In the Liguria region of Italy, along the rugged coast of the Italian Riviera, one will find the Cinque Terre. The Cinque Terre National Park includes the coastline, the villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, as well as the hills that surround them. A popular tourist destination reknowned for its beauty the Cinque Terre has been kept quaint and charming. Visitors can not even reach the area by car. A UNESCO World Heritage site the national park was established to ensure the integrity and ecological balance of the area.
The Cinque Terre National Park is characterized by thousands of miles of dry stone miles that enclose vineyard terraces, small beaches, overhanging coasts, bays, sanctuaries, slopes, panoramic paths, medieval quarters and the rustic dwellings of the locals. Cinque Terre area is one of Italy's foremost tourist attractions not only for its natural beauty, but because of the area's craftsmanship, cuisine, fresh sea food and Ligurian wines.