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Vernazza Cove (Spiaggia di Vernazza)

  • Distance2-3 minute walk from Vernazza train station down to the harbour
  • Rating★ 4.5
  • Best seasonJune-September
  • TransportCinque Terre Express train to Vernazza; ferry from neighbouring villages

Vernazza has a tiny sheltered shingle beach beside its picturesque harbour square (Piazza Marconi) plus a small swimming cove reached through a rock arch on the north side of the village. Space is very limited and fills quickly, but the setting beneath the colourful houses and the Doria castle tower is among the most photographed in Italy.

Practical information for Vernazza Cove (Spiaggia di Vernazza)
Distance 2-3 minute walk from Vernazza train station down to the harbour
Getting there Cinque Terre Express train to Vernazza; ferry from neighbouring villages
Best season June-September
Address Piazza Marconi, 19018 Vernazza SP, Italy

Amenities

  • Cafes and restaurants on the harbour square
  • Rock ledges for sunbathing
  • Showers nearby
  • No sunbed rental

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Location

Piazza Marconi, 19018 Vernazza SP, Italy

44.1353, 9.6847 View on map