Knot Stranded Getaways
3 hr

Cinque Terre

About 3 hr by train from Milan

Five colored villages above the sea, linked by trails and trains.

Why locals go

Summer coastal escape.

Visiting Milan?

At 3 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Milan for your flight home.

What to book

  • Hike between the villages
  • Boat tour along the coast
  • Beach day in Monterosso

Where to stay

One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:

See hotels in Cinque Terre

Date ideas

For two

  • Sunset in Manarola
  • Dinner overlooking the sea

With friends

  • Hike the Blue Path between villages
  • Kayak along the coast

When to go

April to October.