La Spezia Travel Guide

Discover the charms of La Spezia, Italy, a beautiful port city strategically located between Liguria and Tuscany. This incredible destination is the perfect gateway to travel through Cinque Terre. La Spezia is filled with attractions, including picturesque houses, the Castle of Saint Giorgio, the Maritime and Amedeo Lia museums and, above all, breathtaking sea views. This La Spezia travel guide brings you useful travel tips, recommendations, typical markets, popular events and all the practical information you need to enjoy your holiday.

What to do in La Spezia

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Palmaria Island: landmarks and beaches

Palmaria is an island facing Portovenere city and separated from the continent just 30 minutes away by ferry. Palmaria, together with Tino and Tinetto, forms part of the Ligurian archipelago in the province of La Spezia. Palmaria is the largest of the three and is very well known for its impressive trekking trails, breathtaking foliage and beaches. Tinetto, however, is the smallest one and famous for its archeological remains, including the ruins of a monastery. Finally, Tino is the least accessible island as nowadays it is used as a military base.

Where to stay in La Spezia

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NH La Spezia

Via XX Settembre, 2,. 19124 La Spezia - Cinque Terre

The NH La Spezia hotel is in the city center, just in front of the harbor, so it’s ideally placed for boat trips to the spectacular Cinque Terre. The building itself dates back to the 1950s, and every room has a sea view.