Punta Manara

Punta Manara is the end of a promontory in the Gulf of Tigullio between the Ligurian towns of Sestri Levante and Riva Trigoso in the Province of Genoa, Italy.

Located at the southeast of the Gulf of Tigullio, it offers glimpses of the coast and many plant and animal species that inhabit the maquis shrubland.

At an altitude of 265 metres (869 ft), the top of the promontory is called Monte Castello and is covered by maritime pine woodland, in which are the ruins of an ancient fortress and of military buildings from World War II.

The northern slopes of Punta Manara collect water which flows into Rio Ravino, which crosses the main path to the headland.

Although small, it collects water from several tributaries and is a used for irrigating vegetables and olive trees around the village of Ginestra.