From the cemetery in Manarola, follow the signs to Riomaggiore along Trail #531.
It's essentially stairs all the way up and down but you'll pass through vineyards.
If the Via Dell'Amore was open, it would've taken only 20 minutes along the coast.
Portions of the trail were washed out in a landslide in 2012 and it was still not opened when we visited in October 2017.
In Riomaggiore, you'll find the City Hall with murals celebrating the grape pickers and fishermen of the region by Silvio Benedetto.
Close up view of one of the murals.
View of the town. The major river of this region once ran through this valley, giving the town its name--Rio (river) maggiore (major). Today, the river is covered by the main street.
There are no antennae on the houses. In the 1980s, every residence got cable.
The San Giovanni Church was established in 1340 but rebuilt in 1870. It's dedicated to St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of Genoa.
Past the church, look for wide stairs leading down to Riomaggiore's main street.
Climbing down the stairs, you'll arrive on Via Colombo.
Continue down the street through the center of town.
You'll soon arrive at the water's edge.
Walk along the Via San Giacomo to look back at the town.
We took the train back to Vernazza. A train ride of any length between the Cinque Terre towns is €4. Be sure to validate your ticket at the green and white machine on the platforms. In peak season, the trains depart twice hourly. Northbound trains use the track closer to the water and the Southbound trains use the track closer to the hills.
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