Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice on must-see and must-do sights and attractions for visitors for visitors to Cinque Terre (Five Villages) in Italy.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes , Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio .

Cinque Terre is a beautiful and unusual part of the world. It is a series of five villages clinging to hills along the coast. They are Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. They used to very remote but today they are accessible by train and walking. Good beaches, food and gelato surrounded by beautiful coastline and steep hills.This show covers among other topics:

• Observations
• History
• General tips for visitors
• Best time to go
• Getting there and getting around
• Must-do things to see and do including:
  • La Spezia
  • Porto Venere
  • Manarola
  • Vernazza
  • Monterosso
  • Riomaggiore

This episode is supported by "DK Eyewitness Travel: Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean"