What to do and see in Italian Riviera, Liguria: The Best Outdoor Activities

July 17, 2021 Jana Sager

Liguria, or the Italian Riviera, boasts a bounty of beaches and resort towns, such as tiny but tony Portofino and stylish Rapallo. Hiking trails lead from Portofino to the villages of Cinque Terre. The Riviera of the Setting Sun runs north from Genoa to the French border. Connected by an extensive rail network, most towns make easy daytrips from one another. Genoa is the region's principal city and is home to attractions from its famous Cathedral and the Palazzo Reale to an excellent aquarium.
Restaurants in Italian Riviera

1. Cinque Terre footpaths

Italy
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Cinque Terre footpaths

2. Pista Ciclabile Area 24 - Sanremo

Sanremo Italy +39 349 491 6209 http://www.area24spa.it/it/node/90
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,350 reviews

Pista Ciclabile Area 24 - Sanremo

Reviewed By Macduff83 - Nice, France

Great cycle path, which runs right next to the sea from Ospedaletti to San Lorenzo al Mare. Great for families and there are lots of places along the line renting bicycles and 4-seater pedal cars. Being an old railway line, it's almost completely flat and passes through tunnels along the route. It gets very busy in the summer, and the occasional 'peloton' pass along very quickly considering the amount of young kids so keep an eye out. Great restaurants in San Lorenzo, and brilliant ice creams at the gelateria in Arma di Taggia which is along the road, though the ice cream is a couple of minutes detour towards the seafront

3. Baia dei Saraceni

Loc. Varigotti, Varigotti, Finale Ligure Italy +39 019 681 6023
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4.5 based on 786 reviews

Baia dei Saraceni

4. Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza

19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy +39 02 0011 http://www.baladescotieres.com/Cinque_Terre/Sentiero_Azzurro.php
Excellent
66%
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4.5 based on 3,696 reviews

Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza

Reviewed By CToohill - Whanganui, New Zealand

Breathtaking views from this (sometimes) challenging hike. Now there is a ticket to buy to be able to do the hike, but it means that the path is well looked after and very safe! It was a great experience! And when finally Monterosso came to sight, we had a feeling of achievement!!

5. San Michele di Pagana

Via San Michele di Pagana, Rapallo Italy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 274 reviews

San Michele di Pagana

6. Cinque Terre Trails

Riomaggiore to Monterroso Italy +39 0187 732987 http://www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.cinque.terre/Eiti.php
Excellent
66%
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4.5 based on 2,302 reviews

Cinque Terre Trails

Reviewed By pradumana2016

Visited 3 towns out of 5 in cinque terre, Rio maggiore, Manarola and Monterosso. Drove first to Manarola from La Spezia, car park is about 1 km uphill, then have to walk to the sea, Manarola is most picturesque among the five towns, must visit, walk back upto the parking was little tiring, however the train station is very near to the sea and right at the bottom. Next was Monterosso, this is only town with a sandy beach. Parking is right next to the beach. Good for a swim. Last was Rio maggiore on way back to la spezia, walk is about 500-700 Meter from car park which is again uphill, with train station in between. Good restaurants at Rio maggiore and Manorola , specially one on the hill top at Manarola. The other two towns are more or less same and can be skipped if running short of time.

7. Bay of Silence

Via Portobello, Sestri Levante Italy http://www.sestri-levante.net/it/servizi-turistici/categoria/7/tipologia/8/servizio/1347
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,729 reviews

Bay of Silence

Reviewed By rogerc631 - Cleethorpes, United Kingdom

We have been visiting Sestri Levante regularly for over 40 years and the Baia Del Silenzio has to be one for the most scenic parts of the Ligurian coast - if you’re up for a healthy walk/climb then I highly recommend you go up the well-marked footpath to Punta Manara (40-odd minutes walk each way) and you will get an unforgettable view of the bay of silence.

8. Varigotti Beach

Via Aurelia, Varigotti, Finale Ligure Italy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 672 reviews

Varigotti Beach

9. Bagni Colombo Andora

Via Capri Passeggiata Ponente, 17051, Andora Italy +39 0182 196 5142 [email protected] http://spiaggiaandora.it/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Bagni Colombo Andora

10. Hike the Punta Manara

Via XXV Aprile, 89, 16039, Sestri Levante Italy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 363 reviews

Hike the Punta Manara

Reviewed By Mihai2113 - Iasi, Romania

The path starts from Sestri Levante and it offers beautifull views. It should be on the list if you're there.

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