It is in the historical centre if Manarola, Via belevedere 168, that is a typical carrugio. At the end of the road you’ll find a spectacular view of the sea and the 5 Terre.
La Stiva is just 100 meters far from the beach and the train station.
If you come by car
From the highway’s tollhouse follow the panel direction La Spezia until you get in town. When
you’re there, take the Litoranea Street.
In 20 mins time, after the 3rd tunnel, the street suddenly turns right and goes down to the village
of Manarola. In the last part of the street, the parking is just for those living here. You should leave
the car in the parking and take the free bus to the city centre. There are some buses to Groppo
and Volastra, if you’re interested in visiting the towns.
If you come by train
Manarola train station is on the Genova-Roma line. The biggest train station of the area is La
Spezia Centrale, there you can catch a regional train (direction: Genova). Manarola is the second
stop, after Riomaggiore.
If you come by ferry
There’s a ferry line connecting Manarola with La Spezia, Portovenere, Lerici and the other 5 Terre
(except Corniglia that doesn’t have a pier).
Footpaths
You can reach Manarola with two walkpaths:
Sentiero di crinale number 1, also known as “Alta Via delle Cinque Terre”
Sentiero di crinale number 2, also known as “Sentiero Azzurro”
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