We decide to take another hike over the trails along the Mediterranean, starting in Corniglia and following the path to Manarola, passing through the small village of Volastra on the way. We catch a train to Corniglia and walk up the the 382 steps into town.
View of train station from top of steps
The trail heads up for a while as we get glimpses of Corniglia and the Mediterranean, soon reaching the ridge we will follow along the sea.
Heading up
View up the coast toward Monterosso
Continuing up
View back from higher up
Looking down on Corniglia
As the trail reaches the ridge, it levels off (somewhat) and we continue along the Mediterranean.
Continuing along the ridge
Looking back at Corniglia and Monterosso
We turn a corner and are hiking through the middle of vineyards, with people picking grapes next to us as we march along.
Around the corner, vineyards
Filling the bins with grapes
We continue through the vineyards, soon reaching the small town of Volastra, from which we will descend to Manarola.
Continuing through the vineyards
Glimpses of Manarola
Gathering the grapes in Volastra
Descending to Manarola
We reach the road and follow it into Manarola, where we catch the train to the next town, Riomaggiore, for lunch at a favorite restaurant in the harbor, dau Cila, where we dine on spaghetti with mussels, fish ravioli (with butter, anchovy sauce, potatoes, and onion cream), and black tagliolini with fish ragu, fresh tomatoes, and olives.
Following the road into town
Picking grapes along the road
Passing through Manarola
Riomaggiore harbor
Lunch
After lunch, we walk up the path along the harbor and watch all the activity with kayaks, swimming, diving, and many more ways of having fun on and in the water.
Fun on the water in the harbor
Looking back at Riomaggiore and up the coast to Monterosso
Another great day of exploration and adventure in Cinque Terre!
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