Riomaggiore is a stunning cliffside village that greets you almost immediately after stepping off the train. The station itself is perched above the sea and connects to the town via a pedestrian tunnel, making arrival feel like a cinematic reveal. Just beyond the tunnel, you’ll find Via Colombo — the main street lined with gelato shops, seafood spots, and cozy wine bars. It’s a compact but lively area, perfect for grabbing a bite or wandering uphill toward the castle and church for panoramic views.
The station area also serves as a launch point for the famous Via dell’Amore trail, which hugs the coastline toward Manarola. Even if the trail is closed, the nearby National Park visitor center offers maps and info for alternative hikes. Riomaggiore’s harbor is just a short walk downhill and is one of the best places to catch the sunset or watch fishing boats bob in the water. Whether you’re here for a quick stop or a longer stay, the village blends convenience with charm in a way that’s...
Read more📍 Riomaggiore Train Station – Cinque Terre, Italy 🇮🇹 A small but very convenient train stop 🚆 at the edge of Riomaggiore. From here you can easily travel between the Cinque Terre villages 🌊🚉 within minutes using the regional trains. The station is connected to the town by a pedestrian tunnel 🚶♂️ that leads directly into the colorful village streets 🏡. Ticket machines 🎟️ and counters are available, though trains can be crowded during peak times 🚶♀️🚶♂️. Its location makes exploring the coast quick and easy—perfect for day trips. 🙌
📍 Riomaggiore Village – Cinque Terre, Italy 🇮🇹 After an evening hike 🥾, we headed to Riomaggiore to enjoy the sunset view 🌅 over the sea and stayed for dinner 🍝🍷 in the village. The colorful houses stacked along the cliffs 🏡 and the small harbor 🚤 looked magical in the golden light ✨. It was the perfect ending to a day in Cinque Terre—scenic, relaxing, and full...
Read morePredatory behavior from this station ticket checker. There really should be a sign telling tourists to buy the Cinque Terra card instead of the Italia Card for train rides. We bought the wrong card(didnt see an option for Cinque Terra card) and the guy fined us €120 when we got off the train here. Thats an extra €120 charge on top of the €58 we already paid for the other card. No sympathy for tourists who couldn’t navigate their complicated train station ticket machine. We were spending well over a thousand USD to stay here for a few days, and felt like he was taking advantage of our honest mistake. A fine for having no train ticket is expected, but fining us after we paid €58 for a “useless” ticket? Why even sell us that ticket to begin with? Tourists, beware of...
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