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Village · Manarola, Ligúria
Corniglia
The fifth village of the Cinque Terre, atop a promontory about 90 meters above the sea, the only one that doesn't reach the water; from the station you climb via the Lardarina staircase.
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About Corniglia
Corniglia is the middle village of the Cinque Terre and the smallest of them. Unlike the other four, it has no harbor in front of the houses: it sits atop a promontory about 90 meters high, surrounded by terraced vineyards. The name likely derives from the gens Cornelia, the Roman family that owned the land.
From the station there are two ways to reach the center: the Lardarina, a staircase of 33 flights with about 380 steps, or the winding road, via alla Stazione. A park shuttle minibus runs between the station and the village; check the schedules.
The main street, via Fieschi, runs from the church of San Pietro, a 14th-century Gothic church with a rose window, to the Terrazza di Santa Maria, a viewpoint with views over the whole coast. Along the way is Largo Taragio, the square with the oratory of Santa Caterina and the monument to the war dead.
A staircase descends from the square down to Marina di Corniglia, a small rocky cove used by locals for bathing. Corniglia has no boat stop.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About two hours to ascend, explore the village and descend.
Best time
In the morning, before the heat and the crowds. Sunset is often beautiful from the Terrazza di Santa Maria, depending on season and weather.
How to get there
By train to Corniglia station, a few minutes from Manarola or Vernazza. From the station, climb the Lardarina on foot or take the park minibus to the center.
Tip
If you don't want to face the staircase uphill, take the minibus and walk down the Lardarina. Corniglia has no harbor for boats: access is only by train, road or trail.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Corniglia
How many steps does the Lardarina have?
There are 33 flights with about 380 steps, from the station to the village.
Is there another way to get up from the station?
Yes. Via the winding road on foot, or by the park's minibus. Check the timetables.
Can you get to Corniglia by boat?
No. Corniglia has no boat stop; access is by train, road, or trail.
Does Corniglia have a beach?
There is the Marina di Corniglia, a small rocky cove reached by a stairway from Largo Taragio.