Even though the Italian Riviera is among the most visited and photographed seaside regions in the world, there are still many places to discover that are blissfully less crowded than the globally famous Portofino and Cinque Terre. Here are five Riviera destinations to get to know better this summer.

Riviera Islands

The Italian Riviera is renowned for its palm-tree lined resort towns and colorful fishing villages, but it also has a handful of beautiful islands not far from the idyllic Ligurian coastline. Near the southwestern tip of the Italian Riviera lies a triplet of islands in the Gulf of La Spezia, which, along with the nearby town of Portovenere, have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.