.it
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00 · 43 Piazza Sant'Agostino, 16121 · orangecafelaspezia.com
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Piadina, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-15:30,18:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 11:30-15:00,18:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air…
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Pizza, Italian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 18:30-23:30 · 10 Via San Michele, La Spezia, 19123 · laspartana.it
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access
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Chinese, Noodles, Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-22:30; Mo 19:00-23:00 · 21 Corso Cavour, 19121
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 18:00-00:00; Su 18:00-24:00 · 35 Via Carpenino, La Spezia, 19121 · linktr.ee
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Seafood, Fish, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00 · 115 Via Fieschi
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Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza restaurant · 57 Via Rebocco, La Spezia, 19123 · pizzeriacapolinea.com
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Fish, Fast Food · Fish fast food · 414 Via Monfalcone, La Spezia, 19121 · m.facebook.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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Crepe, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-22:00 Features: air conditioning · 74 Via Fieschi, 19018
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Chicken, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00
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Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 123 Via Fieschi
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-00:00
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning
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Cake, Pasta, Italian, Fast Food · Cake/Pasta fast food · 58 Via Roma · aziendaagricolatargaagnese.it
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Vino, Cantina Vitivinicola, Restaurant · Vino/Cantina Vitivinicola restaurant · Reggimonti
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 47 Via Roma, 19018
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Poke, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options
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Asian, Sushi, Fast Food · Features: vegan options
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Pasta, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 136 Via Antonio Discovolo, Manarola, 19020
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Focaccia, Fast Food · Focaccia fast food
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Sandwich, Salad, Fast Food · Sandwich/Salad fast food
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Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
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Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food · 47 Via Fratelli Rosselli, La Spezia, 19121
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Focacceria, Fast Food · Focacceria fast food
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Cucina Di Terra E Mare, Restaurant · Cucina Di Terra E Mare restaurant
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Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 274 Via Del Prione, La Spezia, 19121
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su · zitalevanto.com
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-21:40 Features: outdoor seating · 19017 · nessundormacinqueterre.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-20:00; Su 07:00-13:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 315 Via del Prione, La…
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:30-23:00 Features: step-free access · 18 Via della Concia · lapicea.it
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:15-14:30,19:30-24:00 · 3 Via Lorenzo Costa, La Spezia · osteriainferno.it
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 46 Via San Giacomo
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Italian Pizza, Regional, Mediterranean, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Regional restaurant · 1 Viale Alpi, La Spezia, 19122
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Fish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Airports

Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport 25 km to the centre
Sarzana (SP), 42, IT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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AliVara Airfield 11 km to the centre
Borghetto di Vara (SP), 42, IT
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Beverino Airfield 12 km to the centre
Beverino (SP), 42, IT
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Getting there by ferry

Riomaggiore
Ferry terminal · 6 km from the centre
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Terminal Traghetti di La Spezia
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre · Consorzio Marittimo Turistico Cinque Terre - Golfo dei Poeti
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Terminal Crociere di La Spezia
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Lord Byron
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre · CinqueTerreFerries
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Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
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Portovenere-Palmaria
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
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Portovenere - Cinque Terre
Ferry route · Consorzio Marittimo Turistico Cinque Terre Golfo dei Poeti
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Levanto - Cinque Terre
Ferry route · Consorzio Marittimo Turistico Cinque Terre Golfo dei Poeti
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La Spezia - Portovenere
Ferry route · Consorzio Marittimo Turistico Cinque Terre Golfo dei Poeti
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La Spezia - Palmaria Pozzale
Ferry route · Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is AliVara Airfield; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Riomaggiore, 6 km); routes include Portovenere - Cinque Terre, Levanto - Cinque Terre, La Spezia - Portovenere.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vernazza, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

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Tours & experiences