Vernazza is a town and comune situated in the province of La Spezia within the Liguria region of northwestern Italy. It serves as one of the five constituent towns that comprise the renowned Cinque Terre region.
Located as the fourth town heading north, Vernazza is characterized by its lack of car traffic and its status as one of the most authentic fishing villages on the Italian Riviera. It is notable for being the only natural port in the Cinque Terre and is well-known for its elegant houses.