Manarola's primary industries have traditionally been fishing and wine-making. The local wine, called Sciacchetrà is especially renowned. In recent years, Manarola and its neighboring towns have become popular tourist destinations, particularly in the summer months.
Manarola is one of the five villages, has been declared a world heritage site. The village located on his high and houses have been built along the cascades of the slope of a hill.
The main activity of the tourists when here is walking along the road to watch the city small shortcut Lau. Cut through the city along the slope failure It is a extremely enjoyable.