Vernazza is one of the Cinque Terre villages absolutely worth visiting. It is a small town where everything can be reached in a few steps, in a small space it is a cluster of pastel-coloured houses, small streets called alleys, monuments, churches, small shops and shops.
Below we have collected the main attractions and advice on things to do in Vernazza.
The Guglielmo Marconi square
It is the main square of Vernazza, located in front of the marina and characterized by its colorful Ligurian-style houses. The square is perfect for having an aperitif or dinner in one of the fish restaurants. Visit Restaurants in Vernazza.
Via Roma
The main street of Vernazza crosses the town from the train station to the marina with bars, pizzerias, ice cream parlors, wineries and souvenir shops.
The Doria Castle
The Doria castle is a medieval fortress from the 13th century, located near the town's small port.
Its cylindrical tower offers visitors a wonderful 360-degree view of Vernazza with a panorama of the sea and the other villages of the Cinque Terre. Inside the castle houses a museum.
The beaches of Vernazza
Vernazza has two beaches, a sandy one in the marina, enclosed by the dam where boats for the Cinque Terre dock and another that can be reached via the town's main road. Visit our page dedicated to Beaches of the Cinque Terre.
The two paths from Vernazza to Corniglia and from Vernazza to Monterosso
For trekking lovers, the path from Vernazza to Corniglia is full of views of the sea. After the first slightly more demanding uphill stretch, halfway there is a small refreshment bar and a view that repays the effort made. Continuing, in the final part, you can admire a beautiful view of Corniglia.
The path from Vernazza to Monterosso is also recommended, in the initial stretch you can admire a stupendous view of Vernazza and its characteristic marina. This is followed by up and down stretches with flat stretches, finally a descent with a long staircase towards Monterosso through olive groves and crops.
A detailed list of trails can be found on the Cinque Terre Trails page.
The church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia
The church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, built on an old Romanesque building, is in Ligurian Gothic style and is located adjacent to the small port of Vernazza. Small with spartan interiors, in an original location, it is definitely worth a visit.
