"The First Village of the Cinque Terre" Top 5 Page for this destination Riomaggiore by sue_stone


Riomaggiore Travel Guide: 310 reviews and 780 photos

The Cinque Terre (Five Lands) region of Italy is located on the Ligurian Coast, an hour or so from Pisa.

I haven't yet visited the whole of Italy, but from what I've seen so far, my favourite place is the Cinque Terre. Ok, the Amalfi Coast is beautiful, but the Cinque Terre is captivating.

There are 5 picturesque villages perched on the cliffs and you can walk between them, amazing at the beauty that this region has to offer.

It is magic here - but don't tell everyone!


Riomaggiore is the first of the five Cinque Terre villages. This small village has a steep main street, lined with colourful homes and shops.

Bright coloured fishing boats bob in the small, rocky harbour and the rocks are covered with locals soaking up some Cinque Terre sunshine.


The other villages of the Cinque Terre are:

Manarola

Corniglia

Vernazza

Monterosso al Mare

  • Last visit to Riomaggiore: Sep 2007
  • Intro Updated Feb 22, 2008
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    JohanIsWeg Aug 9, 2009 at 7:34 PM Report Abuse

    Thanks for the excellent tip on the hikes from Riomaggiore to Monterosso - very helpful indeed!

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    Maurizioago Apr 7, 2008 at 4:56 AM Report Abuse

    Good page. Ciao!

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    Lhenne1 Mar 21, 2008 at 10:13 AM Report Abuse

    Love your tip on the Cinque Terre Trails. We hiked them on possibly the hottest day of August - I don't what my friends and I were thinking! But the views were spectacular and I didn't want to leave.

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    HORSCHECK Feb 20, 2008 at 2:02 PM Report Abuse

    Gorgeous updates here. I am surprised that you have used the lift for getting downwards instead of upwards. Oh well, yes, the Italians seem to have odd fruit salad, but I am glad to read that you got your daily ice creams fix. *winkygrin*

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    yumyum Feb 20, 2008 at 11:32 AM Report Abuse

    What a pittoresque intro photo! I always wanted to travel to this area, so I hope that I will one day.

  • stlcathy Jun 24, 2007 at 11:58 AM Report Abuse

    yes indeed. We found this place the first day of our 3-day visit and were back every day to cool off, have a beir and a little spuntino and watch the ships roll by. Bonus: prices were very reasonable.

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    toonsarah Jun 11, 2007 at 11:28 AM Report Abuse

    Gradually working my way along the coast as you see (if rather erratically!) Your great tips and beautiful photos continue to tempt us ;)

  • lalanterna Apr 7, 2007 at 10:16 AM Report Abuse

    thank You for Your kind words about our La Lanterna. Please, note our new e-mail address: ginomargaret@fastwebnet.it. Best regards

  • travelerb Jun 19, 2006 at 12:45 PM Report Abuse

    This is beautiful. It brings back very happy memories of one of my favourite spots on the planet. Yet another place we hope to return to soon!!

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    tini58de Jun 18, 2006 at 9:22 PM Report Abuse

    Wonderful page, Sue! I am so much looking forward to going there this coming September!

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