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Real Name: davequ
Lives In: Penistone, UK
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Riomaggiore

by davequ - last update: Jun 15, 2005

Hiking, sunsets, and doing nothing

Riomaggiore: looking north up the Ligurian coast
Riomaggiore is the first of 5 towns north on the Italian Riviera between Pisa / La Spezia and Genova.

While it appears that Vernazza gets the lion's share of the press and kudos from travelers, I picked Riomaggiore for a home base in the Cinque Terre and was glad I did.

I stayed at an excellent hotel with an unbelieveable view from my terrace.

Cinque Terre, especially the first 4 towns from Riomaggiore to Vernazza is a good place to go to & really lay back, unwind and take a break from, silly as it sounds, a fast-paced & exciting vacation.

I chose to visit the Cinque Terre in the fall (October) after much of the summer tourism had ceased for the year.
The pace slows down, the beauty, while subtle, is everywhere. Riomaggiore was the perfect place to practice my favorite pastimes: eating; hiking; relaxing; and essentially doing nothing.
I really hope to get a chance to return to the Cinque Terre in the fall again.

Riomaggiore Harbor and cliffs

Dwellings on the cliffs at the outmost part of the harbor.

Such excellent hiking, even in town, up all the steep steps and alleys.

Cinque Terre has such beautiful sunsets

No one in their right mind misses "magic hour" and sunset in Cinque Terre, no matter what villiage you happen to be in at the time.
I only wish I had brought a higher resolution digital camera and a monster 35mm with lenses, filters and a tripod (next time I will)

Sunsets are pretty ho-hum to me, but in the Cinque Terre, they are majestic and the highlight of the day.
Sunset from il Castello in Vernazza

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Pros:"Beautiful ocean and colored sky; laid back; good local food; beautiful vistas and hiking"
Cons:"Too many tourists in the summer months; go in the fall"
In A Nutshell:"In the off season, Cinque Terre is fantastic, with Riomaggiore and Vernazza being my favorite towns"
davequ's Riomaggiore Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
 
Restaurants
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Shopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2

davequ's Riomaggiore Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Sunset from the Terrace in RiomaggioreOctober, 2001 5
Fearless cliff swimmers in VernazzaOctober, 2001 3
Hotel Villa ArgentinaOctober, 2001 4

Comments for davequ about Riomaggiore
BruceDunning Fri Aug 21, 2009 23:48 UTC
 You certainly have found the nice colorful sites to capture pictures. The comments enhance the village and it is a great presentation.
jelw Sun May 6, 2007 12:51 UTC
 Fantastic photos! The one featured on the VT home page from your general tip is like a mystical painting. The cajones of the cliff swimmers are truly amazing. Wonderful stuff here, thanks.
firechick Sat Dec 30, 2006 18:55 UTC
 Great hotel story and what a beautiful view.
ivanab Mon Oct 9, 2006 10:57 UTC
 such a nice page....just to look the pictures and I already feel more relaxed.
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