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	Cinque Terre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Cinque Terre are five coastal villages in the province of La Spezia in the Liguria region of Italy.
		The mountainsides of the Cinque Terre are heavily terraced and are used to cultivate grapes and olives.
		Cinque Terre (Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore) and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cinque_Terre (556 words)

	Cinque Terre travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Cinque Terre [1], which means Five Lands, is a hidden gem of Italy and a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site.
		The cuisine of the Cinque Terre almost perfectly conserves the characteristics of yesteryear; the respect for the flavours and fragrances of the primary ingredients.
		Another important dish on the tables of the Cinque Terre population was the 'cotoletta di acciuga', anchovies stuffed with a breadcrumb based filling and then fried.
	wikitravel.org /en/Cinque_Terre (1052 words)

	Weddings in Cinque Terre
		Cinque Terre, the Five Lands, is one of the most beautiful and pristine pieces of coastline left on earth.
		The Cinque Terre is comprised of five small villages, each tucked into the side of a cliff overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean Ocean.
		Cinque Terre is a vertical world, with houses, churches, villas, monasteries, hotels and restaurants clinging as if by magic to the steep hillsides along five of the most spectacular and romantic miles of coastline you will find anywhere.
	www.italian-weddings.com /wedding_locations/cinque_terre.html (659 words)

	The Cinque Terre
		Cinque Terre represent one of the best preserved natural and semi-natural areas of the Mediterranean; this is mainly due to historical and geomorphologic reasons which have forbidden excessive housing development and the creation of major roadways (...).
		The Cinque Terre National Park is actively involved in recuperating and maintaining abandoned terraces.
		In 1997 the waters of the Cinque Terre were made a Marine Protected Area to safeguard the diverse range of animals and vegetation that are present, including several rare types of coral.
	homepage.sunrise.ch /homepage/avong/cinque_terre (950 words)

	VRMAG - CINQUE TERRE, ITALIAN RIVIERA
		Cinque Terre is on the World Heritage List and on the WMF’s (World Monuments Fund) list of 100 Most Endangered Sites of the World.
		The many fortresses and gothic churches in the area, the centenary walls and slate paths, are all testament to Cinque Terre’s ancient history.
		The terraced wine cultivations that rise beyond the Cinque Terre, result from the efforts of early thirteenth century farmers.
	vrm.vrway.com /issue13/CINQUE_TERRE_ITALIAN_RIVIERA.html (539 words)

	What is Cinque Terre, Italy?
		Cinque Terre is located in the Liguria region of Northern Italy on the Mediterranean coastline in between Portofino and La Spezia.
		The Cinque Terre is very hilly and the hills are steep.
		Cars are very scarce in the Cinque Terre, as the villages are not easily accessible by road.
	www.parcocinqueterre.com (281 words)

	Slow Travel Italy - Cinque Terre in Liguria
		The Cinque Terre (pronounced CHEEN-kweh TEHR-reh) is the name given to five small villages along the eastern Ligurian coast.
		In spite of all this, the Cinque Terre is one of the nicest places we have ever been.
		The Cinque Terre is off the A12 Autostrada that runs north and south along the coast from Genoa to Livorno.
	www.slowtrav.com /italy/liguria/cinqueterre.htm (1800 words)

	Cinque Terre, Italy Tourist & Hotel Guide \| Italy Heaven
		'Cinque Terre' means 'five lands', and Italy's famous Cinque Terre are five perilously-perched villages strung along a short stretch of cliffs in Liguria, at the top left of Italy's boot.
		The Cinque Terre Card is valid for 1,3 or 7 days, and entitles you to walk on the paths and use local transport (trains and buses) at no extra cost.
		The Cinque Terre are (north to south): Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
	www.italyheaven.co.uk /liguria/cinqueterre.html (1215 words)

	Private tours in Cinque Terre, Italy
		Another delightful itinerary is the one that goes through the Cinque Terre where, the sea, the hills, the vineyards, the old fishing villages, and the Genovese style churches add together to result in enthralling scenery.
		Portovenere and the 'Cinque Terre' (the Five Lands) are located on the Poet's Gulf, so named for its many famous bards, from Dante to Bryon.
		The 'Cinque Terre' are five small ancient fortified villages inaccessible until some decades ago when a road was built.
	www.prestigerent.com /CINQUE_TERRE.htm (356 words)

	Rustico: Cinque Terre
		The Cinque Terre were largely unknown to tourists until recently, accessible only by foot or by boat until trains connected them to other towns in Liguria and roads were built linking them to La Spezia.
		To explore the Cinque Terre and Liguria with me on an unforgettable food and wine journey, read all about my upcoming culinary tour of this splendid region.
		Despite the Cinque Terre's perilously steep terrain, locals produce some fine olive oil and wine; walking from town to town, you will see olive groves and vineyards terraced on hillsides, close enough to touch from the narrow footpaths.
	www.rusticocooking.com /cinqueterre.htm (1302 words)

	Cinque Terre Hiking at NotAMall
		Some places in the world, and Cinque Terre Italy in particular, are just plain too popular with tourists.
		Cinque Terre Italy is a small region along the northwestern Italian coast just below Porto Fino.
		We visited Cinque Terre in early September and found the quantity of tourists to be manageable though a few of the locals seemed a bit burned out from the summer traffic (put yourself in their place...
	www.notamall.com /Entry/cinque_terre_hiking.html (450 words)

	Cinque Terre - sightseeing in Italy - Luni Holidays - Apartments and Villas to Rent in Italy.
		At their back ancient terraced vineyards still produce the fine Cinque Terre wines whilst their feet are lapped by the blue waters of the Riviera di Levante.
		Inland of the Cinque Terre heavily wooded hills topped by medieval villages rise to the high peaks of the Apennines.
		The Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre produces a series of pamphlets - one for each path, which are available free of charge from tourist offices and railway stations.
	www.luniholidays.co.uk /sight-cinqueterre.asp (792 words)

	Travel Italy...The Cinque Terre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Perhaps the most famous destination along the Riviera di Levante is the stretch of coastline called The Cinque Terre, or "Five Lands".
		The westernmost village of the Cinque Terre is Monterosso Al Mare.
		To get to the Cinque Terre, fly into either Genoa or Pisa and take the train from there, as the villages are far more accessible by rail and coastal paths than by the winding roads which are deliberately unimproved.
	www.italy-notebook.com /cinqueterre.html (571 words)

	Cinque Terre, Santa Margherita, Porto Fino: Italy's Riviera
		The warmth of the people is a highlight of any trip to Italy, and the beauty of the Cinque Terre region brings out the friendliness of those who live and visit here.
		Cinque Terre means "five lands," denoting the string of five villages which stretch in "pirate coves" along the rugged coastline between Pisa and Genoa.
		The best way to experience the Cinque Terre is to stay in one of its five towns and utilize footpaths and trains to explore its wonders.
	www.highonadventure.com /Hoa97may/Cinqterr/cinqterr.htm (750 words)

	WWW.5 TERRE.COM The Network around the Cinque Terre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Cinque Terre form one of the most unspoilt areas of the Mediterranean and one of the most extended areas in Liguria.
		To visit these villages means to learn about the culture of the dry-stone walls and of the vineyard, of the fishermen and of their fishing nets, of the steep valleys and of their paths.
		Who visits Cinque Terre can choose between a dive in the sea or a hike on the hills, between a walk in the narrow alleys called "carruggi" or a boat trip, a pilgrimage to a sanctuary or a seafood lunch.
	www.5terre.com /FrameSet.php?LeftPriMenu=001&LeftSecMenu=001&LeftFile=index.php&NoPopUp=1&Lingua=2 (163 words)

	Rick Steves' Europe: Cinque Terre
		The Cinque Terre (CHINK-weh TAY-reh, which means "five lands") is a series of villages clinging to a remote stretch of the Riviera coastline.
		The rugged villages of the Cinque Terre, founded by Dark Age locals hiding out from marauding pirates, were long cut off from the modern world.
		To preserve the character of the towns and the area's natural beauty, the government declared the Cinque Terre a national park a few years ago.
	www.ricksteves.com /plan/destinations/italy/cinqueterre.htm (616 words)

	Granfondo Cycling Tours, Cinque Terre Tour of Tuscany (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		An additional highlight of this tour is the opportunity to ride in the Granfondo Cinque Terre along the Italian Riviera coast.
		Cinque Terre, that is, “the five lands,” clings on the cliff between the Adriatic Sea and Italy and is one of the most unchanged areas of the Mediterranean.
		Cinque Terre or the five lands is a group of ancient villages that cling to the sheer Adriatic coast of the Italian Riviera.
	www.granfondocyclingtours.com /tuscany_06.htm (1324 words)

	Cinque Terre Online, information about the Cinque Terre and Levanto, Liguria, Italy
		The town of Levanto is the doorway to the Cinque Terre.
		The Cinque Terre (5 lands) is composed of 5 small villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Corniglia, Riomaggiore.
		The National Park of Cinque Terre is also part of Levanto Territory - that is why we call Levanto the "doorway to the Cinque Terre." More information about Levanto.
	www.cinqueterreonline.com (392 words)

	Italian D.O.C. Wines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Cinque Terre is the name of a stretch of the Ligurian Rivieria to the east of Genoa in which are situated the communes of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
		It was originally known as Piccabon and had, at least initially, no relation to the wine produced in the Cinque Terre.
		There is a vast literature dealing with the wine of the Cinque Terre but there is no verse or citation that can do justice to the landscape, which is truly indescribable.
	www.milioni.com /vini/ingd1/465.htm (303 words)

	Cinque Terre
		"Cinque Terre" (five lands) is the name given to five fishing villages up the coast from Porto Venere, in a space of about 11 miles.
		Fortunately we were still near the beginning of the Cinque Terre, so he was hauled out on a stretcher and taken back the few miles to the ship at Porto Venere on the bus that brought us.
		The trains roar in every few minutes and are used by nearly all residents of Cinque Terre for their daily traveling.
	www.travelblog.org /Europe/Italy/Cinque-Terre/blog-8785.html (1234 words)

	Hauling Ass Through Cinque Terre - Cinque Terre, Italy - BootsnAll.com
		It was much warmer in the Cinque Terre region than it had been anywhere else in Italy up to that point.
		The Cinque Terre map estimates the full walk at four and half hours, though many people I had spoken to reported that depending on how much you lollygag, the walk can take up to six hours.
		Cinque Terre wasn't as much a hike as it was a stroll.
	www.bootsnall.com /travelstories/europe/aug04ct.shtml (2202 words)

	Cinque Terre Restaurant, 36 Wharf Street, Portland, Maine
		The Cinque Terre used to be completely unheard of, a European gem known to few, until it was discovered by renowed travel expert Rick Steves who let the whole rest of the world in on the well-kept beautiful secret.
		Indeed the Cinque Terre is situated in the region of Liguria in Italy, the home of pesto, where lemon and lime trees grow abundantly and vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see.
		When I heard that a restaurant was opening in the Old Port serving the cuisine of the Cinque Terre, I was very excited, looking forward to sampling these specialties once again and being able to share them with others.
	www.foodinportland.com /cinqueterre.html (1086 words)

	The five villages
		The biggest village of Cinque Terre is Monterosso al Mare.
		One of the few beaches in Cinque Terre is near Corniglia in a secluded valley.
		Founded during the 12th century, Manarola probably is the most characteristic village of the Cinque Terre; the old church of San Lorenzo is in baroque style.
	homepage.sunrise.ch /homepage/avong/cinque_terre/the_five_villages.htm (1125 words)

	Cinque Terre: a unique landscape. T H E _S I T E !
		The Cinque Terre represent one of the best preserved natural and semi-natural areas of the Mediterranean; this is mainly due to historical and geomorphologic reasons which have forbidden excessive housing development and the creation of major roadways (which instead are present inland in the Val di Vara).
		In the 15th century the wines of Corniglia and Vernazza were renown and appreciated not only in Rome but also in the kitchens of the nobility of France and England; now the tourist is able to purchase directly at the source the products of the vines and olive groves in a splendid and beautiful environment.
		The Cinque Terre, which already belonged to a list of protected areas and subsequently were defined Regional Park have now been made a
	www.cinque-terre.it /english/html/info/what_1.htm (319 words)

	Cinque Terre pictures - Europe stock photos, fine art prints by QTL
		The Cinque Terre, on the Riviera di Levante in Liguria, is a group of five charming villages (Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore) nested on a coast where steep cliffs and hills drop precipitously into the Medditerranean.
		The form and disposition of the small towns and the shaping of the landscape surrounding them, overcoming the disadvantages of a steep and broken terrain, graphically encapsulate the continuous history of human settlement in this region over the past millennium.
		The Cinque Terre is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site which also include Portovenere and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto).
	www.terragalleria.com /europe/italy/cinque-terre/cinque-terre.all.html (425 words)

	End of Innocence : Cinque Terre : day 90
		"Terre" is a very basic and resonant idea among the original olive- and wine-grape-growing inhabitants, and they could not give their land a more loving or respectful designation.
		Lapping at the feet of four of them, the Ligurian sea is as moody as any ocean, now flat, blue, and lake-like, but just last night, when a little storm blew through, it was grey and choppy.
		For decades the Cinque Terre have been a vacation destination for Germans and Austrians who are cut off from the Mediterranean only by this narrow strip of Italy.
	www.solarnet.org /Travel/ITA/jour090.htm (1478 words)

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