martedì 22 febbraio 2011

Walking through the Vineyard in Manarola









During your stay in La Spezia, you can catch a train at the station just a few steps from our hotel and go off in Manarola, where you can discover this amazing village and its secrets......................

Once you find yourself in Manarola, make sure you take the time to do the Manarola Vineyard Walk – it’ll be an experience to remember. Just make your way to the top of the town where the church is located and find the wooden railing that is just 20 yards or so below the church. This is the starting point for a lovely vineyard walk around the top side of town.

You’ll experience the beauty of gorgeous lemon trees and wild red Valerian (a relative of the herb we use to make the drug Valium!). And don’t forget to take the time to smell the heavenly scent of rosemary as you make your way along the path.

Take notice of the marvelous and fine workmanship of the region’s famous dry stone walls that shore up the beautifully crafted vineyards found all over.

At this point, notice the road becomes an S-shape. This is where a river once ran through the town. Today, that old and ancient riverbed has been covered up and made into a road. But long ago, it provided a place to gather water, wash clothes and gossip with the neighbors.

The Manarola Vineyard trail ends at a T-intersection. Taking a right, it will lead you to the trail that ends up in another of the Cinque Terre’s villages, Corniglia. If you decide to turn left at the T, you will start your descent back into the main part of Manarola.

If you choose to go back to town, along the way you have an opportunity to make a small detour and visit the local cemetery. Why, you ask? Because of the view! It’s the best view of the sea and you’ll be glad you did. May we all rest in peace in such a beautiful area! The cemetery is located on Punto Bonfiglio where you’ll come across a park and a bar to rest your feet and take a little snack break.

mercoledì 9 febbraio 2011

Piece of Art..




















Take a Break in the lounge room and discover our old Giuseppe Caselli's paint, one of the most famous artist of La Spezia during the Second World War.