Manarola Things to Do

 basstbn Says:  We walked a couple of paths outside of Manarola for a ways, one of those being a marked path recommended by Rick Steves in his invaluable guidebook. Even though... 

 basstbn Says:  This was the first of two cemeteries we visited in Cinque Terre. Nancy and I found them to fascinating, especially when compared to those in the wide open... 

 basstbn Says:  The most engaging and spectacular views we saw of Manarola were from the hillside path up the Punta Bonfiglio. At the top of this promontory is the city... 

 basstbn Says:  Manarola's harbor is tiny, but picturesque, especially when seen from the pathway winding its way up the hillside to the city cemetery. On the day of our visit,... 

 basstbn Says:  Again we found ourselves strolling about town, not shopping, but watching folks go about their daily lives. One elderly woman in particular caught my attention... 

 ruki Says:  It is located on the same square of the church San Lorenzo. This oratory is from XV century and it is bell tower of the Santissima Annunziata or of the Azzurri.... 

 ruki Says:  San Lorenzo Church dates from 1338 and it is patron of the village. It was built in Gothic style by the Maestri Antelami. The pointed arch portal is decorated... 

 toonsarah Says:  The harbour in Manarola is, like Riomaggiore’s to the south, a small and rocky cleft between two spurs of hill. There is no beach, and little space for... 

 toonsarah Says:  Relatively few visitors seemed to take the trouble to climb the main street, Via Discovolo, to the church and piazza at the top. This is a shame, as not only... 

 toonsarah Says:  Below the Piazza Capellini, Via Discovolo becomes Via de Mezza and continues its descent to the harbour. This has to be one of the most unusual village streets... 

 toonsarah Says:  Just below the turning that leads to the station and to the Via del’Amore the main street is interrupted by another piazza, the Piazza Capellini. This was built... 

 xaver Says:  The best way to anjoy the view of Manarola is going to the port and then following to "punta Bonfiglio" which is the trail next to the mountain at the right... 

 wilocrek Says:  This where you can catch the ferries that run between the five villages. Its also a popular place to congregate and you will find that most of the locals meet... 

 wilocrek Says:  Much like the other villages in Cinque Terre the streets of Maranola are tight, narrow, and wind around the buildings with no specific pattern. And like the... 

 wilocrek Says:  As you can see by the picture this is a popular place to sit on a warm stone bench and soak in the sunlight. The benches are located on the start of the path... 

 wilocrek Says:  The beach is located about 1/3 of the way down the trail to Corniglia, its located right below the train station. The beach itself is extremely rocky, but many... 

 wilocrek Says:  The best long range views of Maranola are from the trail towards Corniglia. Even if you don't plan on hiking the whole trail you can still catch some great... 

 kathymof Says:  You will see many cats lazily sunning themselves, oblivious to what is going on around them. There are ducks floating blissfully in the crystal clear water and... 

 tini58de Says:  More than in the other four villages of the Cinque Terre I found Manarola to be especially charming! When strolling around town you will be able to discover... 

 tini58de Says:  What I enjoyed most about Manarola were those small alleys and staircases that leed you from one hidden gem to the next. There are fabulous lookouts, charming... 

 tini58de Says:  Ever since the 5th and 6th century, when Romans had conquered this region, there have been watermills recorded to be here. I do not know how old this specific... 

 tini58de Says:  The Church of San Lorenzo was built in 1338, has a beautiful Gothic facade and wonderful pictures of unknown artists inside the church! It is a very impressive... 

 miketrudeau Says:  When visiting Manarola or Riomaggiore, I insist that you take an afternoon to walk along the Via del'Amore (translated as the Way of Love). It's a beautiful...