Hotels in Italian Riviera, Italy

The Italian Riviera stretches along the Ligurian Sea in northwestern Italy, famous for its colorful cliffside villages like Cinque Terre and Portofino's pastel harbor. With a Mediterranean climate, summers average 80°F (27°C) and are perfect for swimming at Monterosso's beaches or kayaking the turquoise coves, while mild winters around 50°F (10°C) are ideal for hiking the Sentiero Azzurro trail between the five towns without the crowds. For a change of pace, the western Riviera offers bustling Genoa's medieval old town and aquarium, while the eastern side has quieter towns like Camogli with its free public beach.