Cinque Terre, Manarola

The Cinque Terre region, near La Spezia on the Mediterranean, is the most beautiful place on the planet. And steep. One can walk from village to village. Well, it was possible before the 2013 storm took out the footpath from Manarola to Corniglia. It’s only been eleven years and the path is still not rebuilt. The other villages are accessed by train or boat. I suggest boat if the sea isn’t too choppy.

If you go to the Cinque Terre, stay in Manarola. And if you stay in Manarola you must have dinner at Billy’s Trattoria. And if you have dinner at Billy’s, you must have the lobster pasta. It is required.