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In this short guide you will discover the magical village of Portovenere, a small jewel set in the Ligurian Riviera, at the south of the Cinque Terre. In fact, together with the village of Lerici it represents one of the points of the Gulf of Poets, a gulf that has been included into the UNESCO World Heritage Book. For this reason, especially thanks to the wonders that compose it, it is necessary to visit Portovenere on foot in order to enjoy all its beauty and facets. You can find some ideas to live your holiday without missing anything.

Walking through Manarola you will immediately realize its particularity. In fact, the village rises around a stream (now covered) from which all the alleys branch off to reach the typical high and colorful Ligurian houses that attract thousands of tourists every year. And what better way to visit a place like Manarola than on foot? You will find a lot of interesting information to create your holiday in this wonderful village.

Vernazza is one of the Cinque Terre of the wonderful Ligurian territory. Considered the jewel of the Riviera, it is easy to stay breathless in front of its narrow streets overlooking the blue sea. Walking through Vernazza and its paths it is very easy to come across dry stone walls and fields that make this small village unique. As you may have guessed, the best way to visit the Cinque Terre and Vernazza in particular is on foot, which is why  you will find some magnificent itineraries offered by Slow Active tours.

Corniglia is a small village located exactly in the center of the Cinque Terre. Its main peculiarity is to never be bathed by the sea. In fact, walking to Corniglia you can realize that it is located exactly on top of a rocky promontory surrounded by vineyards that make the landscape breathtaking. Another characteristic that distinguishes this small village is the fact that it can only be reached through a long staircase. If you want to live a unique experience visiting the Cinque Terre and Corniglia on foot, you will find fantastic ideas for numerous trekking experiences throughout Liguria.

The small village of Portofino famous all over the world, especially thanks to its tall and colorful houses that lean on the small port in the fabulous gulf of Tigullio. What makes this small village so special is the peaceful coexistence of tradition and seafaring culture that perfectly blends with the worldly life of yachts and clubs in the square.

Montano Antilia is a small agricultural centre nestled in the lower Cilento, at the foot of Mount Gelbison, between the Mingardo and Lambro valleys.

Torraca is a hidden jewel in the south of Italy: from the village you can admire the Bulgheria massif which curves and sinks into the sea, on one side, and Maratea on the hill, on the other. Its breathtaking landscapes, immersed in the boundless horizon of the sea, are indescribable.

Morigerati is a very small village perched on top of a cliff, a jewel set in the Cilento and Vallo di Daino National Park, where only 680 inhabitants live.                        

Casaletto Spartano is a small town nestled on a plateau surrounded by woods on the shore of the Busseto river. 

Caselle in Pittari is an ancient town located on top of a hill, immersed in a characteristic karst landscape. It is no coincidence that the toponym means "small houses on the rocky mountain".