Cinque Terre Coastal Villages - #2 Manarola

Perhaps my favorite of the five villages is Manarola, only a five minute train ride from the first village. This fishing town is larger than Riomaggiore and slightly more photogenic, if that is even possible. You’ll find a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and cultural landmarks here. It’s also a great places to try to Focaccia bread, a specialty to the region that is made out of chickpea flour!

For the best views in Manarola, check out the lookout point right in front of Nessun Dorma and the walkway along the sea leading up this way.