Manarola
Village · Cinque Terre

Manarola

Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Manarola is one of the oldest of the five Cinque Terre villages, built into a rocky headland over a small harbour. The classic view is from the path on the headland north of the harbour, especially at sunset. Terraced vineyards above the village produce the local Sciacchetrà wine.

On day 3 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
The village is free. Some trails need a Cinque Terre Card.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
Late afternoon for the view and the light.
Getting there
Train from La Spezia Centrale, about 10 minutes.

Itineraries with Manarola

Day 3 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days

The Blue Path and Manarola

How Manarola fits into a day.
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Manarola questions

Where is the famous Manarola viewpoint?

On the path north of the harbour, past the small playground at Punta Bonfiglio.

Can I swim in Manarola?

Yes, from the rocks by the harbour. There is no sandy beach.

Is the Via dell'Amore open?

Yes. The path reopened in 2024 and runs one way, from Riomaggiore to Manarola. Since 2026 it is included in the Cinque Terre Card, but you still need to book a time slot.

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