To reach the beautiful village of Manarola by car, you will need to pass through La Spezia (exit the highway if coming from that direction). Follow the signs for the Cinque Terre and take the coastal road that will lead you to the various villages. Once you have passed Riomaggiore, you will find a small roundabout indicating the direction to Manarola. Like all the villages of the Cinque Terre, Manarola is a pedestrian zone, so you cannot enter the historic center by car. It will be necessary to park your car in a paid parking lot outside the village (about 300 meters from the structure) or, a bit further away, in a free parking lot along the access road to the village. Pay close attention to the road signs to avoid hefty fines. During peak season, it may be difficult to find parking due to the influx of tourists, so it may be advisable to visit the Cinque Terre by train instead of by car. From the parking lot, walk down to the village along the main road; shortly after passing the entrance to the village and before reaching the church square, on your right you will find a small stone bridge. Cross the bridge and you will arrive on Via dei Molini; take the road on the left and, after climbing a few steps, you will find the Sentieri sul Mare structure at number 19.
Alternatively, you can reach Manarola by train using the main railway stations that lead to the Cinque Terre. Once you arrive at the station, walk through the tunnel connecting the station to the village and take the road on the right (via Discovolo) to reach the church of Manarola. When you reach the church square, continue along the main street for a few meters until you find a small stone bridge on your left. Cross the bridge and you will arrive on Via dei Molini; take the road on the left and, after climbing a few steps, you will find the Sentieri sul Mare structure at number 19.
If you prefer, you can also reach Manarola by sea using the ferry service that connects the Cinque Terre to the cities of La Spezia and Levanto. Once you arrive at the marina of Manarola, take the main road that will take you to the top of the village, until you reach the church of Manarola. When you reach the church square, continue along the main street for a few meters until you find a small stone bridge on your left. Cross the bridge and you will arrive on Via dei Molini; take the road on the left and, after climbing a few steps, you will find the Sentieri sul Mare structure at number 19.