This charming area, composed of beautiful coasts, steep cliffs, and colorful charming villages, is an excellent spot for beach walks and mountain hikes. Hiking enthusiasts can choose to visit in spring or autumn when the weather is cooler.
Riomaggiore is one of the five towns of the Cinque Terre, and it is the largest among the five villages. From the harbor, take a short walk south along the path to reach Lover's Beach, where you can observe the vegetation and seabirds, enjoy the beautiful sunset, go snorkeling, or rent a canoe or kayak.
Manarola has no beach, no port, only a small landing platform. On good days, many people sunbathe on the platform and surrounding rocks, making it a sight to see. It is said that Manarola has the most vineyards among the five villages of Cinque Terre, and sciacchetrà is a famous local dessert wine.
Path of Love
The Path of Love is a narrow trail connecting Manarola and Riomaggiore. It is the shortest and most comfortable hiking route in the Cinque Terre, taking only 20 minutes to complete. Although the path is not long, the scenery is very charming: on one side are massive stone walls and terraces, and on the other side are cliffs with the sound of waves crashing against the shore seemingly right next to you.
