Hotels in Italian Riviera, Italy

The Italian Riviera stretches along Liguria's northern Mediterranean coast, famous for Cinque Terre's five pastel fishing villages and Genoa's pesto. With mild winters around 50°F (10°C), you can hike the cliffside trails between Monterosso and Vernazza without the summer heat, while July's average of 80°F (27°C) makes swimming in the Ligurian Sea at Portofino's bay a must. The region splits into the rocky eastern Riviera di Levante and the sandy western Riviera di Ponente-budget travelers should target spring or fall for cheaper lodging in towns like Sanremo or Levanto.