Via dell'Amore
A one-kilometer flat path carved into the cliffs connecting Riomaggiore and Manarola, the most romantic seaside trail in the Cinque Terre.
Via dell'Amore is a flat path of about 1 km carved into the sea cliffs between Riomaggiore and Manarola. It takes its name from the young couples who used to meet here, and it is lined with love locks and benches, with the Ligurian Sea right below. It stayed closed for more than a decade after a landslide in 2012 and reopened in 2024 after repairs. It now operates with timed-slot reservations and one-way travel (Riomaggiore to Manarola), and requires a separate ticket (about €10). The whole walk takes 20–30 minutes and suits older people and children. An early or evening visit is recommended to avoid midday tour groups.
Opening hours
Open during booked slots; closed in bad weather
Nearby sights
- Riomaggiore
- Church of San Lorenzo, Manarola
- Manarola Nativity Scene
- Manarola
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montenero
- Volastra
- Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Trail)
- Corniglia