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What I Wore in the Italian Riviera

Becky Constantinides

Designer & metalsmith; maker of jewelry inspired by architecture; supporter of women in the arts; passionate about ethical manufacturing and sustainability

We traveled to Italy for our honeymoon and holy moly, the architectural inspiration was absolutely unreal. After spending a week in Milan and Bellagio, we headed to Cinque Terre to explore the beach towns in the Italian Riviera.

Our First Day in Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre is even more picturesque than it appears on Google. When the sun sets, it's positively magical.

Inspired by the beautiful architecture of Cinque Terre, Italy // Photos taken on our founder's honeymoon in the Italian Riviera

It's no wonder the idyllic towns have recently instated legislation to limit tourism. It was significantly more crowded than we expected but the villages maintain their quaint romance despite a growing amount of visitors.

Cinque Terre or "Five Lands" is comprised of 5 neighboring seaside villages. They are not accessible by car and the area lacks a corporate presence, two things that I absolutely loved.

Becky and Mimi, the official dog of the Agriturismo Costa di Faraggiana in Levanto, Italy

Me and Mimi, the dog that lived at our bed & breakfast in Levanto

We stayed at the Agriturismo Costa di Faraggiana, a bed and breakfast in the hills overlooking downtown Levanto, a small beach town north of Cinque Terre. The views were incredible and I would highly recommend the hotel to anyone traveling in the area! They kindly drove us daily to the train station for the quick trip to Cinque Terre as well as to and from downtown Levanto.

Becky Constantinides in Levanto, Italy // Vacation outfit inspiration // Honeymoon

At Agriturismo Costa di Faraggiana

Our first stop in Cinque Terre was Monterossa Al Mare. After a quick Instagram break, we started the walking journey from Monterosso to Vernazza, the next of the 5 towns.

The view of Monterosso from the walk to Vernazza // Italian Riviera honeymoon inspiraiton

My gold gladiator sandals were clearly not made for hiking and one shoe broke so we headed back. Eric bought me flip flops from a beach-side vendor and we stopped to enjoy a cocktail on the beach before taking off via train to Vernazza.

Becky Constantinides in Cinque Terre, Italy // Vacation outfit inspiration

Vernazza was the perfect place for a romantic apertivo (Italian happy hour) before heading to Manarola to see the iconic hills at sunset.

Photos of Vernazza, Italy by Eric Constantinides Becky and Eric at Restaurante Belaforte in Vernazza, Italy // Italian Riviera vacation style inspiration