Anyone visited these towns recently? What's the best place to stay? We've heard some good things about Vernazza. Also heard that its easy to just show up and get a room -- we're going in mid-August, do you think that's possible during the high season?<BR><BR>Thanks much for your help -- this board is great!

Hi Mark,<BR><BR>We stayed at the Porto Roca in Monterosso al Mare and loved it--room with large terrace overlooking the water. The CT is all wonderful!<BR><BR>Byrd<BR>

We're going in Sept. and staying at Baradin's B&amp;B in Manarola based on some recommendations. We also considered Edi's in Riomaggiore, but she requires a cash deposit. <BR><BR>August is supposed to be very, very crowded so I would recommend that you make reservations in advance. <BR><BR>There's a website that provides really good info. on Cinque Terre. I can't remember it offhand, but write me if you're interested.<BR><BR>Eunice

Like Byrd, we stayed at the Porto Roca in Monterosso. Highly recommend the rooms with the terrace.

I think you need to re-think that 'just show up' idea --- summer months are peak season at the Cinque Terre and you really do need reservations at that time of year. The accommadations that are available are all smaller hotels, bed &amp; breakfast or people renting rooms. Although there are 5 villages, they are small &amp; more people have discovered the area.<BR><BR>http://www.cinqueterre.it/index_e.htm<BR><BR>http://home.sunrise.ch/avong/cinque_terre/index.htm<BR><BR>http://www.italyone.com/Welcome/Liguria/Cinqueterre/<BR><BR>http://www.navigazionegolfodeipoeti.it/homee.html<BR><BR>