Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast are two of the most beautiful places to visit in Italy. You have done exceptionally well if you’ve narrowed your choices to these destinations. The Cinque Terre towns are famously pastel-colored mini-destinations that spill over rocky outcroppings to small harbors. You can explore Cinque Terre as a day tour by boat, sailing up the entire section of the coast, or you can base yourself for a few days in your town of choice. The Amalfi Coast can also be tackled as a day tour but is slightly better suited to longer stays – with plenty of luxury resorts and accommodation options.
We have visited both and despite both being beautiful destinations in their own right, there are some critical differences between the Cinque Terre and the Amalfi coasts. This guide, which is based on our visits to the region, will tell you all you need to know before making that all-important final decision.
Why Visit Cinque Terre vs Amalfi Coast
If you don’t have time to read this whole article, we wanted to give you a quick overview of why you should choose Cinque Terre or the Amalfi Coast. In an ideal world, you’d learn all the tips, tricks, and essential information, but this section is for those in a rush.
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is an easy place to visit, but it requires a bit more effort. Set in northern Italy, it is a feasible weekend detour from Pisa or Milan. You can take a boat tour along the Cinque Terre towns (which are much easier to access via water), catch the train, or drive around Cinque Terre.
Although, be warned, expect landslide warnings and hairpin turns. These towns are located at the base of steep cliffs, dramatically sitting on jagged rocks and spreading higgledy-piggledy on angles around their harbors. We don’t really recommend driving around Cinque Terre. There is next to no parking, the streets are narrow and it can be a hair-raising experience. You are better off taking the train or boat. If you must drive you can park at the entrance of the villages but will have to walk from there. There are some brilliant hiking opportunities, delicious seafood, and the aesthetic of pastel-colored houses in dramatic, rugged settings.
Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is much easier to visit, with highly accessible towns dotted along its coastline. You can also arrange to visit by ferry. The Amalfi Coast is located in southern Italy, a reasonable 1.5-hour drive from Naples and an easy day-tripping distance of Mount…
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