CINQUE TERRE | Sunflower hiking guide

hiking guide

Discover Cinque Terre with the guide that’s been trusted by travellers for many years. The Sunflower Cinque Terre and Italian Riviera guide is more than a walking book – it’s your complete travel companion for strolling and hiking, helping you explore at your own pace.

Recognised as both a Cinque Terre National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this unique area is best discovered on foot. Fully updated after the authors’ latest trip, and with every walk rechecked, this guide helps you explore famous cliffside paths and hidden inland routes with confidence.

Ideal for anyone planning a Cinque Terre walking holiday, from the iconic coastal trails linking the five villages to quieter upland routes in the Apennine Mountains, this guide helps you see more of the region with less effort.

Why choose Sunflower Cinque Terre:

• 65 long and short walks for all abilities - From gentle coastal strolls to more demanding upland hikes, all clearly graded. Including nine new routes, expanding beyond the five villages into the surrounding coastline and uplands
• Fully checked for every edition - The author has personally rewalked over 50 routes to account for frequent landslides and changing trail conditions
• A walking-focused guide - No car tours included, reflecting the region’s limited road access and focus on foot travel
• Easy-to-use maps - Large-scale topographical maps with clearly marked waypoints plus a pull-out map for convenience
• Turn every outing into a great day out - Handpicked viewpoints, rest spots and ideas to help you enjoy the scenery. Walks are arranged logically to make planning easier, especially for those travelling along the coast by train
• Ideal for flexible travel - Designed around train and ferry access, perfect for exploring without a car

Walking areas covered:

• Cinque Terre Proper - Iconic paths linking Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, including the famous Via dell'Amore
• La Spezia Bay - The “Bay of Poets”, from Portovenere to Bocca di Magra
• The “Little Cinque Terre” - Scenic coastal walking between Moneglia and Levanto
• Tigullio Gulf - Lively towns such as Sestri Levante, Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure, plus inland ridges and upland trails
• Portofino Peninsula - Including the famous Portofino and its surrounding nature reserve
• Genoa - Coastal and upland walks around Genoa, the regional capital

Unlike purely technical hiking guides, Sunflower Guides are designed for enjoyment, reliability, flexibility and discovery. Whether you want a short coastal walk, a full day’s hike or a journey through Italy’s most iconic landscapes, everything is crafted to help you make the most of your time in Cinque Terre and the Italian Riviera.