The Vernazza Guide
Vernazza makes part of the Cinque Terre region. The village is located in the northwestern part of Italy in the province of La Spezia. Vermazza, like Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, is part of the Cinque Terre National Park. This park was declared a natural monument by UNESCO in 1997.
Accommodation in Vernazza
Vernazza is a very small port town and for that reason there are not many accommodation facilities. In our offer you will find some hotels and many apartments, in which we will be very happy to help you with the reservation. We can recommend accommodation in Casa Cato, Rina Rooms or La Polena Camere Vernazza - Visconti Apartment. All accommodation facilities are within walking distance of the sea. If you are going to the town of Vernazza during the high season (May to September), we definitely recommend that you book accommodation with enough time in advance. Another option is accommodation in the surrounding parts of the Cinque Terre.
History of Vernazza
The first mention of Vernazza as a defended town dates back to 1080. Already at this time there was a naval base of Obertenghi, from which sailors repelled pirate attacks. After the conquest of Liguria, Vernazza became part of the Republic of Genoa. Due to constant pirate attacks, a defensive castle was built in Vernazza in the 15th century to protect the locals from pirates. In 1815, after the Congress of Vienna, Vernazza was annexed to the Kingdom of Sardinia. 46 years later, Vernazza became a part of Italy. In 2011, the city was hit by floods.
Transport to Vernazza
The nearest airport (Aerporto Cristoforo Colombo) is a hundred kilometers away in Genova. Pisa Airport (Galilei International Airport Galileo) is a little further - 120 kilometers to the southeast. You can explore the city center on your own. You can then rent a car at one of the local rental companies for trips around the area.
Weather in Vernazza
The climate in Vernazza is perfect with dry summers and mild winters. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall. At this time, the warm weather is perfect for rest and relaxation. The good climate also benefits the cultivation of vines, which are typical of the Cinque Terre area with terraced vineyards. As well lemons are cultivated here and they produce tipical Limoncello drink from them.
Sights in Vernazza
The small fishermen village of Vernazza offers its visitors a number of historical monuments, but also a wonderful view of the sea. The oldest monuments include the church of St. Margaret of Antioch (Santa Margherita di Antiochia) from the 13th century. The Doria defensive castle, built on a rock in the 15th century, dominates the city. From Vernazza you can then take one of the many trails to the surrounding villages and enjoy the breathtaking view of the sea.
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