Borgo Storico di Manarola
Borgo Storico di Manarola
Borgo Storico di Manarola
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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CraigH0901
Adelaide, Australia1,369 contributions
Sep 2022
We stayed at an Air BnB in Manarola and just spent bits of time poking around the main town area. We went for a swim in the protected swimming 'pool' at the end of the main area. Had a fantastic meal in a hatted michelin restaurant at a very reasonable price. Saw many wonderful buildings and shops. The town is planned with one main street down the centre that is broad and easy to negotiate. The boat/bus tours can assemble and not block the entire place. There is a tunnel leading to the train station to go to the other towns in Cinque Terre.
Written September 16, 2022
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ROCruiser
Claremont, CA4,538 contributions
Nov 2019
This has to be the most crowded village out of the five. Tourists from all over the world stopped by to see the picturesque setting with colorful buildings. It was quite a walk from the train station down to the harbor. It was drizzling when we were there but did not dampen our spirit. Absolutely stunning! Walk up to the scenic viewpoint for the best view.
Written February 19, 2020
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Chenini46
Rome, Italy183 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
I visited this jewel on a very hot September day with the benefit of spectacular light. Manarola is perhaps the most evocative of the Cinque Terre with a path that runs along the rocky spur overlooking the sea. Very easy to reach with the train that passes frequently from Levanto or Rio Maggiore, or with the daily boat that stops in each town starting from Levanto and reaching the splendid Portovenere. I recommend getting to the cemetery to enjoy a spectacular view of the village and the sea.
Written October 5, 2023
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PetDim
Madrid, Spain443 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
As described you will expect a timepiece preserved 5 years ago.
Unfortunately you will find a place with beautiful scenery and an industry that is fighting for every euro. Everything is made for tourists, everything is on sale for tourists. The charm is gone, the market is open.
Even for post COVID period it was overcrowded. And no traditions at all. Everything is hospitality. Definitely locals live better but they’ve lost their roots.
Tourists there are everywhere- even laying on concrete ground, because there’s no beach with sand
Unfortunately you will find a place with beautiful scenery and an industry that is fighting for every euro. Everything is made for tourists, everything is on sale for tourists. The charm is gone, the market is open.
Even for post COVID period it was overcrowded. And no traditions at all. Everything is hospitality. Definitely locals live better but they’ve lost their roots.
Tourists there are everywhere- even laying on concrete ground, because there’s no beach with sand
Written July 1, 2021
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Deezy1
Houston, TX309 contributions
Mar 2022
I really enjoyed this town. The beauty and charm, is everything! We strolled up these streets, shopping and just looking around. It's one of my favorite towns, of Cinque Terre. You have to make your way down to the water, to get a great perspective of the beauty of this place.
Written April 27, 2022
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Bandit-One
Lucerne, Switzerland10,512 contributions
Jul 2020
The other day we've visited Vernazza. Today we drove along the beautiful coast again (a fun drive, if you dare) to wonderful Manarola.
For us it's about on par with Vernazza. These two are definitely the best of the five villages of Cinque Terre.
Compared to Vernazza this village doesn't have a big piazza or port at the sea. But there are other wonderful sights. One of it is the rocky beach where many locals gather to sunbathe or to swim. Then there's the way leading up to this viewpoint, where you get a wonderful view of the village. With its old and charming buildings, all the colours, the oceans splashing against the rocks. It's an amazing sight. The Cinque Terre is a place you MUST visit at least once in your life.
Due to Covid there weren't as many visitors as usual, but compared to the rest of Italy there was still quite the crowd. But most arrived by train obviously, since the only nearby parking lot was quite deserted.
It's a wondeful village to explore. With lots of fun shops, restaurants and small lanes. Be sure to walk to walk the whole village up until the very top (a bit steep at times). Nice views from there as well. Loved it.
For us it's about on par with Vernazza. These two are definitely the best of the five villages of Cinque Terre.
Compared to Vernazza this village doesn't have a big piazza or port at the sea. But there are other wonderful sights. One of it is the rocky beach where many locals gather to sunbathe or to swim. Then there's the way leading up to this viewpoint, where you get a wonderful view of the village. With its old and charming buildings, all the colours, the oceans splashing against the rocks. It's an amazing sight. The Cinque Terre is a place you MUST visit at least once in your life.
Due to Covid there weren't as many visitors as usual, but compared to the rest of Italy there was still quite the crowd. But most arrived by train obviously, since the only nearby parking lot was quite deserted.
It's a wondeful village to explore. With lots of fun shops, restaurants and small lanes. Be sure to walk to walk the whole village up until the very top (a bit steep at times). Nice views from there as well. Loved it.
Written December 6, 2020
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KH
London, UK673 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I visited in the winter, which is the off-season. You reach the village from the station through a tunnel, and if you go a few minutes further, there is an observation deck where you can see the village across the bay. I visited just at dusk, so I was able to enjoy a spectacular view, and personally, it was the most memorable place in Cinque Terre.
Written February 26, 2024
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James K
Leusden, The Netherlands3,239 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Everyone has his preference wele of the 5 villages is his or her favorite.
For many that is Manarola and I can see why.
Beautiful view of the village from the hiking route and beautiful views over the sea.
The whole Cinque Terre is sometimes like a postcard. Oh, great.
For many that is Manarola and I can see why.
Beautiful view of the village from the hiking route and beautiful views over the sea.
The whole Cinque Terre is sometimes like a postcard. Oh, great.
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Written July 7, 2024
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Greg F
Shelton, CT6 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Town is very nice however it was very very crowded. Food was good, go to Billy's. Local restaurant workers not very friendly. Vernazza a little bigger with more options. Don't get suckered into buying very expensive train tickets, no one checks them. Parking is very difficult and limited,especially with a manual transmission. Pay for parking with your hotel if they have it.
The terrain is very steep and not recommended for elderly. Manarossa and vernazza are much flatter. You have to haul baggage up and down hills.
The terrain is very steep and not recommended for elderly. Manarossa and vernazza are much flatter. You have to haul baggage up and down hills.
Written September 22, 2024
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Fernando Lanzavecchia
Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina1,663 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Going to the 5 lands, this is my second time, it is one of the most beautiful places that I know of, ever visited. You can join the 5T by boat, train or on foot. We stayed in Riomaggiore and walked to Manarola. In summer I imagine that it must be almost impossible to do so due to the great heat. But it has its reward when you reach the other town to get into those crystal clear waters.
Written September 5, 2023
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