At the bottom of the village down by the ocean, people gather around a small courtyard and drink cappuccino and watch the ocean waves crash up against a stone jetty. Part of the experience is to stand close to where the waves are spraying up their surf and to have someone snap a quick photo before you get soaked. One of the few beaches in Cinque Terre is near Corniglia in a secluded valley. To get there, walk through the old railway tunnel. Riomaggiore is Village no. 5, it also has a little harbor which is beautifully lit up at night.
Some people prefer to stay here.