Ligurian Coast & Cinque Terre holiday villas

Sun-drenched beaches, a captivating coastline and the secret Cinque Terre villages make Liguria a very special corner of Italy to rent a holiday villa in...
Rent holiday accommodation in Italy and relax on sandy shores washed by gentle waves, and explore terraced vineyards that tumble to the sea and forested cliffs plunging into the turquoise and blues of the Mediterranean.

Things to see and do on the Ligurian Coast & Cinque Terre

Step out of your luxury Italian holiday villa and follow in the footsteps of film stars and poets to discover secluded villages, huddled by the sea...

• Cinque Terre: Delight in the five UNESCO villages: the picturesque little ports of Riomaggiore and Manarola, lofty and panoramic Corniglia, Monterosso in a pretty cove and elegant, beachside Vernazza.
• La Riviera dei Fiori: Take the scenic 'Aurelia' coastal road to elegant resorts and medieval villages including Albenga, San Remo and Imperia.
• Ventimiglia: Shoppers will love the big, bustling Friday market and Villa Hanbury provides a tranquil escape in extravagant gardens of exotic plants.
• Portofino: Mingle with the rich and famous in this 'film-set' harbour village that's long attracted celebrities, from Elizabeth Taylor to Madonna.

Our regional team recommends

• Explore the Riviera di Levante including picturesque Portovenere, the lively harbour town of Lerici and the medieval walled hill-town of Sarzana.

Villas to rent in Italy

• Italian Lakes
• Tuscany
• Umbria & Lazio
• Amalfi Coast
• Puglia
• Sicily
• Sardinia
• Ligurian Coast & Cinque Terre

Travel Tip

You'll need to buy the Cinque Terre Card to walk the panoramic coast path but this is valid for local buses and trains too.