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

Cinque Terre, SP, Italy

Italy

Monterosso al Mare, SP, Italy

Ligurian Riviera, Italy

Ultimate Guide to Cinque Terre

Indulge in the perfect Italian escape with a day in Cinque Terre. Known for its bright, colorful buildings and crystal-clear water, Cinque Terre consists five towns that make up a large chunk of the Italian Riviera. It is possible to spend days in Cinque Terre, but for those who are on a time crunch, it is possible that you have to do it all in a day. In this guide, we’ll be sharing our favorite spots, the things you can't miss, and the perfect way to do it all in one day. All transportation expenses in this guide are quoted from rome2rio.com.

Corniglia, SP, Italy

Riomaggiore, SP, Italy

Manarola, SP, Italy

Vernazza, SP, Italy

Italian Riviera, Italy

Cinque Terre in One Day: The Best Way

Your comprehensive 10-day Italian escape including:
- Full itinerary in and out of Milan including Venice, Florence and Cinque Terre 🇮🇹
- 10+ hotels  🏨
- 30+ restaurants 🍝
- Recommended day trips to Tuscany and Lake Como 🍷
- Advice on exploring Italy via train 🚞

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Lake Como, Italy

Tuscany, Italy

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Summer Northern Italy Getaway

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

Porto Venere, SP, Italy

Cinque Terre

A detailed 3-days itinerary to enjoy Cinque Terre on a romantic weekend

Cinque Terre, SP, Italia

Corniglia, SP, Italia

Riomaggiore, SP, Italia

Manarola, SP, Italia

Vernazza, SP, Italia

Monterosso al Mare, SP, Italia

A Weekend in Cinque Terre

This discounted custom guide (40 recs) was built for a weeklong sisters' trip across the French and Italian Riviera.

Their criteria:
✨ A cute, less-touristy town as their base on the French Riviera
✨ A few days exploring the Italian Riviera, including the beautiful Cinque Terre
✨ Round-trip travel in/out of Nice
✨ Seven days to wander and relax

What's inside:

✨ They were looking for beach recommendations, stand-out restaurants, and some ideas of places to visit however, they prioritized wandering at their own pace and relaxing

This custom guide normally costs 75$ and was tailored to the client's interests, however, is a great 7-day itinerary for anyone visiting the French and Italian Rivieras for the first time! 

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Nice, France

French Riviera, France

Menton, France

Monaco

1 week in the French & Italian Riviera (custom guide) ✨

Ristorante La Torre

If you prefer to enjoy your views with a cold glass of Cinque Terre white wine and a decadent bowl of pasta, this is the spot. Be aware that it is super popular, so be sure to make a reservation.


I'd go here for the views alone! Has an excellent reputation with stunning views. You might have better luck getting a table with a view right when they open and at lunch time.

This is quite the hike up to the restaurant, so be prepared & make sure it is open first! 

Ristorante La Torre

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