Castello di Vernazza

Entry to the tower costs 2 euros, and you can pay by card. There are no restrooms at the top. Be prepared for a difficult and steep climb up the stairs, but the view at the top makes up for it. The view is magnificent, overlooking the port of Vernazza and the surrounding mountains, as well as the cascading mountains. You can climb to the top of the tower and admire the views from the terrace. The place is clean and well-maintained. It's worth a visit.

The Doria Tower goes way back to around the 11th century and was originally part of Vernazza’s medieval coastal defenses. Pirates, raiders, and all that drama. Today, it’s mostly ruins and a weathered tower, not a full-on castle, but you can still get a feel for what it was like keeping watch over the coast. Getting up there is a short but steep hike along narrow stone stairs. Once you reach the top, though? The view is insane: Vernazza’s colorful rooftops, the marina below, and the endless Mediterranean stretching out in front of you. Honestly, it makes every stair worth it. Entry is just €2 cash which is a tiny price for a front-row seat to one of the best panoramas in Cinque Terre. The tower itself isn’t going to blow your mind, but the view absolutely will. Take the stairs, grab your euros, and soak it in. Perfect for a chill afternoon, a sunset snap, or just staring at the sea with a beer or spritz in hand.

Very pretty with great veiw. There is a path downwards from the tower to swim. The water is gorgeous and there are some rocks which are fun to scale. Lots of college aged kids there, but its not too hard to find a place on the rocks to lie down

This is a cool viewing spot. Honestly, the most interesting thing was climbing the tiny stairs labyrinth to get up there. Remember to bring €2 to get in. It is really just a nice place to take pictures, the tower is no big deal.

Best view over the city I believe. Not a whole lot to see but it’s only 2 euros per person. If you’re older just be careful on the stairs!

The climb to the Doria Tower ruins is steep but short, and the payoff is one of the best views in Cinque Terre. The tower itself is a simple, weathered structure—what remains of an 11th-century coastal defense—but the panoramic view over the harbor, colorful village, and Ligurian Sea is absolutely worth the effort. Entry costs 2 euros, which you pay at a small booth just before reaching the tower, after you’ve already made the climb. Take your time and enjoy the perspective from one of the oldest lookout points on the coast.

Great view at the top, worth the short walk. Only a few euros to enter.

Fantastic Scenic Village! This is one of my favorite in the Cinque Terre. It has everything, it has shops, restaurants, etc. It is also not too small, not too big, it is really nice. I understand it can get quite busy in summer therefore i strongly suggest going out of the main season (summer). As we went in February and I already thought it was really packed (so not sure how you can really move around in summer). Anyhow strongly recommended visit from us !