Much of their success to the Cinque Terre tourist must to the dense network of paths that wind along the coast or reach the sanctuaries that overlook each village. From the paths you can enjoy an incoparable view.
For centuries, it was only means of access not only between the five villages, but also with the main town and the hinterland, these paths are today one of the best ways to learn about and appreciate the Cinque Terre. The three main paths, all easily practicable with a minimum of training and suitable clothing, are well marked from La Spezia section of CAI with a white and red signs.
The first is the path number 1, which runs along the ridge that separates the beach from the Val di Vara. The second is the path that connects the Sanctuaries, halfway up, the places of worship of their respective villages. The third is the path number 2, better known as the Blue Trail, linking together the five boroughs.