Last minute alberghi Cinque Terre, offerte hotel 5 Terre

Offerte speciali di primavera alle 5 Terre. Per consentire agli amanti del “fuori stagione” di godersi sole e natura ( i prossimi mesi sono interessantissimi per il trekking sui sentieri delle 5 Terre) a prezzi scontati, sul blog proporremo le offerte turistiche più interessanti..

Questa settimana segnaliamo:

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  -Da Baranin B&B con offerte a partire da euro 45.00/notte per persona per la prima settimana di Maggio 2012  vedi l’offerta>>

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Visit Vernazza in 2012

We’re receiving several requests asking what’s the situation in Vernazza regarding the progress of the reconstruction and the available touristic services. Having a look at the previous posts with tagged “alluvione” one can see the amazing progress carried on by the population, the administration and the volounteers. In just 6 months these extraordinary efforts have taken Vernazza

• from this: ( first week of november 2011)
• through this ( January 2012)
• to this ( April 2012)

So now Vernazza is ready to host tourist, already present during Easter week, despite of the bad weather condition of this cold spring.

According with the savevernazza.com website, during next week many accommodations and restaurant will re-open and we hope to see lots of tourists coming back:

your presence is a concrete help for a complete recovery. Thanks for visiting Cinque Terre

Stay updated:  follow @Cinque_terre on twitter.
See also “The situation of the paths updated” and “buy a pixel for Vernazza”

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The Cinque Terre’s Paths situation updated

Let’s try to put together some information regarding the situation of the paths here in Cinque Terre.
Everyone is probably aware of the flood occurred on Oct. 25th 2011 that caused heavy damages to the towns of Vernazza and Monterosso and to the surrrounding hills.

Short walk (path #2 variant Manarola) with beautiful views, currently open

The magnitude of this event has been so huge to affect the territory for several months and probably years. However, a large part of the 5 Terre area has been untouched by the flood; at the same time, the flooded towns are quickly recovering and, according with the official information from the local administrations, they will be ready to host visitors in some weeks. The path’s network has also been damaged by the flood and, moreover, it suffers a long-term lack of maintenance due to management “mistakes” in the past and economic crisis today.

So what can be the tourist’s expectation? Which are the paths open and what towns can be reached by foot? What is the best location as starting point for an hiking trip in 5 Terre?

Have a look at the map of the trails as appears (today march 18th) on the official website of the 5 Terre National Park (http://www.parconazionale5terre.it/sentieri-e-trekking.asp):

• ( Map updated on march 25th 2012, path #02 reopened Manarola-Groppo-path #1 )

Talking of the next 45/60 days this will likely be the situation:

• Path number #2: the most known path, the one connecting directly the 5 villages is interrupted between Manarola and Corniglia due to a landslide and it’s interrupted in 3 points (segments 2.2, 2.3 & 2.4 on the map) between Manarola and Monterosso due to the flood and to an older landslide. The only open part is the Via dell’Amore, between Manarola and Riomaggiore (segment 2.1, marked in light blue) This is a very easy path, for everyone, no particular skills required. Fully paved and protected with rail, still needs the payment of a ticket (only until 7.30 P.M., after that the transit is free) it has a completion time of 20/30 min.
  Consider, however, that the segments 2.3 and 2.4 are scheduled to open very soon; (click here to see the note below->) in this way it will be possible to connect Corniglia with Vernazza and Vernazza with Monterosso respectively in ~1.45hrs and ~2hrs
• Path number #1: The high path runs a the top of the hills, it’s completely open and absolutely gorgeous. Appropriate for good hikers it needs a good trekking equipement. No ticket needed, it can be reached directly from one of its two extremes ( Levanto [preferably] or Portovenere) or from one of the “connection trails”, we’ll talk later about them..
• The sanctuaries way is the second path marked in light blue on the map, it connects Volastra ( located above Manarola) with the church of Montenero (above Riomaggiore), completely flat it’s a path for everyone, but it’s a long hike: it takes ~2 hrs to Montenero and another ~1hr from the church to Riomaggiore. In fact there’re no public transportation from the sanctuary to Riomaggiore whilst one can easily reach Volastra with a bus from Manarola.

After this first description and a quick look at the map, let’s focus on Manarola, the town that currently is best positioned to reach the available hiking itineraries of the 5 Terre. Let’see in detail what they are..

1. We’ve seen that in just 30 minutes one can reach Riomaggiore from Manarola by the Via dell’Amore. From Riomaggiore one can decide to take a train to visit the other towns or proceed uphill on the path number #3 to reach the Church of Montenero in ~1.15 hrs. Than return back to Riomaggiore on the path #3A or complete the ring back to Volastra  in ~2hrs than path number #6 down to Manarola in 30/40 min. Note that  this itinerary made in the opposite direction needs no climb since one can take a bus from Manarola to Volastra, the rest is just flat and downhill.
2. Again From Manarola, along the path number #6 a good hiker can reach the path number #1 (Monte Marvede) in ~2hrs/2.30hrs. From the path #1 there’re some options: to Portovenere in ~3.30hrs/4 hrs and back by boat (boat service starts by the end of March, check the last ferry to return back) or to Riomaggiore through path #01 in ~2.30hrs; or to Vernazza via path #8 in ~4hrs.
3. Still on the path number #6 to Volastra in ~1hr. From there one of our nicest path, the #6D with wonderful panoramic sea views (see the picture below), will take you in Corniglia in ~1.15hrs through path #7A. The #6D has been recently cleaned by volunteers from Corniglia, Volastra and Manarola. Also in this case ..no climb is needed since one can take a bus from Manarola to Volastra and the rest is flat+downhill. Currently, from Corniglia one must take the train to move to another village.
4. Path #02, currently marked in red [In fact it has been reopened and marked in yellow, the map has been updated on march 25th], has actually been cleaned by volunteers of Manarola and Volastra and, after the positioning of new signals, should be praticable soon.
   The #02 intersects the sanctuary road (~1 hr) and reaches the path #1 (708 meters altitude) in ~2 hrs.

Manarola hosts also short walking paths around the town, for those who like a ‘light hike‘ at sunset for example. In Manarola is available a service of naturalistic guide, to accompany small groups of people along the paths, to discover hidden corners and learn some basics about history, flora and geology of the area. Contact Sara at the number+39 3494973384 for more information.

Out of Manarola, some advices:

• A very interesting hike is from Levanto to Monterosso along the path #1 up to the ‘Mesco Observatory’ in ~1.30hrs and than downhill to the town of Monterosso along the path #10 in ~45min.
• From Monterosso one can reach the Sanctuary of Soviore in ~1.15hrs via path #9.

Final consideration:

Views from path n° 6D between Volastra (above Manarola) and Corniglia - currently open

• Despite the closure of an important element of the blue path (#2), the towns are all well connected to each other by alternative routes (except Corniglia-Vernazza tract for which you can easily use the train).
• There’re many paths, less touristic but even better than the most known and crowded ones, that allow the hikers to walk in a “ring” to return back to the starting point with different levels of difficulty; ask the local guides for all the information. These are the oldest paths running through olives and wineyards that will make you feel the essence of our territory.
• All paths, even those “high”, lesser known, offer splendid views of sea and sky, characteristic of our park.
• Within few weeks the most of the paths will be open and an hard year will finally be left behind us.

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON APRIL 6TH 2012

See the map below -click to enlarge- updated on April 6th: according with the official information of the National Park and of the Municipality of Monterosso al Mare ( See here the official sheet->) the BLUE PATH number #2 has been reopened between Vernazza and Monterosso)

This important update makes possible a direct connection between Vernazza and Monterosso; at this point the only missing connection is Corniglia-Vernazza, we hope a quick solution. For the other paths -particularly Manarola/Corniglia- you can see the notes above.

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Shuttle Bus timetable in Cinque Terre spring 2012

Here we come with an updated timetable of the shuttle bus service in the 5 Terre valid from March 2012.

Some things to remind:

• This timetable is subjected to changes, we don’t guarantee its accuracy. This post has to be intended as guideline and basic information, ask for precise information in the info point of the 5T National Park.
• The bus service is a connection between the historic centres of  each Village and its upper part, its parking ( always located in the high part of the towns) and its hamlets in the surrounding hills; there’s no BUS connection between the 5 coastal villages. The connection between the coastal villages is guarantee by train, ferry (not Corniglia) and road (we’ll publish soon a detailed guide to the current road situation).
• The shuttle bus service is included in the Cinque Terre Card; on-board is also available a ticket for the single stroke.
• Vernazza is currently in troubles due to the flood occurred last October; the road is still under recostruction and the shuttle strokes are reduced to the minimum. It’s recommended not to drive to Vernazza, of course the situation is in progress and we invite you to follow our regular updates on this blog and on our twitter channel http://twitter.com/#!/cinque_terre
• There’s no timetable for Corniglia: the shuttle BUS departure is scheduled from the train station toward the town at every train arrival in both directions.

RIOMAGGIORE: click to enlarge

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MONTEROSSO: click to enlarge

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Lo ‘Sciacchetrà’: il nettare delle 5 Terre

Quando si parla di Vini delle Cinque Terre non si può che riferirsi principalmente al famoso vino Sciacchetrà ( o “Sciachetrà” che dir si voglia), prodotto con le uve migliori fatte appassire, un vino da meditazione che ispira poesia e amore.
La produzione vinicola delle 5 Terre non si esaurisce certo con sciacchetrà: il “DOC CINQUE TERRE” è un interessante secco da tavola ma il frutto principe del sudore sulle nostre aspre colline è senza dubbio lo Sciacchetrà.

I nostri amici del “Vigneto5Terre” ci hanno fornito questo approfondimento sul procedimento di produzione e siamo lieti di condividerlo con tutti i lettori:

 

La nostra famiglia è dedita alla coltivazione della vite alle Cinque Terre, dalla fine dell’800, fino ai giorni nostri.
I nostri vigneti si estendono per circa 5.000 metri quadrati sulle alture di Volastra, a 300 metri dal livello del mare, appena al di sopra di Manarola, nel cuore del Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre.
I terreni coltivati sono molto scoscesi e grazie al duro lavoro delle generazioni precedenti, si è riusciti a sfruttare questo territorio molto impervio, grazie alla creazione dei tipici  terrazzamenti sostenuti dai famosi muretti a secco, costruiti con pietre e terra senza alcuna traccia di cemento.
I nostri vigneti sono sorretti da tipici “autedi”, ossia pergole in fil di ferro sulle quali si appoggiano i vitigni.
Oltre al vino secco, ci dedichiamo alla laboriosa produzione del mitico “Sciacchetrà”, vino dolce da dessert che si ottiene selezionando le migliori uve e sottoponendole poi ad essiccazione.
La prima fase è costituita dalla cernita dei grappoli più sani e maturi che vengono tagliati con cura ed adagiati con molta delicatezza nelle “corbe” (gerla in vimini con quattro maniglie).
Si utilizza la “corba” in vimini anziché il contenitore in plastica perché garantisce un minor schiacciamento del delicato contenuto durante il trasporto.
La seconda fase consiste nel trasferire i grappoli dalla “corba” alle cassette in legno che vengono sistemate su una terrazza ben esposta al sole. All’imbrunire, si procede poi alla copertura delle cassette per evitare che l’umidità vada ad intaccare il grappolo provocandone la marcescenza.
Dopo circa 7-10 giorni di esposizione solare si procede alla terza fase, trasferendo le cassette in un luogo chiuso, ma ben areato, dove si completa l’essicazione dei grappoli.
Dopo circa 1 mese dalla raccolta si procede alla quarta e ultima fase, procedendo alla sgranatura manuale dei grappoli e alla successiva pigiatura coi piedi, come avveniva anticamente.
La fermentazione avviene in una piccola botte di rovere da dove,dopo circa 3 settimane, viene travasato in damigiane di vetro.
L’imbottigliamento avviene dopo circa 1 anno e mezzo e l’invecchiamento raggiunge il suo culmine intorno ai 5 anni, anche se la struttura di questo vino può supportare anche un invecchiamento maggiore.
Vanti a parte, non baratterei una bottiglia del nostro Sciacchetrà con nessuna bottiglia di vino dolce presente sul mercato mondiale!!!
I suoi poteri sono “magici”, tanto ché, anticamente veniva offerto a persone inferme che ottenevano sollievo dalla malattia mentre da altri veniva denominato “vino da meditazione” il cui termine la dice lunga …
Per ulteriori approfondimenti sulla coltivazione della vite e sul mantenimento delle tradizioni  alle Cinque Terrre potete visitare http://ilblog.ilvigneto5terre.com

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Neve alle Cinque Terre video e foto

[aggiornamento del 2/2/2012]

Ecco una fotogallery fella nevicata di Ieri, I febbraio..
ringraziamo per le foto: Catherine Unger, Nicola Bordoni ( un applauso per la foto più bella a mio parere, che è questa accanto) l’associazione Riomaggioresi nel Mondo, Buongiorno Monterosso, SaveVernazza, associazione vernazza Futura, Da Paulin, Andrea Paganetto, Marco Pasini, Anna Pasini.. e se ho dimenticato qualcuno ditemelo che lo aggiungo..

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Ok, per chi è abituato alle alte vette innevate non sarà un grande spettacolo, ma da queste parti la neve sulle barche è un evento piuttosto raro.. Anche se la neve è poca la vista è comunque molto suggestiva e merita senz’altro video  e foto a volontà.  Tanto per specificare…l’ultima volta che abbiamo potuto vedere i paesi delle 5 Terre imbiancati fino al mare  ( per la verità allora di neve ce n’erano 15 centimetri! ) fu nel 1985..
Se volete contribuire con foto e video potete iscrivervi al nostro gruppo delle Cinque Terre su Facebook e uploadare tutto quello che volete…

Ecco il video

ed ecco un link ad un altro video del 19 dicembre 2009 realizzato a Monterosso>>

E alcune interessanti foto di oggi a Manarola e Vernazza:

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Altre fotogallery complete a disposizione su www.cinqueterre.com/ita/photo_gallery

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Le nuove porte di Vernazza: Colore e Speranza

A Vernazza, dopo l’alluvione del 25 Ottobre, le porte dei piani terra non c’erano più..tutte divelte dalla forza devastante del mostro. Poi , nelle scorse settimane i proprietari avevano installato delle porte provvisorie in legno compensato, tutte ugualmente tristi.

Ma il 6 Gennaio 2012 un gruppo di artisti si è ritrovato a Vernazza per donare al paese un tono di colore e di speranza. Le porte sono state ridipinte durante una giornata di festa.

Ve le presentiamo in questa bellissima gallery filtrata con Instagram e ringraziamo per le foto originali:

• Luca Termite
• L’associazione Vernazza Futura http://vernazzafutura.blogspot.com/
• Diamo una mano a ripulire Vernazza http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Diamo-una-mano-a-ripulire-Vernazza/139681949466634

P.S. Ci scusiamo in anticipo se non ci sono tutte..

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2012: The 5 terre after the flood -POLL-

It is said 2012 to be the end of the world…but for sure this won’t be true for Vernazza.
Vernazza has already had its Doomsday, it happened on Oct. 25th 2011, earlier than Maya’s prediction.

On contrary 2012 will be the renaissance of Vernazza where, since the very first minute after the flood, nobody spent one tear more than necessary and everyone is working hard to return back our wounded towns into the beauty that made them beloved worldwide. In these past 2 months an enormous amount of debrees and mud have been carried away, the town is starting to looks a bit more normal..A wedding has been celebrated on Dec. 10th; the doors of the first floors, 100% of them wiped out in one minute by the wild river, have been replaced with temporary plywood doors and they will be ALL painted by local artists on Jan 6th 2012 (see also http://vernazzafutura.blogspot.com/2012/01/un-arcobaleno-di-solidarieta-per.html).  Signs of strong wish of return to normality.
But will it be enough?
The huge amount of money needed combined with the logistic conditions and environmental difficulties make the job extremely hard..and the clock is running fast toward the beginning of the touristic season.

The Municipality has’nt taken an official position yet, we actually think it’s not possible to have one and -of course- we don’t want to gamble with predictions in matters that involve people’s lifestyle and livelihood, we just want to aks a question in name of all the small business of the other towns.

The strenght of  the “CINQUE TERRE” brand, has unexpectedly turned into weakness. The very first message “Flood in the 5 Terre, the Cinque Terre don’t exist anymore” left the sign. Too few (even among tour operators and travel agents) are aware that only Vernazza (completely) and Monterosso (seriously but partially) have been hitted. The flood is indeed affecting every business of the 5 Terre and of the entire province, so we do believe it’s a fair question..Will Vernazza be ready for tourists in 2012?

The answer is likely NO. That’s my personal opinion and perception. Assuming that a part of the town itself could be accessible, the problem would be to conciliate tourism and construction sites, to supply a decent level of services and, more than all, to have secured the upper part of the town and the surrounding hills, almost destroyed by more than 100 landlsides.

That said..we want to engage a bit more the public with this POLL (that will remain active until the end of February) and try to understand what the scenario will be in case…

In case Vernazza cannot host tourists in 2012 will you:

• Still visit the 5 Terre, focusing on the other villages
• Pospone my visit until Vernazza will be fully recovered
• Don't know yet, I'll decide as last-minute

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