Corniglia is suspended between land and sea, as it's the only one of the five villages that is inaccessible by sea.
The roman hamlet, surrounded by vineyards and terraces, is perched on a cliff at a height of 100 meters that directly faces the sea; to arrive in the town, you have to go up the “Lardarina”, a long brick stairway (377 steps).
To reach this town by sea, with a boat excursion, you'll be able to admire it in all its majesty.