{"id":4348,"date":"2013-06-27T17:55:04","date_gmt":"2013-06-27T15:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=4348"},"modified":"2020-04-27T16:51:41","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T15:51:41","slug":"where-is-the-italian-riviera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-is-the-italian-riviera","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the Italian Riviera (And What Is It?)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With its spectacular seaside and scenery, the Italian Riviera makes for one of the best destinations in Italy. But where exactly is the Italian Riviera\u2014and what does it include? Here&#8217;s what you need to know to plan a trip to this gorgeous stretch of coastline<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-is-the-italian-riviera\/#What_is_the_Italian_Riviera\" >What\u00a0is the Italian Riviera?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-is-the-italian-riviera\/#Where_is_the_Italian_Riviera\" >Where\u00a0is the Italian Riviera?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Italian_Riviera\"><\/span><em>What<\/em>\u00a0is the Italian Riviera?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4368\" style=\"width: 368px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/8581735417_e0a9c57f4c_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4368\" class=\"wp-image-4368 \" title=\"Where is the Italian Riviera, and does it include the Cinque Terre?\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/8581735417_e0a9c57f4c_z.jpg\" alt=\"The Cinque Terre, on the Italian Riviera in Liguria\" width=\"358\" height=\"239\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vernazza, a gem of the Cinque Terre\u2014and of the Italian Riviera. Photo by Peter Stewart Photography<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In short, the Italian Riviera is a stretch of coastline. It&#8217;s also an enchanting mix of history, pristine beaches, panoramic views, vibrantly colored homes and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-in-liguria-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mouthwatering regional cuisine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, lovers of\u00a0<em>la dolce vita<\/em>\u00a0and artists, writers, celebrities and royalty have been flocking to this\u00a0glamorous destination since the 1800s\u2014and it&#8217;s easy to see why! There&#8217;s something for everyone: picturesque hiking along the Cinque Terre, music and glitz in Sanremo, open air markets in Ventimiglia, parks in Portofino, and dozens of quaint waterfront towns along miles of clear blue water. The list goes on and on!<\/p>\n<p>The most popular time to visit the Italian Riviera is during the summer to enjoy the beaches. But there&#8217;s plenty to do in the offseason, too. Winters are usually mild, and perfect for exploring the Italian Riviera&#8217;s stunning parks and museums. (In fact, the above photo of the beach in Cogoleto was taken in the winter!).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_Italian_Riviera\"><\/span><em>Where<\/em>\u00a0is the Italian Riviera?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If we&#8217;ve sold you on the beauty of this spectacular corner of Italy, the next question is&#8230; where is it, exactly?<\/p>\n<p>The Italian Riviera lies in the northwestern corner of Italy, in the region of Liguria. It stretches along the Ligurian sea from the Italian-French border to the Tuscan border. (Want to know more about regions like Liguria and Tuscany? Don&#8217;t miss our <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-by-region\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide to the regions of Italy<\/a>!)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4380\" style=\"width: 483px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Map-of-liguria-map-en-wiki.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4380\" class=\" wp-image-4380 \" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Map-of-liguria-map-en-wiki.gif\" alt=\"Italian riviera map\" width=\"473\" height=\"260\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map of the Italian Riviera, from the French border in the west to La Spezia in the east<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Italian Riviera itself is divided into two parts. East of Liguria&#8217;s capital city of Genoa, it&#8217;s called the\u00a0<em>Riviera di Levante<\/em>\u00a0(\u201cthe coast of the rising sun\u201d). West of Genoa, it&#8217;s the\u00a0<em>Riviera di Ponente<\/em> (\u201cthe coast of the setting sun\u201d).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4371\" style=\"width: 394px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/7281742930_40fc8178b5_z1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4371\" class=\" wp-image-4371 \" title=\"Genoa, a city in the Italian Riviera\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/7281742930_40fc8178b5_z1.jpg\" alt=\"Genoa in Liguria Italy\" width=\"384\" height=\"257\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The port of Genoa, the area&#8217;s capital. Photo by mariejirousek (Flickr)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Luckily, depending on where your travels in Italy take you, getting to the Italian Riviera can be pretty easy. Genoa has an international airport, central train station (with lots of trains coming in from Milan, Florence, Rome, and Venice), and port, with cruise ships docking from all over the world. And Genoa makes a great jumping-off point for exploring the rest of the area. (If you&#8217;re planning on taking public transport in the region, don&#8217;t miss our <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/cinque-terre\/train\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how-to guide to the Cinque Terre train<\/a>!).<\/p>\n<p>Ready to start the journey? Popular destinations along the Italian Riviera, starting from the Italian-French border and working east,\u00a0include Ventimiglia, Sanremo, Alassio, Savona, Genoa,\u00a0Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Sestri Levante, and, of course, the incredibly popular Cinque Terre. Beauty can be found on just about every inch of this coast, but what makes it so fascinating is that every town, large or small, is unique and characteristic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4372\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/5125609593_1816c6ff72_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4372\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4372 \" title=\"Why visit the Italian Riviera\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/5125609593_1816c6ff72_z.jpg\" alt=\"Savona, a town on the Italian Riviera\" width=\"640\" height=\"164\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Savona, a gorgeous town on the Italian Riviera. Photo by Tiziano Caviglia<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Have you ever been to the Italian Riviera? What did you think? 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