Cinque Terre (literally "Five Lands" in English) refers to an area in the Liguria region of Italy that comprises of five separate villages and the hillside surrounding them. The five villages are Monterosso Al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, in that order coming from Genoa. Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cinque Terre is now visited by scores of tourists, especially in the warmer months. A hike from Monterosso Al Mare to Riomaggiore, or the other way round, takes a little more than 5 hours, not counting rest time. It was a very hot day when we visited, so we only managed the hike from Riomaggiore to Corniglia, and then took a train to Monterosso Al Mare, where one of the best pastas I've ever had was awaiting us. Despite the hoards of tourists, I'd still recommend a visit to this beautiful Ligurian coastline.