Riomaggiore
Riomaggiore is the southernmost of the five Cinque Terre villages, with houses stacked above a small harbor and coastal trails starting nearby.
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Riomaggiore is a village on the Ligurian coast of northwest Italy and the southernmost of the five Cinque Terre villages. Its houses climb a narrow valley that opens onto a small harbor, and the lanes between them are steep, with many stairs. The village is inside Cinque Terre National Park, and the terraced hillsides above it are planted with vines and olive trees.
Riomaggiore suits first-time visitors who want a coastal walk, sea views and a village to explore on foot. Regional trains from La Spezia serve the village, so a day trip is simple. The streets are quieter in the evening after day visitors leave, so a night gives a different view of the place. Spring and early autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking, while summer is busy. Expect many stairs, so pack light shoes and a bag you can carry. Plan at least a day, or a night or two if you want to hike more than one stretch of trail.
Riomaggiore in five
- Get the park card before you walkMost coastal paths in the Cinque Terre National Park need a paid card, and some versions include the local trains. Check the park's official page for the current options, trail status and closures.Cinque Terre
- Check the Via dell'Amore before you plan on itThe cliffside path to Manarola has been closed and reopened in stages after landslides. Look at the park's page for its current status and entry rules, since they have changed more than once.Manarola
- Take the train between villagesThe local trains link the five villages in minutes and avoid steep roads. Cars are a poor idea here, since parking is limited and the lanes are narrow.
- Sleep in the village for the evening quietDay-trip crowds thin after about 5pm, and the harbor and the sunset are the best part of the day. Book early for summer and expect steep stairs to many rooms.
- Add Porto Venere for a calmer coastSeasonal boats and a short bus ride from La Spezia reach the harbor town at the gulf's tip, a quieter alternative to the villages.Porto Venere
Need to know
- Airport
- Pisa (PSA) or Genoa (GOA), then train to La Spezia
- Getting there
- Local train from La Spezia, about 10 min; Cinque Terre Express
- Getting around
- On foot with steep steps; trains between villages
- Best base
- Riomaggiore for trains; La Spezia for lower prices
- Time needed
- 1 day, or 1 to 2 nights with trails
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh11°Low6°Quiet, closuresJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 123 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, closures
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Cool, calmFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 127 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, calm
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Early springMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Early spring
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Fresh, greenAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 92 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Fresh, green
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh19°Low14°Warm, trailsMayRain
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, trails
- JuneClear9 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°SwimmingJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Swimming
- JulyClear6 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Hot, crowdedJulyClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, crowded
- AugustClear8 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Peak crowdsAugustClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 86 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak crowds
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh24°Low17°Warm, calmerSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 134 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calmer
- OctoberRain12 rainy daysHigh19°Low14°Mild, quieterOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 219 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberRain14 rainy daysHigh15°Low10°Rain, landslidesNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 188 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, landslides
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Quiet, coldDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 146 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, cold
Average daily high and low in La Spezia, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Riomaggiore
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 58%
- Wind
- 31 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
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02:34 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today18°13°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed17°12°21%Wednesday: Rain. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 21%.
- Thu17°12°19%Thursday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 19%.
- Fri16°12°48%Friday: Rain. High 16°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Sat15°10°37%Saturday: Rain. High 15°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 37%.
- Sun16°10°35%Sunday: Rain. High 16°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 35%.
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Every year
- Feb–MarCarnival of ViareggioLucca, a day trip
- Jul–AugFestival PucciniPisa, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Manarolaabout 5 min by trainColorful houses on a rocky point and a famous sunset view.Read the guide
- La Speziaabout 10 min by trainThe rail hub and a cheaper base with a harbor promenade.Read the guide
- Porto Venereabout 45 min by boat or bus from La SpeziaA quieter harbor town with a church on the rocks.Read the guide
Before you go to Riomaggiore
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Rules for Riomaggiore, checked
- Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Declare cash above the EU limit when you enter or leave Italy. Check the current rules with the customs agency (ADM) before you travel.Source
- Stay on marked trails and check trail passes and closures on the Cinque Terre National Park site before you walk.Source
Plan around Riomaggiore
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guideCinque TerreVillages, trails and the park card
Read the guideManarolaThe next village up the coast
Read the guideLa SpeziaThe rail hub and cheaper base
Read the guidePorto VenereA quieter harbor town at the gulf's tip
Read the guideItaly by train off-peakHow to price regional rail legs
Read the guideRiomaggiore FAQ
Is Riomaggiore worth visiting?
Yes, as the easiest of the five villages to reach from La Spezia and the start of the coast's trails. It is steep and crowded at midday, so plan for early or late hours.
Should you stay in Riomaggiore or Manarola?
Riomaggiore has more rooms and more restaurants, with a short walk to the station. Manarola is smaller and more photogenic. Both are quiet at night, so choose by price and the climb to your door.
How do you get to Riomaggiore?
By local train from La Spezia in about ten minutes, or on the Cinque Terre Express from Genoa or Pisa with a change. There is no easy road access, and a car is not needed.
How long do you need in Riomaggiore?
A few hours for the harbor and the lanes, or a day with a walk to Manarola. Stay a night if you want the evening light and fewer crowds.
Is the Cinque Terre card worth it?
If you plan to hike the paths or ride the local trains more than once, yes. Check the park's official page for current card types, trail closures and what each card includes before you buy.