Corniglia
Corniglia is the only Cinque Terre village not on the sea. It sits on a promontory with vineyards and terraces, and visitors climb up from the station to reach it.
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Corniglia is a small hamlet of Vernazza in La Spezia province, Liguria, northern Italy. It is the only one of the five Cinque Terre villages not directly on the sea. The village sits on a promontory with vineyards and terraces on three sides. Houses face either Via Fieschi, the main street, or the water, and narrow lanes branch off the street.
The station is at the foot of the hill. From there the Lardarina, a brick staircase of 33 flights and about 377 steps, climbs to the village. A road also climbs from the station, where a small bus sometimes runs. Walkers can come from Vernazza on a path through vineyards and scrub. The lanes are steep and narrow, so travel light. Plan a few hours for the Santa Maria terrace, the San Pietro church and the small harbor. The neighborhoods section below covers where to base yourself. Try the local white, Vernaccia di Corniglia, which grows on the terraced hillsides.
Corniglia in five
- Climb the Lardarina or take the shuttleThe brick staircase from the station has roughly 380 steps, and a shuttle bus also runs up. Check the operator or the park for the current timetable and fare before you plan a day.
- Check trail status before you walkThe coast trails close for landslides and maintenance, and a card may be required. Read the national park's own site on the day, and do not rely on a hiking blog.Cinque Terre
- Sleep here for an empty eveningDay trippers leave by late afternoon and the village is calm at night. It has few restaurants, so reserve dinner or eat early.
- Take the train, leave the carThe villages are linked by the coastal rail line and cars cannot enter them. Park in La Spezia or a rail-side lot and ride in.La Spezia
- Walk from Manarola on the lower pathThe route between Manarola and Corniglia is a classic walk with sea views. Check its status first, and carry water and proper shoes because the sun is strong in summer.Manarola
Need to know
- Airport
- Pisa (PSA) or Genoa (GOA), about 1.5–2 hr by train
- Getting there
- Train to Corniglia station, then stairs or shuttle bus
- Getting around
- On foot, by train and on park trails
- Best base
- Corniglia for quiet; La Spezia or Monterosso for choice
- Time needed
- Half a day to one night
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh11°Low6°Cool, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 123 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Cool, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 127 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Spring startsMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring starts
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Walks, EasterAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 92 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Walks, Easter
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh19°Low14°Warm, greenMayRain
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear9 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Warm, busyJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy
- JulyClear6 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Hot, crowdedJulyClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, crowded
- AugustClear8 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Peak crowdsAugustClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 86 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak crowds
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh24°Low17°Warm seaSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 134 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberRain12 rainy daysHigh19°Low14°Mild, quieterOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 219 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberRain14 rainy daysHigh15°Low10°Rain, closuresNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 188 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, closures
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Cool, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 146 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
Average daily high and low in Corniglia, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Corniglia
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 58%
- Wind
- 31 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
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12:23 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today18°13°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed17°12°21%Wednesday: Rain. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 21%.
- Thu17°12°19%Thursday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 19%.
- Fri16°12°48%Friday: Rain. High 16°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Sat15°10°37%Saturday: Rain. High 15°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 37%.
- Sun16°10°35%Sunday: Rain. High 16°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 35%.
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Every year
- Feb–MarCarnival of ViareggioLucca, a day trip
- Jul–AugFestival PucciniPisa, a day trip
Day trips by train
Before you go to Corniglia
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Rules for Corniglia, checked
- Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Corniglia lies in the Cinque Terre National Park, so follow its trail rules. The path to Manarola has been closed for years; check the park before you plan the walk.Source
- The Lardarina has 33 flights and about 377 steps, and the lanes are steep, so travel light.
Plan around Corniglia
Regions, rail, entry rules and money
Read the guideCinque TerreVillages, trails and how to plan a visit
Read the guideManarolaNext village by train, with a famous view
Read the guideMonterossoThe largest village, with the beach
Read the guideLa SpeziaThe rail hub for the Cinque Terre line
Read the guideBest time to visit ItalySeasons, crowds and heat by region
Read the guideCorniglia FAQ
Is Corniglia worth visiting?
Yes, if you want the quietest Cinque Terre village and a view from above. It has no harbor or beach, so pair it with a village by the sea.
How many steps are there to Corniglia?
The Lardarina staircase has roughly 380 steps from the station. A shuttle bus runs on the road as an alternative, so you do not have to climb with a suitcase.
Should I stay in Corniglia?
Only if you want quiet. It has few rooms and restaurants and no beach. Monterosso or La Spezia have more choice, and Manarola is a short train ride away.
Can you walk from Corniglia to Vernazza?
Yes, on a coastal trail, but trail status changes and a card may be required. Check the park's official site on the day, since closures follow landslides or weather.
How long do you need in Corniglia?
Two to three hours cover the village and the viewpoint. Add a night if you want an empty evening, or half a day if you walk the trail to Manarola.