Riviera
Glamorous coastal strip
A riviera is a coastal region known for its mild climate, scenic beauty, and resort atmosphere.
The term comes from the Mediterranean coastline spanning southeastern France and northwestern Italy—the original Riviera—but now applies to similar stretches elsewhere: the Mexican Riviera, the American Riviera.
The word evokes glamour, leisure, and seaside luxury.
Tiny European nation
- NiceSoutheastern French seaside city
- CannesFrench Riviera resort city
- Saint-TropezSeaside resort in Provence
- PortofinoItalian fishing village resort
Antibes · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Acapulco · Cancun · Dubrovnik
Land-water boundary
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- azureLight sky tone
- shorelineLand-water boundary
- promenadeLeisurely public stroll
bay · cove · seaside · waterfront · cliffs · harbor · marina · beach
Expensive nonessential comfort
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- jet-setWealthy international travelers
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- yachtLarge pleasure vessel
casino · champagne · villa · exclusive · opulent · chic · socialite · wealth
Place for getaways
- holidayDay of rest
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- vacationLeisure time away
- hotelCommercial lodging establishment
sunbathing · swimming · sightseeing · excursion · tourist · traveler · leisure · relaxation
Monaco
Tiny European nation
- NiceSoutheastern French seaside city
- CannesFrench Riviera resort city
- Saint-TropezSeaside resort in Provence
Portofino · Antibes · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Acapulco · Cancun · Dubrovnik
coastline
Land-water boundary
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- azureLight sky tone
- shorelineLand-water boundary
promenade · bay · cove · seaside · waterfront · cliffs · harbor · marina · beach · seafront
luxury
Expensive nonessential comfort
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- jet-setWealthy international travelers
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
yacht · casino · champagne · villa · exclusive · opulent · chic · socialite · wealth · prestige
resort
Place for getaways
hotel · sunbathing · swimming · sightseeing · excursion · tourist · traveler · leisure · relaxation · spa
sunshine
Direct rays from above
summer · mild · tropical · golden · sun-drenched · blue-sky · breezy · sultry · dry · pleasant
- Buick ModelsCentury, Park Avenue, Electra, Rainier, Grand National
- carscar, auto, automobile, sedan, coupe
- FranceParis, Notre-Dame, Lyon, croissant, Toulouse
- French Thingsbaguette, beret, Eiffel Tower, croissant, Louvre
- golfgolf, golf club, golf clubs, golf ball, golf balls
- MediterraneanMediterranean Sea, olive grove, olive tree, olive, Aegean Sea
Rivieraslum
Impoverished urban district
council estate · trailer park · shantytown · favela · Blackpool
- French RivieraSouthern Mediterranean resort coast
- Italian RivieraNorthwestern Mediterranean shoreline destination
- Mayan RivieraMexican Caribbean tourist corridor
- Riviera MayaMexican Caribbean coastal strip
- Buick RivieraPersonal luxury automobile