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Coastal Villages

Fishing nets still dry on the docks here. These are the coastal villages where the tide schedule matters more than the tourist season.

Hiking scenic trails in Cinque Terre, Italy, with coastal village views and Mediterranean vistas
Cinque Terre hiking trail views (Kyle Kroeger / ViaTravelers)

Characterful seaside hamlets where fishing culture, small harbors, and daily tides shape life. Expect slow travel rhythms, fresh catch meals, and photogenic lanes that tumble down to the water.