Before you go

Your trip to Riomaggiore.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Riomaggiore – Ligúria Destination Cinque Terre about 118 km from Gênova

How to get there

Aeroporto di Pisa-San Giusto Galileo Galilei (PSA) Pisa · 102 km
Aeroporto di Genova Cristoforo Colombo (GOA) Gênova · 129 km
Stazione di Riomaggiore 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before buying. In season there are boats to the other villages and to Portovenere.

How many days

Half a day for the village, the castle and the Via dell'Amore. With a full day you can include Portovenere. Being close to La Spezia, it's a convenient base.

When to go

Spring and early autumn usually have good weather and fewer people. In summer, from June to August, the village receives many daytime visitors; at night it is quieter.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The train stops next to the centre and links Riomaggiore to La Spezia in a few minutes. Car access to the centre is restricted and parking spaces for visitors are scarce.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Riomaggiore

Morning
Via dell'Amore
Start with the Via dell'Amore, with a reserved time slot, walking to Manarola. Return by train.
Afternoon
Portovenere
In season, take the boat from the marina to Portovenere and have lunch there between 12:30 and 14:30. Out of season, go via La Spezia by train and bus.
Late afternoon
Castle and old town
Back in Riomaggiore, go up to the castle and the church of San Giovanni Battista and descend through the streets of the old town.
Evening
Marina at night
End at the marina, with the houses lit up, and have dinner from about 7:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Riomaggiore the first village leaving La Spezia?

Yes. It's the first stop of the regional train, about 8 minutes from La Spezia.

Where does the Via dell'Amore begin?

In Riomaggiore. The route is one-way to Manarola, with a reservation and the Cinque Terre Card.

How to go from Riomaggiore to Portovenere?

By boat in season, or by train to La Spezia and then by bus to Portovenere.

Do I need to validate the train ticket?

If the ticket is paper, validate it before boarding at the station machines. The digital ticket already includes date and time.

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