Cinque Terre guide
🇮🇹 Packing List
What to pack for Cinque Terre
In May, Cinque Terre is typically mild, 14 to 21°c (14°C to 21°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Cinque Terre essentials
- Weather: Mild, 14 to 21°C
- Light clothes
- Hiking shoes
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Smart casual is appropriate for most settings. Dress modestly when visiting religious sites — cover shoulders and knees.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Tap water in all Cinque Terre villages is safe to drink from the mains. Food hygiene standards are well-maintained. Note: restaurants here are busiest at lunch (boats and day-trippers); dinner is more relaxed.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/F/L plugs, 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Euro (EUR)