Manarola
Manarola, Italy
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
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- San MicheleCampsite11 km from ManarolaTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping 5 Terre LevantoCampsite11 km from ManarolaTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Pian di PiccheCampsite11 km from ManarolaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- AcquadolceCampsite11 km from ManarolaTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Albero d'oroCampsite11 km from ManarolaTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campeggio Bracchetto VettaCampsite15 km from ManarolaTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
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)