Views in Corniglia

Cinque Terre Views and Peaks

This collection highlights key vantage points and mountain summits around Corniglia and Manarola. The Terrazza di Santa Maria provides a 180-degree view of the Ligurian Sea and the surrounding villages, while the peaks of Monte Gaginara and Monte Marvede reach elevations up to 815 meters. These locations offer perspectives of the region's steep terraced vineyards, the rugged coastline, and the intersection of coastal paths with the inland trails of the Vara Valley.

Cinque Terre Views and Peaks — Map

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Cinque terre Cornelia

Clifftop vantage point overlooking the Ligurian Sea and the terraced hillsides surrounding the village.

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B

terrazza panoramica di Santa Maria

Promontory terrace at the end of the village offering views of all five Cinque Terre towns from a single location.

C

Cinque terre Cornelia

View Point

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Sunset Viewpoint

West-facing coastal spot near Manarola used for observing the sun setting behind the Mediterranean horizon.

Mauro Cavallo / CC BY 3.0

E

View Point

Vantage point on the Punta Bonfiglio path providing the classic view of Manarola’s multicolored buildings and marina.

F

Monte Gaginara

Summit reaching 815 meters along the ridge trail, marking a high point between the coastal settlements and the Vara Valley.

G

Monte Marvede

Mountain peak at 702 meters serving as a junction for trails connecting the coast to the interior mountain ridges.

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