Before you go

Your trip to Manarola.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Manarola – Ligúria Destination Cinque Terre about 104 km from Gênova

How to get there

Aeroporto di Pisa-San Giusto Galileo Galilei (PSA) Pisa · 104 km
Aeroporto di Genova Cristoforo Colombo (GOA) Gênova · 115 km
Stazione di Manarola 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. In season there are boats that call at the harbor.

How many days

Half a day is enough for the village and the viewpoint. With a full day you can include the hike to Volastra or a visit to Corniglia.

When to go

Spring and early autumn are usually the best times for walking among the vineyards. The grape harvest typically takes place in September. From December to January, the illuminated nativity scene on the hill often draws visitors at night.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The station is a few minutes' walk from the main street via a pedestrian tunnel. Visitor parking is small and located outside the center.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Manarola

Morning
Main street and marina
Exit the station through the tunnel, go down via Discovolo and you'll see the marina, where the boats are kept on the street.
Afternoon
Corniglia
Take the train to Corniglia, go up via the Lardarina or by minibus and have lunch up top between 12:30 and 14:30.
Late afternoon
Punta Bonfiglio viewpoint
Return to Manarola and follow the path to Punta Bonfiglio to see the village head-on, in the late-afternoon light.
Evening
Dinner in the village
Dine from around 19:30 or 20:00 and try the white Cinque Terre wine, produced on the surrounding terraces. Check the time of the last train.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to go from Manarola to Riomaggiore on foot?

Via the Via dell'Amore, but the route operates one-way, from Riomaggiore to Manarola, with reservation and Cinque Terre Card. In the opposite direction, take the train, which takes only a few minutes.

Does Manarola have a beach?

It doesn't have a stretch of sand. Locals bathe on the rocks and on the marina ramp, depending on the sea.

Can you walk from Manarola to Corniglia along the coast?

No. The section of the Sentiero Azzurro between the two villages has been closed for years. Go by train or via the high trail through Volastra, when open.

What is the illuminated nativity scene like?

It has been set up since 1961 on the hill facing the village. The season usually runs from early December to the end of January; check dates.

Do churches require appropriate clothing?

Yes. To enter the church of San Lorenzo and other churches in the region, cover shoulders and knees.

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