Via Colombo 182 (Riomaggiore)
Phone: +39 0187 920160
Current opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:20.
Before you arrive: a practical guide to your visit
Planning your visit to Riomaggiore is easier when you know a few practical details in advance: how to get here, where to find assistance, how to move between the villages, what to do in case of weather alerts and which services are available in the area.
In this section, you will find the main information you need to enjoy your experience in a simpler, safer and more conscious way, while respecting a fragile and precious territory.
Info Points and Tourist Offices
The Cinque Terre National Park Info Points are tourist welcome offices where you can receive useful information about visits, trails, mobility, park services and how to experience the territory. Here, you can purchase the Cinque Terre Card, the Cinque Terre Treno MS Card, ATC tickets for the bus and shuttle service, and information materials dedicated both to hiking and visiting the villages.
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How to Get Here
Riomaggiore and Manarola are located along the Ligurian coast, between La Spezia and Levanto, in the heart of the Cinque Terre. The two villages are easy to reach by train, by ferry during the tourist season and, with some limitations, also by car.
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Pharmacies
There are reference pharmacies in Riomaggiore and Manarola for both residents and visitors. Opening hours, duty shifts and seasonal openings may vary throughout the year: we recommend contacting the pharmacy directly before going there.
Farmacia del Mare
Farmacia del Mare (succursale)
Via Antonio Discovolo 264 (Manarola)
Phone: +39 0187 920930
Current opening hours: Monday and Friday from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:30; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 to 13:00.
Medical Assistance and Emergencies
For emergencies and dangerous situations, call the European Emergency Number 112, which connects you to fire brigade, ambulance, Carabinieri and other emergency services. A tourist medical assistance service is also available in Riomaggiore, at the Pubblica Assistenza di Riomaggiore, Via Colombo 68.
+39 0187 920777
Days and opening hours may vary depending on the season. Before going there, we recommend calling to check whether the service is currently available.
Weather Alerts
Weather alerts in the Cinque Terre should always be taken seriously. The area is fragile, with steep slopes, coastal villages, terraces and exposed trails. In the event of heavy rain or adverse weather conditions, specific safety measures may be introduced.
During a weather alert, some services may be suspended, such as ferry connections, and restrictions may apply to access to the National Park trails. The Municipality of Riomaggiore may also adopt self-protection measures for Riomaggiore, Manarola, Volastra and the other localities within the area.
Before and during your visit, we recommend checking the official channels of the Municipality, the Cinque Terre National Park and ARPAL Liguria, and always following the instructions provided by local authorities and staff in the area.
Group Visits
To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit while respecting local residents and public spaces, the Municipality of Riomaggiore has introduced specific rules for groups accompanied by tour guides, tour leaders or other designated representatives. These rules apply throughout the municipal area.
Maximum 25 visitors per group, excluding the guide or tour leader and children aged two or under.
Earphones are mandatory for groups of more than 10 visitors, allowing participants to listen to explanations without disturbing others. Megaphones and other voice amplification devices are prohibited.
No stopping in designated areas, including pedestrian tunnels and their entrances, Via San Giacomo, Piazza Rio Finale, Via Colombo, Via Birolli, Strada per Palaedo and access points to the Via dell'Amore. Groups must also avoid blocking stairways and narrow village streets.
Responsible group management: guides and tour leaders must keep pedestrian routes clear and maintain sufficient distance from other groups. Organisers must also avoid scheduling several groups in the same areas at the same time.