DISCOVER MANAROLA
Manarola is the second town of Cinque Terre leaving from La Spezia, right after Riomaggiore and before of Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso.
Fantastic Views, Amazing Sunsets, a Wine simply to try…
The Sunsets of Manarola
An ancient village, like the entire Cinque Terre area,
sinks its history and tradition in the production and sale of wine.
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It is considered one of the most characteristic of the Cinque Terre especially for its famous view which can be enjoyed from the marina - and whose image is found almost everywhere.
Every year many people, following the promenade that passes under the coast in front of the town, admire what is certainly an amazing sight. And it is precisely from the marina or from the ancient Piazza Castello di Manarola - the upper part of the town, where the population took refuge in the event of an attack by Saracen pirates - that you can enjoy some of the most evocative and spectacular sunsets.
Via dell'Amore Cinque Terre
Two of the most popular Trekking paths start from Manarola, born as paths - still used in this sense by the local population - to go to work in the vineyards: the staircase that reaches the top of Punta Corniolo, crossing it to descend towards Riomaggiore, and the climb Delle Croci, which continues up to the village of Volastra - the destination of a sanctuary dedicated to Mary and dated X century - and then to Corniglia.
The famous Via dell'Amore also starts from Manarola, connecting the town to Riomaggiore with a walk where you can enjoy all the charm and wonder of the coast and the Ligurian Sea.
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Wonderful sea in which you can obviously swim, coming down from various access points easily reachable from the marina, and in which every snorkelling lover can absolutely admire a colorful coastal seabed.
HOW TO GET TO MANAROLA
Manarola is 15 minutes by train from La Spezia or 20/30 minutes by car along the coastal road,
whose views, however, can justify the trip.
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ARRIVE BY TRAIN
Manarola is easily reachable by train - with which it is possible to move in a few minutes from one village to another, in particular Manarola is no more than two minutes from Riomaggiore and about five from Corniglia.
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Departure from La Spezia Centrale" railway station, arrival at Manarola station (second from Riomaggiore). Leaving the Manarola station, head left and walk through the tunnel that leads to the town. At the end of the tunnel you will have to turn right going up the main road.
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ARRIVE BY CAR
For those who prefer, even coming by car is possible.
The Manarola car park remains on the top of the village, once you arrive at the car park, you will have to leave your vehicle outside the village, as the car cannot enter Manarola, as they cannot in every historic center of the Cinque Terre.
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The road you travel with your vehicle will end at a barrier that closes access to the residents; car park - a ZTL.
Here you will find a private car park - a large square right next to the barrier, another smaller area up the road. The price per hour is 2 euros but you can buy a day permit for 20 euros, with 15 euros more for each extra day - 35 euros for 2 days, 50 for 3. Adding hours when your daily permit is finished will go to cost 4 euros per hour, so better do everything right away!
Where possible, you can leave your vehicle at the side of the road in public car parks, but in the high season it is particularly difficult to find a free space.