Will data work on the Cinque Terre trains and trails?

On the coastal train and in the villages, generally yes; the clifftop footpaths lose signal in places and close after heavy rain, so check the official park and Trenitalia apps before setting out.

Is there good signal in Genoa's old town?

Yes - the dense caruggi alleys confuse every map, but strong 4G and 5G help you navigate between the port, aquarium and Via Garibaldi palaces where GPS alone struggles among the tall buildings.

Liguria eSIM.

Name: Liguria travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Liguria, from maritime Genoa to the Cinque Terre cliffs, chic Portofino and Sanremo's Riviera.

from $2.15/day · unlimited dataAll of Italy →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$6.01$0.60/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$6.01

Good to know in Liguria

The Cinque Terre runs on one busy regional train line and its clifftop trails close after rain, so keep data live for the Trenitalia and official Cinque Terre park apps to catch closures and delays before you set out.

Best time to visit Liguria

May, June and September give warm swimming, open trails and lighter crowds than July and August, when the Cinque Terre paths choke.

Two simple ways to buy

Liguria eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Liguria eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Liguria — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Liguria?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Liguria eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Liguria are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Liguria eSIM: your local data guide.

Liguria curls along the coast from Genoa's tangled port lanes to the five cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre, glossy Portofino and flower-filled Sanremo. A Liguria eSIM keeps the crucial Cinque Terre train times, trail-status updates and coastal ferry bookings live - vital on a Riviera where one regional rail line stitches nearly every village together.

One eSIM for Liguria and all of Italy. It's the national Italy eSIM — from $2.15/day with unlimited data, working the same in Liguria as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Genoa - Cristoforo Colombo (GOA)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Liguria eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.28

$3.83

—

5 days1GB

$0.77

$3.83

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.55

$3.83

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.60

$6.01

−53%

15 days3GB

$0.40

$6.01

−69%

30 days3GB

$0.27

$8.23

−79%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Liguria

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Liguria eSIM from $2.15/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Liguria.

Genoa

Genoa's dense old town confuses every map, but strong 4G and 5G help you thread the caruggi between the aquarium and Via Garibaldi's palaces.

Cinque Terre

In the Cinque Terre coverage is decent in the five villages but drops on the cliff footpaths, so download trail and train times first.

Portofino

Around Portofino and Santa Margherita signal is reliable for booking a harbour table and checking ferries to San Fruttuoso abbey.

Sanremo

In Sanremo the seafront and casino district hold steady signal for navigating the Pigna old town and the coastal cycle path.

The practical bit

Getting around Liguria on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Liguria

Trenitalia— The vital coastal line linking Genoa, the Cinque Terre and the Riviera.
AMT Genova— Genoa's metro, bus and hillside funicular tickets and times.
FREENOW— Book licensed taxis in Genoa and along the coast.
Moovit— Journey planner stitching Liguria's trains, buses and ferries together.

How long to stay in Liguria

Three to five days is common, basing in Genoa, Levanto or a Cinque Terre village and riding the coastal train between them.

How much data for Liguria

A balanced 3-5 GB covers a week of train-tracking, trail maps and photos; light travellers staying put in one village may need just 1-2 GB.

Coverage in Liguria

The national Italy eSIM roams on TIM, Vodafone and WindTre; Genoa and the resort towns get strong signal, but the Cinque Terre cliff trails and steep hinterland genuinely lose coverage in places.

Where you're headed

Discover Liguria.

Aerial scene of historic Camogli, Italy, showcasing coastal architecture and serene Mediterranean shoreline.

Lively scene of colorful buildings by the sea in Camogli, Liguria, with people rowing.

Scenic view of a vibrant coastal village against lush hills and blue sea.

Picturesque hillside town on the Italian Riviera with colorful buildings under a cloudy sky.

How to activate your Liguria eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Liguria

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Liguria?

What is a Liguria eSIM?

A Liguria eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Liguria data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Liguria.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Italy.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Italy's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

TIM
Vodafone
WindTre

Popular places covered

RomeFlorenceVeniceMilanNaplesPalermo

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Liguria eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Liguria eSIM questions, answered.

Yes - it's the national Italy plan, so the same eSIM works in Genoa, all five Cinque Terre villages, Portofino and Sanremo, and across the rest of Italy on one allowance.

Your Liguria eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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