Cinque Terre Holidays

T he Italian Riviera is famed for its relaxed way of life and welcoming climate, both of which have been attracting visitors for centuries. Found in the North West of Italy, adjacent to France, the area has beautiful scenery and historic coastal towns to enjoy. The Cinque Terre are five colourful villages which precipitously hang on to the coastline. The villages are connected by coastal paths and by trains which run along the coast up to the city of Genoa.

Our Recommended Hotels on the Italian Riviera

Rapallo
Europa Hotel

Europa Hotel occupies an ideal location opposite Rapallo’s famous harbour castle and a few steps from the beach. The hotel’s restaurant has its own peaceful garden and there is also a Plinio Thermarium Spa complete with a sauna and Turkish bath. Rapallo’s central station is just a 5 minute walk away.

Monterosso al Mare
Porto Roca Hotel

Porto Roca is an elegant villa with a panoramic cliff-top location along the Ligurian Coast. Along with a private beach area, the hotel also offers easy access to the stunning Sentiero Azzuro (Blue Trail) which threads through the UNESCO World Heritage listed villages of the Cinque Terre.

Rapallo
Excelsior Palace

For a luxurious stay on the Italian Riviera, the Excelsior Palace offers impeccable service combined with fabulous views over the Portofino coast. Make yourself at home in one of 123 individually decorated guest rooms, with LCD TV, minibar, Wi-Fi and complimentary bottled water. You can also relax on the hotel’s private beach or take a dip in one of two outdoor swimming pools. Pamper yourself with a beauty treatment or massage at the spa. Choose from two restaurants for dinner or enjoy a drink at the lounge or poolside bar.

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