The Blue Trail (the main coastal trail, also known as SVA) to Manorola was closed. It would've been a 45-minute walk.
Instead, we hiked the Red Trail to Velastra then on to Manorola--a strenuous 4 mile, 2-hour hike straight up then down.
We passed terraced vineyards.
The trail also affords beautiful views of the Cinque Terre.
The trail passes the village church in Volastra. This is where you can catch the shuttle bus to Manorola, if you don't want to hike downhill.
Nearby, we found a bakery and got a piece of focaccia.
Manorola, our destination.
Views of the coastline along the way.
Before arriving in Manorola, you'll find wooden religious scenes, such as this. They were created by Mario Andreoli, a local resident who promised his dying father that he would replace the old cross on the family's vineyards.
Arriving in Manorola, you'll find the Parish Church of St. Lawrence, dating from 1338.
The bell tower is nearby. It once served as a watchtower when pirates raided.
Continue downhill into town. Notice the waterwheel which once powered the local olive oil industry.
Via Discovolo, Manorola's main street, twists through town.
Around town, you'll find boats in storage. The harbor is not sheltered so it's safer to store the boats in town. There's a crane that helps the villagers lower their boats into the water.
View of Manorola from Punta Bonfiglio.
Close up view of Manorola.
The town cemetery is located outside of town. Napoleon, who was King of Italy in the early 1800s, decreed that cemeteries were health risks and were required to be placed away from the residents. The cemetery is worth visiting to see the carved Carrara marble reliefs.
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