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Home > Italy > 23 Best Instagram Photo Spots in Cinque Terre, Italy

23 Best Instagram Photo Spots in Cinque Terre, Italy

By Dymphe / January 17, 2023

For the best Instagram photo spots in Cinque Terre, you can read this post. Cinque Terre is beautiful and there are many photogenic places! That's one of the reasons why you should visit Cinque Terre.

Cinque Terre is a gorgeous area in Italy. It consists of five beautiful villages.

The villages are Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso al Mare, and Corniglia. These villages are famous for the colorful photogenic houses. It's very easy to access the villages because they all have a train station.

For those who love photography, this Italian area is perfect! You can find the most beautiful photo spots in Cinque Terre below.

I'd recommend spending 2 days in Cinque Terre, but staying longer allows you to take more photos of the spots in this list.

Table of Contents

  • 1. View of Vernazza
  • 2. On the railing of the path going up in Manarola
  • 3. Next to the railing in Riomaggiore
  • 4. Manarola on the path leading up
  • 5. Coastline view in Vernazza
  • 6. Behind the fence at Manarola
  • 7. On the hiking trail from Vernazza to Monterosso
  • 8. Italian houses in Manarola
  • 9. Rock in Riomaggiore
  • 10. Ristorante Nuovo Eden
  • 11. Beach umbrellas of Eden Beach
  • 12. Rocks in Vernazza
  • 13. Highest point in Riomaggiore
  • 14. Harbor of Riomaggiore
  • 15. Nessun Dorma
  • 16. Eden Beach from above
  • 17. In front of Scoglio di Monterosso
  • 18. Train station of Manarola
  • 19. Train station of Riomaggiore
  • 20. Other side of Eden Beach
  • 21. Manarola from the rocks
  • 22. Boarding point for the ferry in Manarola
  • 23. Nature in Manarola

1. View of Vernazza

One of the most impressive places for photography in Cinque Terre is this viewpoint. From here, you have a breathtaking view of Vernazza.

The location of this place is along the hiking trail between Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. It's actually very close to the center of Vernazza. It will take about twenty minutes to get here from the center.

If you want to go here, you need a Cinque Terre Card. This card is mandatory if you want to go on the hiking trails. But it's definitely worth it, as the view is amazing! It's one of the most photogenic places in Cinque Terre.

Furthermore, it's also fun to hike in Cinque Terre. So if you're going to get the card, I'd definitely recommend hiking here as well.

Yet, you can also only take a photo here and then go back to Vernazza. Traveling by train in Cinque Terre is much faster.

To get here, you have to go underneath a fence. After that, you need to climb down a bit. This is definitely one of the best Instagram photo spots in Cinque Terre!

Vernazza from above

As you need to climb down a bit to reach this point, your photographer can be higher. The photo will be very different if you take it from above! It looks a bit as if you took it with a drone. I love that!

Blue water and colourful houses in Vernazza

If you want the water to be as blue as possible, the best time to go here is in the afternoon. Because of the angle of the sun at that time, the water looks very blue!

Girl looking at view in Vernazza

2. On the railing of the path going up in Manarola

The houses of Manarola are very photogenic. There are several places where you can take the perfect picture. But, this is definitely one of my favorite spots! This place belongs to the best Instagram photo spots in Cinque Terre.

You can find this railing when you're going up in Manarola. It looks as if the railing is very high. But, that isn't the case at all! If you walk for a while, you will get to a point where there are buildings and ground under the railing. Thus, you can sit there.

I love how spectacular this spot looks! It's one of the best photo spots in Cinque Terre for sure.

Girl sitting on a railing in Manarola

You can take the photo from far away, but also from a bit more up close!

Railing, colourful houses and a girl in Manarola

3. Next to the railing in Riomaggiore

Riomaggiore is a very cute village. It's especially beautiful because of the colorful Italian houses. This spot is next to the railing in Riomaggiore.

From here, you have the perfect view of the houses! Furthermore, you can also see the sea from here. This is a great combination.

Colourful houses in Riomaggiore

The photo below was early in the morning. The lighting is very different at that time. In Riomaggiore, I prefer the lighting in the afternoon. But the sunrises here are magical!

No matter what time you're here, it's one of the most photogenic places in Cinque Terre.

Pizza in Riomaggiore

4. Manarola on the path leading up

Another one of the best Instagram photo spots in Cinque Terre is this path. This is the same path as the one of photo spot two. But, this place is much closer to the houses. From here, you have an amazing view of the houses!

In the photo below, I'm looking at another path in Manarola. From there, you also have a great view of the houses. But, the path where I'm standing is much quieter! Thus, it's easier to get a photo without the crowds here.

Girl in yellow dress with Manarola in the background

The houses look so beautiful from this spot! If you're at this place, you should also have a look at the sea. It's gorgeous from here!

Girl looking at the houses in Manarola

You can make many different photos here. Try to vary where you're looking at and how close the camera is to you. If you do that, you'll have plenty of different pictures!

Girl looking at view in Manarola

This path belongs to the most photogenic places in Cinque Terre. It's stunning!

Walking in Manarola on a sunny day

5. Coastline view in Vernazza

This isn't a very recognizable spot for Cinque Terre. But it's one of the best Instagram photo spots for sure.

The nature of Vernazza is amazing. In combination with the blue water, it's very photogenic! Also, the boats look very pretty as well.

You can walk to this spot from the train station.

First, you should go to the bay. Then, you can go to the right. After walking for a while, you will see a church. Before the church, you can walk up the stairs and you'll arrive at an alley. If you go through the alley, you're at this amazing spot!

Coastline in Vernazza

6. Behind the fence at Manarola

If you walk up the path in Manarola, you will stumble upon this fence. I love this spot because from here you get an overview of the famous view in Manarola.

The houses look gorgeous and the blue water makes this place even more beautiful!

Girl next to fence in Manarola looking at houses

This is also a great place to stand for a while and admire the beauty of Manarola!

Colourful houses and a girl in Manarola

7. On the hiking trail from Vernazza to Monterosso

This is another one of the best Instagram photo spots in Cinque Terre! From here, you can see the amazing view from photo spot one again. Yet, this is a different angle and it's so pretty!

This is also along the hiking trail between Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. But this is even closer to the center of Vernazza!

View from hiking trail from Vernazza to Monterosso

8. Italian houses in Manarola

The Italian houses in Cinque Terre are amazing. If you love Italian architecture, you definitely love all the villages. It's also very beautiful to capture some houses from a bit closer.

The perfect place to do that is in the village of Manarola. When you get out of the train station and the tunnel, you'll immediately see pretty houses! This belongs to the best Instagram photo spots in Cinque Terre for sure!

Italian houses in Manarola

9. Rock in Riomaggiore

This spot in Riomaggiore is one of the most photogenic places in Cinque Terre for sure! The rocks are amazing for photos because you have a great view of the town from there.

Furthermore, it's also a lovely place to sit down for a while! Many people eat pizza here, and that's an amazing thing to do.

But, keep in mind that if the sea is rough, you cannot sit on the rocks.

Riomaggiore from the rocks

10. Ristorante Nuovo Eden

Looking for a place to have coffee with a view? Then Ristorante Nuovo Eden is the place to be for you! Going here is a very relaxing experience.

Besides coffee and other drinks, there's also good food here. This restaurant is in Monterosso al Mare.

Furthermore, this is also one of the best Instagram photo spots in Cinque Terre! The beach umbrella, water, and nature make this place very photogenic.

Coffee with a view in Monterosso al Mare

11. Beach umbrellas of Eden Beach

The colorful beach umbrellas of Eden Beach are very beautiful! This is a famous photo spot, and that isn't for no reason! The place looks gorgeous and it's so photogenic.

Orange and green beach umbrellas on Eden Beach

12. Rocks in Vernazza

The harbor of Vernazza is very pretty. It's a beautiful place to take photos in Cinque Terre.

The best spot is on the rocks in front of the harbor. From here, you have a beautiful view of the water and the harbor! The colorful buildings look gorgeous from here.

Girl standing on rocks in the harbour of Vernazza

13. Highest point in Riomaggiore

This spot is close to photo spot three! You only need to climb the stairs and then you're here.

I love that it's a bit higher and the railing looks different. It's one of the best photo spots in Cinque Terre.

From here, you can take perfect pictures of Riomaggiore!

Happy girl in Riomaggiore

The houses look so pretty! You can choose to capture many houses, but you can also capture a bit of the sea.

View of houses in Riomaggiore

Besides how photogenic the place is, it's also a great place to be! The atmosphere is great and the view is perfect.

Walking in Riomaggiore

14. Harbor of Riomaggiore

The harbor of Riomaggiore is very beautiful. It's definitely one of the most photogenic places in Cinque Terre! There are pretty colorful houses and the boats are so cute.

Harbour of Riomaggiore

15. Nessun Dorma

Nessun Dorma is one of the most Instagrammable places in Cinque Terre! The view from this restaurant in Manarola is unbelievable. But it's also a very romantic place to have lunch!

Besides the perfect view, the food here is delicious as well.

Lunch at Nessun Dorma in Manarola

16. Eden Beach from above

The colorful beach umbrellas in Monterosso al Mare are very photogenic. Besides photo spot eleven, you can also capture them here.

Above Eden Beach, you see them standing in a row. I love this view a lot! It definitely belongs to the best Instagram photo spots in Cinque Terre!

Overlooking Eden Beach in Monterosso al Mare

17. In front of Scoglio di Monterosso

Scoglio di Monterosso is a beautiful rock in Monterosso al Mare. The rock is very photogenic in combination with the blue water. Thus, it belongs to the best Instagram photo spots in Cinque Terre.

This is on Eden Beach. So you can combine taking this photo and the picture of photo spot eleven and sixteen!

Scoglio di Monterosso on Eden Beach

18. Train station of Manarola

The train station of Manarola is one of the most Instagrammable places in Cinque Terre! It looks very unique with the houses and the sea in the background.

So if you're waiting for the train, don't forget to take a picture! It's one of the best Instagram photo spots in Cinque Terre for sure.

The train station of Manarola

19. Train station of Riomaggiore

Another very photogenic train station is the one in Riomaggiore. It looks so pretty.

Furthermore, I love that photos here look different from other photos in Cinque Terre!

Waiting for the train in Riomaggiore

20. Other side of Eden Beach

Eden Beach is very photogenic, as this is already the fourth photo spot there!

The sea and nature here look so beautiful!

Blue water on Eden Beach in Monterosso al Mare

21. Manarola from the rocks

If you're going to the rocks in Manarola, you'll have a great view of the famous houses. But if you look at the other side the view is gorgeous as well!

The water is so blue here, it's stunning. If you're in Manarola, you'll immediately see the rocks! So it's not hard to get there.

Rocks and blue water in Manarola

22. Boarding point for the ferry in Manarola

This is the place where you will arrive if you go to Manarola by ferry. But it's also one of the most photogenic places in Cinque Terre!

The rocks here are gorgeous and so is the blue water.

Besides that, it's also a great place to relax for a while. It's also one of the secret spots in Cinque Terre.

Rocks, sea and girl in Manarola

23. Nature in Manarola

This place is very close to photo spot six. But it's the other side of Manarola. You have to look in the opposite direction of the bay.

The nature here is stunning and it's so photogenic! Thus, it belongs to the best Instagram photo spots in Cinque Terre!

Nature in Manarola

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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