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Corniglia seaside village Italy

December 9, 2014 by David Herd

The fabulous Italian coast

Corniglia seaside village Italy

Corniglia seaside village Italy

Corniglia seaside village Italy is the third village between Vernazza and Manarola. Many people walk between the villages, lazy people like me catch the train. 🙂

Unlike the other localities of the Cinque Terre, Corniglia is not directly adjacent to the sea. Instead, it is on the top of a promontory about 100 metres high, surrounded on three sides by vineyards and terraces and the fourth side descends steeply to the sea. To reach Corniglia, it is necessary to climb the Lardarina, a long brick flight of steps composed of 33 flights with 382 steps or, otherwise follow a vehicular road that, from the station, leads to the village. Sometimes a small bus runs up and down here.

Lunch in a peaceful courtyard

Corniglia seaside village Italy

The village stretches along the main road, Fieschi Road, and the houses have one side facing this road and the other facing the sea. Corniglia is characterised by narrow roads and a terrace obtained in the rock from which all other four Cinque Terre’s villages, two on one side and two on the other, can be seen. The town planning structure presents also original characteristics compared to those of the other villages: the houses are lower set, and only more recently higher, similar to those of the villages of the hinterland.

Corniglia Cinque Terre Italy

Corniglia seaside village Italy

Documents dating from 1276-77 mention the existence of a castle. However, remains of the castle have yet to be discovered and the location of the castle grounds is unknown.

Wonderful old buildings in Corniglia.

Corniglia seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

The only ruins in Corniglia belong to Genoese fortifications, a stronghold on a cliff plunging into the sea, which dates back to approximately 1556.

Waiting for the puppet show

Corniglia seaside village Italy

All the children getting ready for the show.

Puppet show in Corniglia

Corniglia seaside village Italy

I have not seen a puppet show since I was a child.

Corniglia station with Manarola in the distance

Corniglia seaside village Italy

Village clinging to the side of the hill.

Looking at Manarola from Corniglia

Corniglia seaside village Italy

      Manarola in the distance.
 
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Corniglia seaside village Italy

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Monterosso seaside village Italy

December 8, 2014 by David Herd

Unique coastal resort

Monterosso seaside village Italy

Monterosso seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

Monterosso seaside village Italy is the first village of the Cinque Terre, or five lands as they say in English, the next one along the coast is Vernazza. The town is divided into two distinct parts: the old town and the new town. The two areas are divided by a single tunnel that caters to pedestrians and the very few cars in the town.

Monterosso

Monterosso seaside village Italy
The beach at Monterosso runs along most of the coast line and is well used by tourists and locals. The beach is the only extensive sand beach in the Cinque Terre. Monterosso is a small town that in the summer months is overrun by tourists.

Pebbles on the beach

Monterosso seaside village Italy

 

The village was briefly excluded from the Cinque Terre trail in 1948, but was re-introduced in mid-1949. This is because Italian officials considered the village too large to be considered part of the historic trail.

Sunbaking on the rocks

Monterosso seaside village Italy

This really does not look comfortable to me. 🙂

A lone musician at Monterosso

Monterosso seaside village Italy

The two areas of Monterosso are divided by a single tunnel that caters to pedestrians, here a busker sits in the dark and plays.

 Fabulous Monterosso at Cinque Terre

Monterosso seaside village Italy

During World War II, many young men from the Cinque Terre fought for the resistance against the fascist regime of Benito Mussolini, and the subsequent Nazi German occupation of Italy.

Other side of the tunnel

Monterosso seaside village Italy

Take a ferry to Portofino you won’t regret it.

The old town

Monterosso seaside village Italy

Out of all the Cinque Terre villages this is the only one with a substantial beach.

Monterosso seaside village Italy

Monterosso seaside village Italy

An interesting rock formation.

Cold beer and pasta for lunch.

Monterosso seaside village Italy

Lunch in Monterossa is a very pleasant experience.

Great pasta in Monterosso

Monterosso seaside village Italy

Seafood pasta for lunch was delicious.


Monterosso Cinque Terre railway station

Monterosso seaside village Italy

In 1870, the Italian government built a railroad line into the city, which opened it up to the outside world. It is the main way in which people enter the city.

No sand at Monterosso

Monterosso seaside village Italy

Tanned & gorgeous, shame about those rocks.

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Vernazza seaside village Italy

December 7, 2014 by David Herd

The very best of Italy

Vernazza seaside village Italy

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

Vernazza seaside village Italy is the second village after  Monterosso and before Corniglia. We chose to stay here because we could park the car close to the village. First records recognizing Vernazza as a fortified town date back to the year 1080. Referred to as an active maritime base of the Obertenghi, a family of Italian nobility, it was a likely point of departure for naval forces in defense of pirates.

Great food at Vernazza

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

In the 1800s, after a long period of stagnation, Vernazza returned to wine production, enlarging and creating new terraced hillsides. The result was a revitalization of Vernazza’s commerce. Also at this time, the construction of the Genova–La Spezia rail line began, putting an end to Vernazza’s long isolation. The population of Vernazza increased by 60% as a result. Meanwhile, the construction of La Spezia’s naval base also proved important to Vernazza in providing employment for many members of the community.

Vernazza seaside village Italy

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

On 25 October 2011, Vernazza was struck by torrential rains, massive flooding, and mudslides that left the town buried in over 4 metres of mud and debris, causing over 100 million euro worth of damage. The town was evacuated and remained in a continued state of emergency

Such a peaceful setting

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

With the arrival of the 20th century, Vernazza experienced a wave of emigration as working the land was viewed as dangerous and the culprit of disease, and the ability to further exploit agriculture diminished.

Sandstone buildings

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

In 1997, the Cinque Terre was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and in 1999 the National Park of the Cinque Terre was born. Today the main source of revenue for Vernazza is tourism. However, as a testimony to the strength of centuries-old tradition, fishing, wine and olive oil production still continue to take place.

Narrow Vernazza lanes

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

Great atmosphere at night wandering through the narrow streets.

Busy Vernazza restaurant

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

This delightful restaurant was right next to my apartment.

Drinks with Jodie O’Neil and Deborah Holliday

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

The girls & I travelled to Vernazza Cinque Terre from Breil Sur Roya just north of Monaco where we have been staying in a friends apartment.

Lots of gossip in Vernazza

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

There could be some morning gossip happening here.

Vernazza seaside village Italy

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

The steep hills behind Vernazza seaside village Italy.

Dining at sunset

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

I enjoyed dinner way up in that restaurant.

Jodie and Deborah at Vernazza

Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

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Vernazza seaside village Cinque Terre Italy

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Camogli Italian tourist resort

November 17, 2013 by David Herd

A wonderful village by the sea.

Camogli Italian tourist resort

Camogli Italian tourist resort

Camogli Italian tourist resort located on the west side of the peninsula of Portofino, on the Golfo Paradiso at the Riviera di Levante, in the province of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. Wikipedia

Part of the Italian Riviera.

Camogli Italian tourist resort

Camogli was in the late Middle Ages a considerable seaport. In its heyday, the fleet consisted of hundreds of Camogli’s Tall Ships. It was called the “city of a thousand white sails.” 1798, the city has a large contingent of Napoleon’s fleet, which was beaten in Egyptian waters of the Nile by Admiral Nelson. This prestigious naval college founded in 1874, Cristoforo Colombo is the nautical tradition as well as a retirement home for masters.

In 1880 the city had (in a population of 12,000) 500 patented ship captains. The former fishing village, which now lives mainly from tourism, is known for its colourful houses that line behind the beach. The colours once helped the fishermen to find their way back to port.

 Seaside restaurant

Camogli Italian tourist resort

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Camogli Italian tourist resort rocky beach

Camogli Italian tourist resort

This town has a lot of appeal

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Camogli Italian tourist resort

Camogli Italian tourist resort

I really thought this place was a hidden gem, lots of restaurants overlooking the sea, and hundreds of hotels to choose from. You can actually walk to Portofino which is just south of Camogli, or if you are lazy like I am take the ferry.

Where is the sand?

Camogli Italian tourist resort

Of course the sand does not exist along this fabulous Italian coast.

Wonderful seafood

Camogli Italian tourist resort

Washed down with a chilled vino of course. 🙂

My travelling buddies

Camogli Italian tourist resort

I’m a guy who usually travels alone however Deborah Holliday & Jodie ONeill from the Gold Coast certainly added a new dimension for me. Both extremely nice people.

David Herd enjoying life as usual

Camogli Italian tourist resort

A perfect holiday spot except for the rocks on the beach. 🙂

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Cascais Portuguese fishing village

October 27, 2013 by David Herd

Portuguese fishing village

Cascais Portuguese fishing village

Portuguese  fishing village Cascais is a coastal town in Cascais Municipality in Portugal, 30 kilometres (19 miles) west of Lisbon, with about 35,000 residents. It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal’s royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Nowadays, it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists.

Hotel at Cascais.

Cascais Portuguese fishing village

The town is small enough to explore entirely by foot, up the hill beyond the town centre there are numerous narrow cobbled streets to explore with interesting architecture, plants and animals to see.

Portuguese fishing village

 Cascais Portuguese Atlantic fishing village

I am really not sure what this building is, if I find out I’ll let you know. 😳

The  Citadel

Cascais Portuguese Atlantic fishing village

The Citadel is actually a prolongation of the Nossa Senhora da Luz Fortress and is the only part that can actually be visited today. It housed the Soldiers’ Hospital, considered the most well equipped and competent infirmary in the whole Portuguese military history.

Portuguese  fishing village

Portuguese fishing village

Kate afternoon walk along the seaside.

Guincho Beach

Portuguese Atlantic fishing village

Praia do Guincho is a popular Atlantic beach located on Portugal’s Estoril coast, 5 km from the town of Cascais, and  in the District of Lisbon. Wikipedia

Boca do Inferno

Portuguese fishing village

Boca do Inferno (Portuguese for Hell’s Mouth) is a chasm located in the seaside cliffs close to Cascais Portuguese fishing village, in the District of Lisbon. The seawater has access to the deep bottom of the chasm and vigorously strikes its rocky walls, making it a popular tourist attraction.

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Portuguese Atlantic fishing village

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