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Volastra is a quiet village in the Cinque Terre National Park. You can get to Volastra from Manarola, one of the five coastal villages by taking hiking trail number 6d. Following the coast out of Volastra towards Corniglia one walks across the top of the terraced vineyards. The vineyard hike is moderately easy and it gives you wonderful views of the Mediterranean and the villages. Alternatively, there is bus service to and from Manorola to Volastra.

While the population is under 200 residents and Volastra is not as accessible as the main five villages of the Cinque Terre, it does have a few small inns and a restaurant. The most notable building in Volastra is Nostra Signora della Salute ("Our Lady of Health"). The church is constructed in the Romanesque style, possibly dating to the 12th Century.

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