Manarola
Manarola is one of the five Cinque Terre villages on the Ligurian coast, known for its pastel houses stacked above a small harbor and its views over the sea at sunset.
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Manarola is one of the five villages of Cinque Terre, on the Ligurian coast of northwest Italy. Its narrow houses in pink, ochre and yellow stack up a rock above a small harbor. The station sits at the foot of the village, so you reach the lanes on foot, and the lanes climb steeply from the water, so expect stairs. The village is small, and most of a visit is spent walking its lanes and looking out over the sea.
Come for a short coastal trip built around walking, swimming, seafood and the local wines grown on the terraced slopes above town. Manarola also works as a base for the coast path and the regional trains that link the five villages. Spring and early autumn are usually more comfortable for walking, while summer is busiest. Plan at least one full day here, and two if you want to walk between villages.
Manarola in five
- Reach the sunset viewpoint an hour earlyThe classic photo of the village is taken from the cliff path outside it, and people line up at sunset. Go early for a spot, and bring a light for the walk back.
- Buy the Cinque Terre Card for the trailsThe Blue Trail and the Via dell'Amore require the Cinque Terre Trekking Card, sold at park infopoints in stations from La Spezia to Levanto and online.Cinque Terre National Park
- Book a village room months ahead or sleep in La SpeziaManarola has few rooms and they sell out. La Spezia is a short train ride away with more choice and lower prices.La Spezia
- Walk down from the stationThe station is just outside the village, and a short pedestrian tunnel leads down toward the harbor. Expect steps and slopes with luggage.
- Arrive by train, not by carParking is limited and the road is narrow. Most visitors take the regional train from La Spezia, which saves time and stress.
Need to know
- Airport
- Pisa (PSA), about 1.5 hours by train
- Getting there
- Regional train, about 8–10 min from La Spezia
- Getting around
- On foot; steep lanes and steps
- Best base
- Manarola for evenings; La Spezia or Levanto for price
- Time needed
- Half a day to 1 night
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh11°Low6°Quiet, coolJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 123 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, cool
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Quiet, coolFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 127 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, cool
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Trails quietMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Trails quiet
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Hiking weatherAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 92 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hiking weather
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh19°Low14°Warm, busierMayRain
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busier
- JuneClear9 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°SwimmingJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Swimming
- JulyClear6 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Hot, crowdedJulyClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, crowded
- AugustClear8 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Hottest, crowdedAugustClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 86 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest, crowded
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh24°Low17°Warm seaSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 134 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberRain12 rainy daysHigh19°Low14°Rain riskOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 219 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain risk
- NovemberRain14 rainy daysHigh15°Low10°Wet, closuresNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 188 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, closures
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Quiet, lightsDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 146 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, lights
Average daily high and low in La Spezia, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Manarola
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 56%
- Wind
- 28 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
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09:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today17°11°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue18°13°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed17°10°6%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Thu19°11°8%Thursday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Fri17°10°23%Friday: Rain. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 23%.
- Sat15°11°17%Saturday: Rain. High 15°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Sun16°8°44%Sunday: Rain. High 16°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 44%.
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Every year
- Feb–MarCarnival of ViareggioLucca, a day trip
- Jul–AugFestival PucciniPisa, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Riomaggioreabout 5 min by trainThe first village from La Spezia, with a small harbor.
- Cornigliaabout 5 min by trainThe hilltop village reached by steps from its station.Read the guide
- Monterossoabout 15–20 min by trainA sandy beach and the largest of the five.Read the guide
Before you go to Manarola
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Rules for Manarola, checked
- The Blue Trail and the Via dell'Amore require the Cinque Terre Trekking Card, sold at park infopoints in stations from La Spezia to Levanto and online.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Plan around Manarola
Cinque Terre in a wider Italy route
Read the guideCinque TerreAll five villages, trails and train tips
Read the guideCornigliaThe village on the hill between Manarola and Vernazza
Read the guideMonterossoThe beach village at the north end
Read the guideLa SpeziaThe practical base for the villages
Read the guideItaly by train, off-peakFrecciarossa, Italo and regional trains compared
Read the guideManarola FAQ
Is Manarola worth visiting?
Yes, for the views and the cliffside setting, but it is small and crowded in summer. Come early or late in the day, or in spring and autumn, to enjoy it.
Should you stay in Manarola or La Spezia?
Stay in Manarola for quiet evenings and a village feel, if you book well ahead. Stay in La Spezia for choice and lower prices, with a short train ride to the village.
How do you get to Manarola?
By regional train from La Spezia Centrale, about 8–10 minutes. The station is just outside the village, with a short walk down.
Where is the best sunset view in Manarola?
On the cliff path outside the village, where the pastel houses frame the sunset. Arrive early, since it fills up, and take care on the path in the dark.
Do you need a card to walk in Manarola?
Walking through the village does not, but the Blue Trail and the Via dell'Amore do require the Cinque Terre Trekking Card. Check the park's official page for the current rules.