One of five picturesque towns along the northwest coast; not an island.
North to south: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore.
We visited Italy in the summer of 2010.
Stayed in Monterosso for a week. Swam in the Ligurian Sea. Beautiful beach with rows of brightly colored umbrellas.
Took the day-long round-trip boat ride from Monterosso & back.
Stopped & hiked around Vernazza for a few hours. Then Riomaggiore later. Took many photos.
Stunningly gorgeous. Glad we had the opportunity to travel there.