The breathtaking views and charming coastal towns attract visitors from all over the world to the Cinque Terre. In recent years the popularity of these places has increased so much that walking along the coast has become a problem. The hiking trail is steep and narrow and requires steady walking. To combat mass tourism, a one-way system is now being introduced.
The coastal walk along the Cinque Terre on the Riviera of the northern Italian region of Liguria leads through a unique cultural landscape to the medieval villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, which are built spectacularly into the steep cliffs above the sea.
For one of the most popular hiking trails, the “Sentiero Verde Azzurro” (Green-Blue Route), a one-way ticket will be introduced from April 25 to May 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The measure, decided for safety reasons and to improve the use of the route, concerns the route from Monterosso to Vernazza.
One-way travel rules apply on (national) holidays
The one-way rule, which was tested last year, applies on days when a particularly large influx of tourists is expected due to national holidays in Italy.
The staff checks shoes
To regulate access to the hiking trail, controls with specialized staff will be set up at the entrance to Monterosso. This checks, among other things, whether visitors are equipped with the correct footwear for walking on the steep paths.
Venice is asking tourists to pay from April 25
New measures will also start in Venice on Thursday to combat excessive crowds. The lagoon city, which has become a symbol of mass tourism, is testing a controversial compensation system for day tourists for the first time.
Work will begin on April 25, a national holiday in Italy. All visitors who want to go to the lagoon city between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM must pay the special tax of five euros.
Source: Krone
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