On September 11th, 2024, we continued. Our first big dream destination was waiting for us. We wanted to visit the "Cinque Terre". The idea of ​​getting a pitch at one of the 5 campsites in Levanto didn't work out, of course. Everything was fully booked. So we changed our plan, drove to La Spezia and spent the night outside of town high up on the cliffs. The next morning we took the somewhat adventurous route back to La Spezia and Emma was parked in a large, video-monitored parking lot. Now we could get going. Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore: These five Ligurian coastal villages are known as Cinque Terre and are world famous for their truly picturesque beauty, steep cliffs and colorful houses. They are quite rightly a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cinque Terre Express trains run very regularly on the route between Levanto - Cinque Terre - La Spezia. Equipped with a day ticket, we drove to the starting point of the day and then commuted between the places all day. Monterosso is the largest of the five villages and here you will find the only sandy beach in Cinque Terre. Monterosso is famous for its countless lemon trees and delicious, freshly caught anchovies. Monterosso is relatively flat and there are numerous hotels, restaurants and shops selling regional handicrafts. The Neptune statue is one of the most impressive Cinque Terre sights. It watches over the first small beach in Monterosso and, at 14 meters high and weighing 170 tons, makes a huge impression. We continued, again by train, to: Vernazza lies on a small peninsula and impresses with its old castle towers, the rocky background and the small piazza by the sea. The port of Vernazza is the heart and one of the most beautiful Cinque Terre sights. Along the port there are colorful, sometimes slightly crooked houses, which often house excellent restaurants. Corniglia: The journey itself is a sight in itself: from the Corniglia train station we walked into the town, where we were immediately greeted by the incredibly peaceful and quiet atmosphere - a real insider tip! It is the smallest of the five villages and the only one without direct access to the sea. The village develops along the main street Via Fieschi, which ends at the tip of the cape and offers a panoramic view of the sea and the coast. Manarola is a delightful village with narrow streets and a small harbor for fishing boats. The town is one of the most popular attractions in the Cinque Terre National Park. Manarola is the oldest town in the Cinque Terre. The foundation stone of the church of San Lorenzo dates back to 1160. Riomaggiore: The colorful houses rise above the harbor bay of Riomaggiore and cling to the steep slope of the coast. Surrounded by the small, colorful houses is the church of San Giovanni Battista, which was built in 1340 and later, in 1820, was given a Gothic style. Inside the church there are three central aisles separated by pointed arches. The colorful life of the town and its residents takes place mainly along the road leading up. Here you will find restaurants, cafes and shops. After a day full of unforgettable impressions, we drove out of La Spezia and ended up in an indescribably beautiful place to sleep in Montemarcello. With a view of the sea, the day could not have ended better.