Riviera

Riviera (pronounced [riˈvjɛːra] ) is an Italian word which means "coastline",[1][2] ultimately derived from Latin rīpa , through Ligurian rivêa .[3] It came to be applied as a proper name to the coast of Liguria, in the form Riviera ligure, then shortened in English. The two areas currently known in English as "the Riviera" without additional qualification are:

The word may be also applied to any coastline, especially one that is sunny, topographically diverse and popular with tourists.[1][2] Such places called Riviera include: