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Vernazza Water sports

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From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Speedboat Tour

1. From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Speedboat Tour

Explore the beautiful cliffs, beaches, and colorful towns of the Cinque Terre on a sailing tour from La Spezia. You will see all five picturesque villages characterized by pastel-colored houses on a 4-hour speedboat tour. Start your tour from Passeggiata Morin in La Spezia and sail along the western coast of the Gulf of Poets. Admire the beautiful landscape of the four villages that make up the Borgata Marinara. Continue sailing towards Portovenere, where you will cross the Le Bocche, a strait between the town of Portovenere and the wild Palmaria Island. See the magnificent Romanesque church of San Pietro, set among the rocks and overlooking the sea. Discover the unspoiled coves of Le Rosse, Monesteroli, and Punta Pineda along the coastline. Grab a chance to dip in the pristine waters of the Cinque Terre Natural Park. Marvel at the beauty of Monterosso al Mare, the last and most vibrant of the five villages. Here you can enjoy local specialties such as focaccia with anchovies or delicious gelato. Pass through the famous muscle farms while returning to La Spezia. 

From Monterosso: Cinque Terre Kayak Tour

2. From Monterosso: Cinque Terre Kayak Tour

Explore the charming villages of Cinque Terre with this tour along the Italian Riviera coastline. The tour will start on the beach of Monterosso towards Vernazza paddling alongside an expert guide, you will pass hidden coves, rugged cliffs and the bright, pastel hues of the five villages.  Coasting the amazing cliffs of this area, you will reach the beach of Guvano and then Corniglia. Pause to stretch out on the beach or cool off with a swim before continuing on your journey. An exclusive experience to visit the Cinque Terre National Park off the beaten track during the less crowded seasons. The surprising mild temperatures between autumn and spring and the incredible variety of colors are the key to a unique experience: visit the Cinque Terre from a different perspective. A lunch break in Vernazza will be the best solution to relax facing the sea and explore this little village.

From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Full-Day Boat Tour

3. From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Full-Day Boat Tour

Spend a full day navigating the beautiful landscape of Cinque Terre at a close range, with a peaceful boat trip along the coast. Meet your guide and depart from the Mirabello port of La Spezia. During the tour, visit Golfo Della Spezia, Portovenere, Palmaria island, Le Rosse, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Take the opportunity to plunge into the refreshing waters for a swim or a snorkel. Feel free to stop as many times as you like wherever you like.  Arrive in Monterosso at lunchtime and enjoy a 1.5-hour stop to explore the town and find somewhere to eat lunch. After the break, meet your crew back at the boat and set sail back towards La Spezia. 

From Levanto: Guided Cinque Terre Boat Cruise

4. From Levanto: Guided Cinque Terre Boat Cruise

Embark on a guided boat cruise from Levanto and discover the Cinque Terre on Italy’s Ligurian coast. Pass by vibrant seaside villages, enjoy snacks and an aperitif on board, and stop at the charming town of Vernazza. Board a boat in Levanto and set out to see Italy’s beautiful Cinque Terre. Pass by the vibrant towns of  Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, stopping to take pictures from the water. Then, disembark at Vernazza, enjoying some free time to wander around this quaint seaside village. Back on board, learn about the history and way of life in this region from your guide. Savor regional delicacies and sip on prosecco as you cruise along Italy’s rugged coastline. And, if you’re feeling up to it, take a dip in the pristine waters of the Cinque Terre National Park. 

From Porto Venere: Cinque Terre Villages Boat Tour

5. From Porto Venere: Cinque Terre Villages Boat Tour

Relax on an amazing boat trip from Portovenere to the picturesque villages of Cinque Terre. Swim in the clearest water of the Ligurian sea. Admire the views of the coastline of Liguria from the boat. Sail by landmarks such as St. Peter's church, the Red Cliffs, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. On the way back we will stop to swim in a beautiful cove called "Tramonti", where you can see typical Ligurian houses built on the cliffs.

From Levanto or Monterosso: Cinque Terre Private Boat Tour

6. From Levanto or Monterosso: Cinque Terre Private Boat Tour

See the scenic Cinque Terre from the water as you set sail on a private boat tour. Admire 5 local towns from the water, enjoy food and drinks on board, and make a stop in the village of Vernazza before you return to your pickup point in Levanto or Monterosso. Set off on a private boat cruise and watch the sun set over Cinque Terre. Depart from either Levanto or Monterosso and pass towns including Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore with plenty of great picture opportunities. Listen as your guide tells you about the history and way of life in the area while you admire the picturesque beach towns from the water. In the warmer months, you can also go swimming in the national park's pristine waters. Enjoy an apéritif of regional delicacies while sipping prosecco and snacking on some traditional Ligurian dishes as background music plays. Take the opportunity to indulge in a frozen white wine tasting as well. Make a stop in the village of Vernazza, where you can stretch your legs and explore for a while before getting back on the boat and returning to Levanto or Monterosso.

From La Spezia: 5 Terre Private Boat Tour (Lunch and Drinks)

7. From La Spezia: 5 Terre Private Boat Tour (Lunch and Drinks)

Travel through the fascinating hilly landscape of Cinque Terre on a guided boat trip. Take in the lights and colors of each charming village and, if you are lucky, spot some dolphins breaching the sea surface. Sit back and sip on some Prosecco as you taste delicious local food. Board your boat at Porto Mirabello and set sail along the vibrant coastline. Come across five centuries-old villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, all part of the Cinque Terre National Park. Admire the picturesque homes from the water. Make the most of your time in Italy with a journey through this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy locally-made foccacia and charcuterie if you're feeling hungry. Take in the views with a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink before heading back to Porto Mirabello.

From La Spezia: Cinque Terre from the Sea & Snorkeling Tour

8. From La Spezia: Cinque Terre from the Sea & Snorkeling Tour

The 7-hour tour departs at 10am from porto mirabello la spezia and heads to portovenere with disembarkation for a visit to the village. Continue to cala rossa, bay of monesteroli, a unesco world heritage site, with a swim and stop, then you reach the 5 terre park, with a choice of visits to riomaggiore, manarola, corniglia, vernazza, monterosso. On the way back, swim and stop at cala scura, punta pineda and arrive in Porto Mirabello at 17pm

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What people are saying about Vernazza

The kayak tour is amazing. We did a typical boat tour of the cinque terra as well, but the Kayak tour is great because you go at a slower pace and you can get much closer to the cliffs and caves. Manuel was a great host, and very knowledgeable of the local area. I recommend bringing nothing but water shoes/sandals so you can climb on the rocks in a small pool to enjoy focaccia and wine. Don’t bring phones or cameras as you will get more wet than you think. The hosts have a storage facility at the meeting point where you can keep your valuables.

I was with 3 others and we all really enjoyed the boat trip. I was a little concerned by the pics that the boat would be too small and not smooth, but it held 12 people comfortably and was smooth. I loved seeing the towns and cliffs from the water. We stopped for a swim and visited Monterosso, which was fantastic. The skipper was very friendly. He provided some information about the area. Definitely recommend!

The tour showed us places from the sea that we would never have seen normally. It have a great insight to the Tuscany coastline. The boat (zodiac) was comfy and well driven. Plus some good sired rides!!!!

Amazing way to see the five villages. Matteo was a great host - very friendly, funny and full of knowledge. Definitely recommend jumping in for a swim!

Great boat tour of Cinque Terre with an unexpected stop for an hour in Monterosso.