Corniglia is, in our opinion, the most underrated town in Cinque Terre. Because the train does not take you directly there, Corniglia has all of the charm with a fraction of the crowds. Don’t let the 10-minute walk scare you off; it’s only 1 kilometre, and the views are a remarkable distraction. A bus runs from the train station to Corniglia from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM if you need help with luggage.

At the top of the steps, you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the rugged Italian coastline. The streets are dead before 10 AM and after 4 PM, which we loved!