# Manarola

> Manarola is one of the smallest villages of the Cinque Terre, with around 350 inhabitants. The foundation stone of the church of San Lorenzo is dated to…

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Pastel houses stacked on a dark rock above a tiny harbour, with terraced vineyards climbing the hillside behind. Park outside the village and walk down, and come near sunset for the classic view from the path east of the harbour.

Manarola is one of the smallest villages of the Cinque Terre, with around 350 inhabitants. The foundation stone of the church of San Lorenzo is dated to 1338, which is why the village may be the oldest of the five. The houses climb steeply alongside a covered stream, linked by narrow lanes. Vineyard terraces shape the slopes around the village, and the Sciacchetrà wine is famous. The little harbour is considered the most photographed spot in the Cinque Terre.

Paved paths lead to viewpoints for panoramas and sunsets, for example at Punta Bonfiglio. The village has a station on the Genoa–Pisa line, and the national park advises leaving your car in the upper car parks and using the shuttle buses. The coastal path known as the Via dell'Amore to Riomaggiore reopened in February 2025 after a long closure; access is paid and by reservation only (as of February 2025). Check the current conditions before your visit.

- **Nearest town:** Manarola, Italy
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 44.1076, 9.7286

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Italy: Motorway tolls.** Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [Manarola – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manarola)
- [Manarola – cinqueterre.com](https://www.cinqueterre.com/en/manarola/)
- [Via dell'Amore riaperta – Il Post](https://www.ilpost.it/2025/02/14/via-amore-cinque-terre-riaperta/)

## Nearby

- [Vernazza, Cinque Terre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/cinque-terre/) – 5 km
- [Fantiscritti marble quarries](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b11-fantiscritti/) – 33 km
- [Portofino harbour](https://camping-spirit.com/places/portofino/) – 47 km
- [Grotta del Vento](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b11-grotta-vento/) – 51 km

## FAQs

### Where is Manarola?

Manarola is in Manarola, Italy, at GPS 44.1076, 9.7286. It is about 8 km from La Spezia.

### Can you camp near Manarola?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parcheggio Camper "Il Poggio", about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 36 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Manarola?

Places worth a stop nearby: Vernazza, Cinque Terre (5 km), Fantiscritti marble quarries (33 km), Portofino harbour (47 km) and Grotta del Vento (51 km).

### When is the best time to visit Manarola?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)