* Mild climate
* Picturesque scenery
* Luxury resorts
* Charming towns
It's essentially a fancy way to describe a beautiful coastline.
While there's no single perfect English word for "riviera," we often use phrases like:
* Coastal region
* Seacoast
* Shoreline
* Mediterranean coast (if specifically referring to the Italian Riviera)
So, when someone says "riviera," they're talking about a specific type of coastline with a certain aura of luxury and beauty.