Riomaggiore, Italy

June 2017

Riomaggiore is the pretty harbor town. Walk around town and marina. Colorful murals
Best view - Top of the Town - ignore steps marked Marina Seacoast and continue to the church
Take the backstreet lanes up to the 13th century Fortress for spectacular views over the village and sea. For great coffee with a view, Bar Conchiglia has an upstairs terrace where you can watch the local battelli (boats) come in to dock and collect passenger moving on between villages.
Food
Fresh focaccia (Riomaggiore (Pa__ico RO5i pink building)
II Pescato Cucinato takeaway seafood shop - fried calamari bucket and beer; eat down at the wharf
in front of the station, to the left, is a restaurant. You have three options: On the left, you can take the stairs leading to the Via dell'Amore. Although this trail is currently closed, you should still take a look. Seize the occasion to have a glass of wine on the terrace of A Pié de Mà. (outdoor bar above the train station great view- across from harbour) Address: Via dell' Amore, 55, 19017 Riomaggiore SP, Italy Phone: +39 0187 921037

Walks:
Riomaggiore to Manarola hike is easy, flat, Loverś lane nice stroll before dinner
Riomaggiore to Portovenere (5 hours) This is probably one of the most beautiful hikes in the area, though not the easiest one. To get back to the Riomaggiore, you can take the boat
Santuario della Signora di Montenero Sanctuary built in the 14th century, high in the hills above Riomaggiore. From the square in front of the Promontory, you enjoy a magnificent view on the Cinque Terre coast up to Punto Mesco. You can see the 5 villages in one view. To reach the Santuario, take the Sentiero N° 3 from the center of Riomaggiore.Read more