Things to do in Riomaggiore

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  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visted cinque terre on a shore excursion which was a long drive from our cruise ship but it was definitely worth it.
    We feel in love with it as soon as we stepped off the train. It is so beautiful and can only imagine what it's like here when the weather is nice.
    We visited during November, so it was very quiet but plenty of shops and restaurants were still open.
    We would love to return to explore the area more, its definitely one of our favourite parts of Italy.
    Written 3 December 2023
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  • LostInTime
    Pittsburgh, PA11,753 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This little town on the water was very cool to see. It’s pretty small but offers some good photo options. The trains were pretty easy to get there. A nice thing to see.
    Written 24 February 2024
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  • Josh Trybuch
    Callander, Canada4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our experience with Roberto was absolutely amazing! He was such a lovely host and his passion for the wine making was evident and really made it a unique experience. My fiancé and I are still laughing at the jokes he made and the passion he clearly has for his craft. We spent about 90 minutes in the wine cellar with Roberto as the weather was too hot to walk to the Terrace, but it was worth every penny. Roberto talked us through the some of the history of Cinque Terra and the process of how the wine was made using some pictures and video and then we sat and drank a bottle of the wine with some fresh cheese that was provided to us. It was truly an amazing experience and would recommend to anyone visiting Riomaggiore or any of the other 5 towns.
    Written 31 August 2023
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  • John B
    North Haven, CT58 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You really need to love steps for this hike. It's really not an expert hike at all. A lot of handrails and a ton of steps, both up and down. It is not a casual stroll, it can be taxing. It took as about and hour and one half, my wife likes to take too many pictures. Gorgeous views and vistas are worth it. Bring water, a lot of water during those hot days. But the views and experience are amazing, and I plan on doing it again in the near future. The easier trail wiped out years back is being rebuilt, was told to open in 2024.
    Written 22 September 2023
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  • Mairwen1
    United Kingdom9,564 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Trail 2 is the series of paths that link the five Cinque Terre towns. Collectively they are known as the Sentiero Azzurro (SVA2), ’the Blue Path or ‘Trail 2’.
    It is an incredible hiking experience.
    We found ourselves walking along narrow, cliffside paths with jaw-dropping views over the Ligurian Sea and through vineyards where tight rows of vines were planted on impossible slopes along thin strips of land, supported by ancient drystone walls.
    There were wildflowers and monstrous agave plants overhanging the cliff edges but perhaps the highlight was the birds-eye view of each beautiful little town as we descended down into it.
    It is common for parts of Trail 2 to be closed at any given time. I’d recommend checking the Cinque Terre National Park website for updates.
    When we were there in May, we found the following trails closed:
    i) The Dell’Amore trail from Riomaggiore 592-1 (SVA2) to Manarola, due to re-open, July 2024. We took the alternate path, Trail 531 which was very steep and I’d think twice before doing it again.
    ii) The Manarola to Corniglia path 592-2 (SVA2) is closed and scheduled to re-open in 2024. We took the alternate path via Volastra, which was absolutely beautiful.
    iii) The Monterosso-Vernazza path was open when we were there, but has recently closed due to a landslide. I believe it’s only temporary.
    It is worth noting that most of the trails are free. You only pay for the Monterosso-Vernazza and Vernazza-Corniglia trails. They are covered by the Cinque Terre Card (€18.20 for one day) which also includes trains and buses or you can buy a hiking pass on its own for €7.50. We did both trails in the one day which was a long day but very manageable.
    Between Nov - March, all the trails are free.
    Written 19 January 2023
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  • BdgtTravel305
    Miami, FL853 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Short hike from the road (you can choose longer hike from the port) to the top of the hill for amazing views over Riomaggiore and the coast. Worth the effort, some of the steps were steep, to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and views. Beautiful!
    Written 17 May 2023
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  • AlbertSalichs
    Manresa, Spain11,524 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Piazza Vignaiolo is one of the old squares located in Riomaggiore, a wonderful fishing town in Cinque Terre National Park, in La Spezia, in the North of Italy. It is a very nice square in the old town, from where you can see a lot of fantastic building with different colours facade. Very nice view. Also you can see very beautiful views of coast and Mediterranean Sea. Very good place to walk, if you visit Riomaggiore.
    (Seel also Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre and Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore)
    Written 3 May 2020
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  • 17KAG
    Edmonton, Canada3,619 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stopped here for a look while doing our walking day around Riomaggiore. Beauatiful village church and view of the town.
    Written 2 December 2019
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  • Mairwen1
    United Kingdom9,564 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cantina 5 Terre, is a cooperative of local wine-growers, based in Groppo, just outside Manarola. 
You can taste the local wines here and they also sell a small selection of regional produce such as pestos, limoncello liqueur, olive oils and biscuits.
We stopped here when we walked past on our way to Volastra. It was a spur of the moment decision.
I’m glad we stopped because apart from the wines, we also saw a short video here on the traditional methods of cultivating and harvesting the Cinque Terre grapes. It was pretty mind-blowing. It is seriously hard to imagine how anyone manages to cultivate those vines on what look like impossibly steep slopes. Later when we were walking through the vineyards, it was helpful to have learnt something about how the vineyards.
We bought a small souvenir olive dish. Ridiculously, we also bought a couple of bottles of wine and then had to carry them in a backpack all the way uphill to Volastra and on to Corniglia. What were we thinking?
NOTE: The easiest way to visit the co-operative is on the Manarola/Volastra shuttle bus which will stop at Groppo if you want to jump off (free with Cinque Terre Card or pay €2.50)
    Written 20 January 2023
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  • Mairwen1
    United Kingdom9,564 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A minor sight in Riomaggiore which is eclipsed by the colourful marina. Most tourists don’t get as far as the castle and if you have a very tight itinerary, then you can give it a miss.
    Only the remnants of the original castle remain. It dates back to the 13th century, and was built in 1260 and, later, rebuilt by the Genoese in the 15th/16th centuries.
    What you see here are sections of the surrounding walls and two large, stubby circular towers.
    There are similar ruins of a 13th century castle in Vernazza but this one is much better. It’s much more substantial, is well maintained and you can go inside the tower here. The Oratorio di San Rocco, a small chapel, is also here.
    The castle’s commanding position, means that it has a panoramic view of the Ligurian coastline.
    Overall, if you are hiking any of the popular Cinque Terre trails, then you will constantly be coming across stunning lookout points so if you’re short of time, you could easily skip the castle.
    On the other hand, if you are not hiking, then the castle is a good chance to experience those breathtaking viewpoints that are so much a part of the Cinque Terre.
    NOTE: Entry is €2 and is not included in the Cinque Terre Card.
    Written 17 January 2023
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  • Mairwen1
    United Kingdom9,564 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Via Colombo is Riomaggiore’s main drag which runs uphill from the train station tunnel at a reasonably steep gradient
    It’s colourful and lively but it’s also very, very crowded during the day. Walking along here is can be more like packing a scrum, than taking a leisurely stroll.
    This is a good place to try the local street food - cones of mixed fried seafood. Several places sell the cones but Tutti Fritti was a good one (€7 for a small cone).
    We also had a quick and cheap breakfast of focaccia and pastries from a small bakery called Panificio Rose (the potato and rosemary was my pick).
    At the other end of the food spectrum, Il Grottino was a very nice restaurant near the start of the street.
    Above the shops, the tower houses have colourful facades in mostly pastel yellow, mustard, terracotta and salmon colours. With the green mountains looming in the background, it’s very picturesque.
    From Via Colombo, you can also walk up to the castle and the small chapel, the Oratorio San Rocco. When you reach the the Post Office, a small set of stairs called Scalinata della Valle takes you to Via Pecunia which leads to the castle.
    Overall, a walk up Via Colombo is a good way to explore Riomaggiore, eating your way as you go.
    Written 19 January 2023
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  • LostInTime
    Pittsburgh, PA11,753 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very nice water front town. It was easy to get here by train. The town offers great opportunities for pictures. There is a harbor and some shops. I liked it.
    Written 24 February 2024
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