If you plan on visiting The Dolomites, Lake Como, Milan, Venice, Cinque Terre, or Florence and the Tuscany Region... This guide was made to help make your trip an adventure!

Dolomites, Rocca Pietore, Province of Belluno, Italy

Cinque Terre, SP, Italy

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Lake Como, Italy

Tuscany, Italy

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Ultimate Northern Italy: Top Destinations, Sights, & Activities

Welcome to the Italian Riviera, a coastal paradise where timeless beauty meets Mediterranean allure. This travel guide invites you to explore the enchanting towns that grace this captivating stretch of the Ligurian Sea – from the glamorous shores of Portofino to the coastal elegance of Santa Margherita Ligure, the maritime majesty of Genova, the gateway city of La Spezia, and the iconic Cinque Terre with its colorful cliffside villages. Each destination offers a unique experience, combining rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. 

This is what you will find in this super complete itinerary: 
- Important tips before traveling
- Points of interest in each place
- Activities and recommendations in each destination
- The best local restaurants. You will find diverse type of dining options (fine dining, local food, budget friendly restaurants)
- Accommodation options for every budget 

The destinations covered:
- Genova
- Santa Margherita de Ligure 
- Portofino 
- La Spezia 
- Cinque Terre 


Cinque Terre, La Spezia, Italia

Santa Margherita Ligure, Génova, Italia

Riomaggiore, La Spezia, Italia

Génova, Italia

Vernazza, La Spezia, Italia

Portofino, Génova, Italia

Monterosso al Mare, La Spezia, Italia

Italian Riviera, Italia

Italian Riviera 

Cinque Terre is one of the most popular summer destinations in Italy. This Ligurian town is known for its bright, beautiful pastel colored buildings, hiking trails over rugged coastlines, fresh seafood, delicious focaccia and decadent pesto.  It's a must visit, so save this guide to discover where to go and what to see in Cinque Terre.

Liguria, Italy

Italy

Monterosso al Mare, SP, Italy

Ligurian Riviera, Italy

Ultimate Guide to Cinque Terre

Focaccia, hike, pasta, hike, sleep, repeat.

Hiking the Blue Trail in Cinque Terre

This guide is perfect for anyone who's visiting Cinque Terre because I go in deep details ( that no one will tell you about),  I give you restaurant and accommodation reccomendations and many useful tips so that you can have the time of your life while visiting.

This guide contains:
-Useful tips and warnings
-Dos and don'ts
-Must see things in each of the villages + one extra village ( a little suprise)
-Restaurant reccommendations
-Other food reccommendations (ice cream, slushie, focaccia, bruscheta, burrata, wine....)
-Accommodation recccommendations


Cinque Terre, SP, Italija

Corniglia, SP, Italija

Riomaggiore, SP, Italija

Manarola, SP, Italija

Vernazza, SP, Italija

Porto Venere, SP, Italija

Monterosso al Mare, SP, Italija

The most magical One day in Cinque Terre

Imagine a string of five vibrant pearls strung along a rugged coastline. This is Cinque Terre, where pastel-painted houses tumble down cliffsides, meeting the sparkling turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. Unlike the bustling French Riviera, Cinque Terre offers a slower pace, a place to wander cobbled streets and savor the charm of a bygone era.

Hike between villages on breathtaking trails, breathing in the salty air and the scent of lemon groves. Dive into hidden coves for a refreshing swim, or simply relax on a sun-warmed rock, mesmerized by the endless blue horizon.  For a taste of adventure, explore the dramatic cliffs and hidden inlets by kayak, or delve into the underwater world teeming with colorful marine life.

Cinque Terre is a place where time seems to slow down, inviting you to reconnect with nature's beauty and the simple pleasures of life.

This guide includes:
- introductory note
- places to visit (museums and cultural venues, open squares, beaches and others)
- restaurants and coffeeshops
- photo spots

Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)

Ligúria, Itália

Cinque Terre, Spezia, Itália

Corniglia, Spezia, Itália

Itália

Riomaggiore, Spezia, Itália

Manarola, Spezia, Itália

Vernazza, Spezia, Itália

Portovenere, Spezia, Itália

Monterosso al Mare, Spezia, Itália

Get Lost (But Not Really) in Cinque Terre

Disclaimer: It was more like 2.5 days because I was in Pisa for part of it, but I feel like I still got a lot done as if I were there for 3. 

I visited 3 of the 5 villages in Cinque Terre. Sadly, there was a train strike while I was there so that is why I couldn't make it to Vernazza and Monterosso. This is something to keep in mind while traveling in Italy. I had no idea there was a train strike until I got there and that definitely shaped my itinerary as the train is a main resource for transportation in Italy.

This guide is part of my 12 day trip to Italy as a solo female foodie thrill seeker that I took back in March 2022.  

📍Manarola
📍Riomaggiore
📍Corniglia 

🛏️ Airbnb experience - high quality, best location (water front views with balcony) and affordable rates
🚆 Transportation tips
🍴 Good and bad eats...focusing on local + non-touristy spots
🏞️ Scenic photo spots with map coordinates
🛍️ Souvenir tips with map coordinates

Cinque Terre in 3 days

Corniglia, SP, Italy

Riomaggiore, SP, Italy

Manarola, SP, Italy

Vernazza, SP, Italy

Porto Venere, SP, Italy

Cinque Terre

Riomaggiore Beach

Unlike many of the sandy beaches in Italy, the Spiaggia di Riomaggiore is composed of smooth pebbles, which can be a bit uncomfortable to walk on barefoot. However, the pebbles also give the beach a unique and attractive appearance.

The waters surrounding the Spiaggia di Riomaggiore are typically crystal-clear and inviting, making it a great place for swimming and snorkeling.The beach can be reached by foot from the village of Riomaggiore. It is a bit of a walk downhill, but the views along the way are worth it. You can also take a boat from one of the neighboring villages.

In Riomaggiore there is a public beach of boulders with crystal water east of the village.

From the railway station follow the tunnel and the sign to "marina".

Visit the harbor and take the stairs to the left and it will wind around to the ferry dock.

Just past there and you will reach the stony beach. 

Riomaggiore Beach

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